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GTMI launched for responsible management of tailings facilities, zero harm to environment
The Global Tailing Management Institute (GTMI), an independent, multi-stakeholder governed organization dedicated to improving the safety of mine tailings facilities worldwide, was launched with an aim to drive the responsible management of tailings facilities throughout their lifecycle. The goal is to achieve zero harm to people and the environment, by overseeing an independent assessment process through which tailings facilities will be audited and certified.
Based in South Africa, the GTMI has been founded by the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).
The GTMI will oversee the implementation of, and conformance with, the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM). Companies seeking to meet the Standard are required to prioritize safety, and enhance accountability through public disclosures at all tailings facilities.
The GTMI will be responsible for managing the assurance framework through which tailings facilities will be independently audited and certified against the GISTM, by qualified third-party assessors.
The development of the institute was informed by comprehensive guidance from an international advisory panel representing multiple stakeholders.
“The devastating Brumadinho dam collapse in Brazil which killed 272 people in 2019 was a stark wake-up call for the entire industry and marked the beginning of a vital journey to make these facilities safer for people and the environment. ICMM, UNEP and PRI convened the Global Tailings Review shortly after, and in August 2020 we published the GISTM. The establishment of the institute is the next transformative step. As a non-profit, multi-stakeholder governed initiative, we believe it will provide communities, investors and the mining industry with confidence that effective measures are being put in place to prevent future failures,” said Aidan Davy, Co-COO of ICMM.
“The GTMI is a vital part of the global architecture to deliver the goal of zero harm to people and the environment from tailings dams. The GISTM’s credibility lies in the confidence of all stakeholders in the conformance status of tailings facilities. Updates will be made to the GISTM as lessons are learned from implementation, and public disclosure of auditing outcomes will ensure that interested parties are always kept informed,” said Adam Matthews, Chief Responsible Investment Officer at The Church of England Pensions Board, representing the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).
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