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2 Nov 2015

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Intl. Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)

Intl. Council on Mining & Metals updates guide for companies on indigenous peoples & mining

"New guide on Indigenous Peoples and mining", 29 Oct 2015

The Indigenous Peoples and mining good practice guide outlines the principles for good engagement in order to foster respect for the rights, interests, aspirations, cultures and livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples.  “The guide is intended to provide companies with practical tools to support positive and lasting relationships with indigenous communities in the areas where they operate,” said ICMM’s CEO Tom Butler.  Originally published in 2011, the updated guide now includes guidance on how companies could work towards obtaining the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) of affected indigenous communities.   It addresses the principles of good engagement, indigenous participation in decision-making, managing impacts, developing agreements and dealing with grievances.  It is also supported by a set of tools on how to implement the guidance, a series of case studies and links to other resources.

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