Some Useful Websites - Mining and the Environment: From Ore to Metal - page 54

InfoMine Inc. provides access to a fully integrated source of worldwide mining and min-
eral exploration information. ( www.infomine.com )
International Aluminium Institute (IAI) is the global forum of aluminium producers
dedicated to the development and wider use of aluminium as a competitive and uniquely
valuable material. The IAI in all its activities supports the concept that aluminium is a
material that lends itself to improving world living standards and developing a better and
sustainable world environment. ( www.world-aluminium.org )
International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) is a forum for advancing innova-
tion, development, and communication of best practice in impact assessment. The interna-
tional membership promotes development of local and global capacity for the application
of environmental, social, health and other forms of assessment in which sound science and
full public participation provide a foundation for equitable and sustainable development
( www.iaia.org ).
International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) promotes improvement in the
design, construction operation and maintenance of large dams including tailings contain-
ments. The website is available in both French and English. ICOLD has published a large
number of technical bulletins. A catalogue is available at the website. ( www.icold-cigb.org )
International Copper Association (ICA) is the leading organization for promoting the use
of copper worldwide. The Association's 37 member companies represent about 80 per cent
of the world's rei ned copper output and are among the largest copper producers, copper
alloy fabricators, and wire and cable companies in the world. ( www.copperinfo.com )
International Copper Study Group (ICSG) is an intergovernmental organization that
serves to increase copper market transparency and promote international discussions and
cooperation on issues related to copper. ( www.icsg.org )
International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) offers strategic industry leadership
towards achieving continuous improvements in sustainable development performance in
the mining, minerals and metals industry. ICMM provides a common platform for the
industry to share challenges and responsibilities as well as to engage key constituencies
on issues of common concern at the international level, based on science and principles of
sustainable development. ( www.icmm.com )
International Cyanide Management Code of 2005 is a voluntary initiative for the gold
mining industry and the producers and transporters of the cyanide used in gold mining.
The Code focuses exclusively on the safe management of cyanide that is produced, trans-
ported and used for the recovery of gold, and on de-toxii cation of mill tailings and leach
solutions. It includes requirements related to i nancial assurance, accident prevention,
emergency response, training, public reporting, stakeholder involvement and verii cation
procedures. ( www.icsg.org )
The International Finance Cooperation (IFC) is the private sector arm of the World Bank
providing loans, equity, structured i nance and risk management products, and advisory
services to build the private sector in developing countries. ( www.ifc.org )
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is an independent, non-
proi t organization promoting sustainable patterns of world development through col-
laborative research, policy studies, networking and knowledge dissemination. We work to
address global issues such as mining, the paper industry and food systems. Its website has
links to MMSD sites in Australia, North and South America and southern Africa as well
as other resources. ( www.iied.org )