The China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals and Chemicals Importers and Exporters (CCCMC)...has developed the ‘Guidelines for Social Responsibility in Chinese Outbound Mining Investment’...The purpose of the Guidelines is to regulate Chinese mining investments and operations, and to guide Chinese companies in improving CSR and sustainability strategies, as well as management systems.

These Guidelines are essentially structured along the principles and core subjects of the ISO 26000 Guidance on Social Responsibility with some exceptions to better reflect the specifics of the mining industry. They take into account the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact and other international standards and initiatives...