Mining associations, representing nearly 100 companies, have launched a 60-day public consultation on the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative, aimed at creating a unified ESG standard for the sector. Led by the Copper Mark, the Mining Association of Canada, and the International Council on Mining and Metals, the initiative seeks to simplify and broaden ESG standards for mining companies globally. Once finalized, it could cover 600 operations across 60 countries. The Copper Mark will oversee the program, with the first consultation ending Dec. 16.
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