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Article

16 May 2013

Author:
International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM)

ICMM member companies strengthen their commitments to Indigenous Peoples

[T]he ICMM Council of CEOs approved an Indigenous Peoples and Mining Position Statement. This strengthens member companies’ commitment to uphold fundamental human rights and respect cultures, customs and values in dealings with employees and others...The most significant change is the adoption of a commitment to work to obtain the consent of Indigenous Peoples for new projects...that are located on lands traditionally owned by or under customary use of Indigenous Peoples and are likely to have significant adverse impacts on Indigenous Peoples...A number of related commitments address how...to move forward where differences of opinion arise between Indigenous communities and companies...[By 2015] members should ensure that their policy frameworks relating to Indigenous Peoples are aligned with the position statement. [Refers to Anglo American]