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1 May 2013

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International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM)

[PDF] Indigenous Peoples and Mining - Position Statement

This position statement sets out ICMM members’ approach to engaging with Indigenous Peoples and to free, prior and informed consent...the commitments in this position statement may be summarized as requiring members to: [1] respect the rights, interests, special connections to lands and waters, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples, where mining projects are to be located on lands traditionally owned by or under customary use of Indigenous Peoples [2] adopt and apply engagement and consultation processes that ensure the meaningful participation of indigenous communities in decision making, through a process that is consistent with their traditional decision-making processes and is based on good faith negotiation [3] work to obtain the consent of Indigenous Peoples where required by this position statement.