Founding Members

The Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) represents a wide range of civil society, community, industry and retail perspectives. IRMA seeks leadership from companies and stakeholders with direct involvement in responsible mining. For information on IRMA, please contact info@responsiblemining.net.

Mining Companies
Anglo American www.angloamerican.com
As one of the world's largest mining companies, we support the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance because we believe that our industry supports, and can make further contributions to, sustainable socio-economic development. This objective will best be achieved within a framework of high, trusted standards that can apply to all mining operations and that all key stakeholders subscribe to. Jon Samuel, Head of Social Performance, Anglo American

Newmont Mining Corporation

www.newmont.com

Newmont believes that well-established and sound standards are fundamental to strong social and environmental performance in the mining sector. Initiatives such as the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance present an opportunity for multi-sector dialogue to influence those standards and the performance of the mining sector. Continuing to improve performance in these areas will have a positive effect on the sectors overall contribution to sustainable development. John Mudge, Vice PresidentEnvironmental and Social Responsibility, Newmont Mining Corporation

Downstream Users
Tiffany & Co. www.tiffany.com/csr
For over 175 years, Tiffany & Co. has looked to the beauty and bounty of the natural world for design inspiration and the precious materials that give life to our designs. We recognize the moral imperative to safeguard this natural beauty and believe IRMA will promote greater environmental stewardship in mining operations and inspire consumer confidence in the industry. Anisa Kamadoli Costa, Vice President of Global Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility, Tiffany & Co.

Jewelers of America

www.jewelers.org

Jewelers of America participates in and supports initiatives such as the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA), that are working to develop responsibly sourced supply chains for gold and other minerals. Susan Posnock, Director of Public Affairs, Jewelers of America

www.responsiblemining.net

Non-Governmental Organizations
Canadian Boreal Initiative www.borealcanada.ca
The Canadian Boreal Initiative sees IRMA as the best way to pursue excellence and innovation in terms of real conservation and social responsibility leadership in the mining industry. The multi-sector nature of the work, credible verification system and integrated approach to standards make this a unique and invaluable endeavour. Alan Young, Executive Director, Canadian Boreal Initiative

Center for Science in Public Participation

www.csp2.org

CSP2 supports the development of environmentally responsible standards for mines. IRMA offers the best, and perhaps only opportunity to develop responsible and enforceable standards for mining through a multi-stakeholder, multidisciplinary process. Dave Chambers, President, Center for Science in Public Participation

Earthworks

www.earthworksaction.org

IRMAs strength lies in the authentic engagement of both corporate and civil society stakeholders, and its commitment to raising the bar on environmental and human rights standards for mining. This kind of debate and dialogue between parties who don't always see eye to eye isn't easy - but it's essential to building a robust, credible system for improving mining practices. Payal Sampat, International Program Director, Earthworks

MiningWatch Canada

www.miningwatch.ca

MiningWatch Canada believes that the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance can drive improved practice in global mining by setting high environmental and human rights standards that are independently verified and publicly reported. There is an urgent need to address unaccountable corporate social responsibility practices and weak regulations. Catherine Coumans, Co-Manager, MiningWatch Canada

Trade Unions
United Steelworkers www.usw.org
The United Steelworkers is the largest mining union in North America with very close relationships with mining unions throughout the world. We believe by working together globally with communities, non-governmental organizations, the mining industry and downstream users of mining that we can improve mining practices so that all stakeholders can benefit. Joe Drexler, Head, Strategic Campaigns Department, United Steelworkers Canada

IndustriALL

www.industriall-union.org

In responding to the urgent challenges of sustainable development, IndustriALL Global Union, as the worlds biggest global union, is proud to be associated with IRMA in a joint effort to develop a credible multi-stakeholder certification and assurance reporting system for the mining industry. Kemal Ozkan, Assistant General Secretary, IndustriALL Global Union

List of Founding Members, June 2013

Affected Communities
Western Shoshone Defense Project www.wsdp.org
Indigenous communities around the globe face many threats to their lands, people and cultures. We welcome IRMAs leadership in this cooperative effort and are hopeful that IRMA will reduce these impacts in the mining sector. Larson Bill, Community Planner, Western Shoshone Defense Project

Agua Vale Mas Que Oro, A.C.

www.aguavalemasqueoro.com

In a world of information and increased social communication the extractive industry is finding that communities throughout the world are no longer willing to tolerate destructive practices and human rights abuses. The Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance is an opportunity for the mining industry, local communities, end-users, labor representatives, NGOs and decision makers to seek better ways for this important industry to evolve as responsible planetary citizens. Elena Rutowski Moreno, Agua Vale Mas Que Oro, A.C.

About the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA)

Mining is a complex and intensive process that causes environmental and social change no matter where it occurs. The Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) is a multi-stakeholder standard-setting and certification process for mining sites worldwide. Founded in 2006 by a coalition of mining companies, downstream users of minerals and metals, NGOs, trade unions and affected communities, the organization is developing standards for environmental and social issues related to mining, including labor rights, community relations, conflict response, pollution control and site closure. IRMA expects to begin certifying mine sites in 2015 so that companies can support the mining of minerals and metals that is consistent with healthy communities and environments, and that leaves positive long-term legacies.

List of Founding Members, June 2013