Responsible mining

Two Anglo American mines are first African iron ore operations audited against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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SEATTLE, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the Initiative for Responsible Mining (IRMA) released the audits of Kumba Iron Ore’s Kolomela and Sishen iron ore operations against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining.

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  • SEATTLE, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the Initiative for Responsible Mining (IRMA) released the audits of Kumba Iron Ore’s Kolomela and Sishen iron ore operations against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining.
  • Independent audit firm ERM-CVS assessed both operations at IRMA 75 when measuring their performance against the Standard’s best practice social and environmental criteria.
  • The full audit reports are available on the Kolomela and Sishen audit pages on the IRMA website .
  • “This report demonstrates that mines can point to transparent, independent evaluations of their environmental and social performance,” said Aimee Boulanger, Executive Director of IRMA.

Brilliant Earth Releases Third Annual Mission Report Highlighting Progress Towards ESG Goals

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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"We are thrilled to launch our third annual Mission Report, a testament to our unwavering dedication to transparency and sustainability.

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  • "We are thrilled to launch our third annual Mission Report, a testament to our unwavering dedication to transparency and sustainability.
  • The Mission Report categorizes the Company's progress to date across its four key pillars.
  • Furthered the Impact of the Brilliant Earth Foundation: Committed $523,000 to nonprofits through the Brilliant Earth Foundation.
  • We are pleased to present Brilliant Earth's 2023 Mission Report, our third annual report since becoming a public company in 2021."

Two Anglo American mines are first South African operations audited against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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SEATTLE, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the Initiative for Responsible Mining (IRMA) released the audits of Anglo American’s Amandelbult and Mototolo PGM operations against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining. Independent audit firm ERM-CVS assessed Amandelbult at IRMA 50 and Mototolo at IRMA 75 when measuring their performance against the Standard’s best practice social and environmental criteria.

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  • Amandelbult and Mototolo achieve IRMA 50 and IRMA 75, respectively
    SEATTLE, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the Initiative for Responsible Mining (IRMA) released the audits of Anglo American’s Amandelbult and Mototolo PGM operations against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining.
  • IRMA also released the surveillance (interim) audit for Anglo’s Unki PGM operation in Zimbabwe, as conducted by audit firm SCS Global.
  • The full audit reports are available on the Amandelbult and Mototolo audit pages, as well as Unki’s surveillance report, on the IRMA website .
  • “This report demonstrates that mines can point to transparent, independent evaluations of their environmental and social performance,” said Aimee Boulanger, Executive Director of IRMA.

Anglo American’s Barro Alto, Minas-Rio operations in Brazil audited against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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SEATTLE, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the Initiative for Responsible Mining (IRMA) released the results of independent audits of Anglo American’s Barro Alto nickel and Minas-Rio iron ore operations against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining.

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  • SEATTLE, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the Initiative for Responsible Mining (IRMA) released the results of independent audits of Anglo American’s Barro Alto nickel and Minas-Rio iron ore operations against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining.
  • The mines achieved IRMA 75 when two independent audit firms measured their performance on concrete social and environmental impact criteria.
  • Barro Alto and Minas-Rio join 17 other industrial-scale mines worldwide that are independently assessing against the IRMA Standard .
  • The full audit reports are available in the Barro Alto and Minas-Rio audit pages at on the IRMA website .

SQM’s Salar de Atacama lithium operation in Chile audited against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Seattle, WA, USA, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 6 Sep 2023 – Today the Initiative for Responsible Mining (IRMA) released the results of an independent audit of SQM’s Salar de Atacama lithium operation against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining.

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  • Seattle, WA, USA, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 6 Sep 2023 – Today the Initiative for Responsible Mining (IRMA) released the results of an independent audit of SQM’s Salar de Atacama lithium operation against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining.
  • The mine achieved IRMA 75 when an independent audit firm measured its performance on concrete social and environmental impact criteria.
  • The independent IRMA system is the only global mining standard that gives such groups an equal voice alongside mining companies, mined materials purchasers and investors.
  • SQM’s Salar de Atacama joins 15 other industrial-scale mines worldwide that are undergoing independent audits against the IRMA Standard in 2023.

NORNICKEL COMPLETED SELF-ASSESSMENT FOR IRMA CERTIFICATION

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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The IRMA standard is one of the highest sustainable business standards in the global mining and metals industry.

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  • The IRMA standard is one of the highest sustainable business standards in the global mining and metals industry.
  • ENSOR Management Consultants, an independent consultant, which inspected Nornickel mines for preparedness for IRMA certification in the future, reviewed the results.
  • According to the self-assessment results, in case of independent audit under certification the Company may achieve the IRMA Transparency level of performance.
  • Based on the result of certification, the Company can achieve the level of performance - IRMA Transparency/IRMA 50/IRMA 75/ IRMA 100.

Brilliant Earth Teams Up with Amazon Conservation Leaders to Create A New Program to Reduce Global Mercury Emissions

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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Mercury is traditionally used in the process of gold mining, which is the leading cause of global mercury emissions.

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  • Mercury is traditionally used in the process of gold mining, which is the leading cause of global mercury emissions.
  • Brilliant Earth, Pure Earth and ARM are working together to create an alternative, mercury-free mining solution and to transform the supply chain.
  • We started Brilliant Earth to create transparency and change in a jewelry industry that has been slow to evolve, said Beth Gerstein, Co-Founder & CEO of Brilliant Earth.
  • The goal is to create the first supply chain of mercury-free gold from the Peruvian Amazon.

Livent Begins Third-Party IRMA Assessment in Argentina, Welcomes Opportunity to Strengthen Sustainability Program

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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With the commencement of the third-party assessment, Livent is now a full member of IRMA, joining other leading companies and organizations around the world who share the objective of advancing responsible mining.

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  • With the commencement of the third-party assessment, Livent is now a full member of IRMA, joining other leading companies and organizations around the world who share the objective of advancing responsible mining.
  • "We began our journey with IRMA knowing that it would be an intensive, multi-year undertaking.
  • Despite the demanding process, our teams are excited about beginning this next stage and welcome it as an opportunity for Livent to strengthen our sustainability program, including our efforts to engage with our local communities," said Paul Graves, president and chief executive officer of Livent.
  • The Fenix assessment provides an opportunity for Livent to encourage input, increase transparency and explore ways to improve practices at the site," said Aimee Boulanger, IRMA's Executive Director.

Response Mine Interactive Promotes Agency Leader to EVP

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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ATLANTA, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --David Secrest has been tapped as executive vice president of digital media and operations at Atlanta-based Response Mine Interactive (RMI).

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --David Secrest has been tapped as executive vice president of digital media and operations at Atlanta-based Response Mine Interactive (RMI).
  • "I'm looking forward to this opportunity to drive business transformation for Response Mine and craft ROI-producing strategies for our clients," says Secrest.
  • Over the past 11 years, Secrest has been instrumental in the growth of Response Mine Interactive as a trusted marketing partner to national retail, home service and healthcare brands.
  • In his new role, Secrest will manage cross-functional divisions across Response Mine and its partner organizations.

Igor Vladimirovskiy joins Response Mine Digital as Vice President of Data & Analytics

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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"A comprehensive approach to data and analytics is a cornerstone of any long-term successful marketing approach," Vladimirovskiy said.

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  • "A comprehensive approach to data and analytics is a cornerstone of any long-term successful marketing approach," Vladimirovskiy said.
  • "RMD is well positioned to leverage their data and analytics solutions to help client reach new performance heights."
  • Virginia Lewis, Vice President and Head of RMD, said Vladimirovskiy will be a tremendous asset for the company and its clients.
  • "Igor gives us the ability to expand our offerings in the data and analytics space to meet the needs of current and future clients," she said.