Some Useful Websites - Mining and the Environment: From Ore to Metal - page 55

International Lead and Zinc Research Organization (ILZRO) was formed in 1958 as a
non-proi t research foundation. Silver was added to its core group of research metals in
2002 with the launching of the Silver Research Consortium. ILZRO's sponsors include
most of the major producers of lead, zinc and silver and signii cant numbers of end-users
of these metals from among the steel, automotive, die casting, battery, galvanizing and
other industries. ( www.ilzro.org )
International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) is an intergovernmental organization
that regularly brings together 28 member countries in an international forum to exchange
information on lead and zinc. ( www.ilzsg.org )
International Lead Management Centre (ILMC) was founded by the lead producing
industry and works cooperatively with the lead products applications sectors. Its expertise
and advice is available across lead production, applications, recycling and disposal. It is also
responsible for working with governments, industries and the international community to
manage the risk of lead exposure. ( www.ilmc.org )
International Network for Acid Prevention (INAP) is an industry-based initiative that
aims to globally coordinate research and development into the management of sulphide
mine wastes. ( www.inap.com.au )
International Nickel Study Group is an autonomous, intergovernmental organization
with nickel producing, consuming and trading countries as members. The objectives of
the Group are: (1) to collect and publish improved statistics on nickel markets (including
production, consumption, trade, stocks, prices and other statistics such as recycling); (2) to
publish other information on nickel, such as data on industry facilities and environmental
regulations; and (3) to provide a forum for discussions on nickel issues of interest to nickel
producing and consuming countries and their industries, including environmental issues.
( www.insg.org )
The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) lists a
total of more than 15,000 endangered and threatened species, including nearly one-quarter
of all known bird varieties. ( www.iucn.org )
Lead Development Association International is dedicated to encouraging the responsible
use of lead and its compounds. ( www.ldaint.org )
Martha Mine website has range of useful articles on topics including cyanide and acid
mine drainage. ( www.marthamine.co.nz )
Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MEA) is an international work program designed
to meet the needs of decision makers and the public for scientii c information concerning
the consequences of ecosystem change for human wellbeing and options for responding to
those changes. ( www.millenniumassessment.org )
Mine site Drainage Assessment Group (MDAG) provides a range of useful information
about controlling acid drainage. There are a number of publications, including case stud-
ies that can be downloaded free of charge from ( www.mdag.com )
Mineral Resources Forum (MRF) is an Internet framework on the theme of minerals,
metals and sustainable development. The United Nations Environment Program, Division
of Technology, Industry and Economics (UNEP DTIE) is a principal partner in the Environ-
ment Section of MRF. The website provides information and forums on strategies the
mining industry can use to protect the environment. ( www.mineralresourcesforum.org )