LONDON, UK – The International Council on Mining and Metals has published a comprehensive new approach to managing water around mines. "Practical guide to catchment based water management" offers a collaborative approach to water management that considers the needs, concerns and priorities of other water users as well as the operation and promotes inclusive and ongoing engagement with all stakeholders.
The document is structured as an interactive and informative prompt to guide companies in the development of their water strategies and plans in accordance with the local context and hydrology in which mining and metals operations take place.
Developed through rigorous and extensive consultation across the mining and metals industry, with other industries and with world recognized water management experts, the guidance provides an effective tool for planning and managing responsible mining operations. It can serve as an important reference for stakeholders in civil society, the financial industry, policymakers and others to facilitate and encourage collaborative action on the management of water resources across all water users.
The guide was launched on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, at a roundtable co-hosted with the International Finance Corporation. The session included South Africa’s Minister of Water and Sanitation, Hons Nomvula Mokonyane and representatives from Water Aid, BHP Billiton and Anglo American.
Download the guide as a PDF document by clicking here.
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