Standards that Dig Deeper &
Assurance at Every Level
IRMA is the answer to the global demand for more responsible mining
Announcement:
Public consultation opens for new draft Standards: Mining and Mineral Processing 2.0, and Chain of Custody
Audit released for SQM’s Salar de Atacama lithium operation | Press release | Assessment page | Audit packet
Information regarding mining industry engagement with IRMA
The latest from the IRMA Blog:
Benefits of assessing your mine with IRMA
The IRMA standard offers the only independent, third-party assessment of industrial-scale mine sites for all mined materials that is governed equally by the private sector, local communities, civil society, and workers.
- A comprehensive and internationally recognised standard
- Step-by-step, not pass/fail: mines at any level are encouraged to participate
- Developed over ten years in consultation with more than 100 companies and organizations
- Start right away with self-assessment
How IRMA helps
IRMA is proud to collaborate with some of the world’s leading organisations working to improve responsible mining. Find out how IRMA membership could benefit you.
Mining Companies
Purchasing Companies
NGOs & Communities
Labor
Government
Finance
Share our vision of a responsible mining industry.
Membership in IRMA is now open for applications from all stakeholders. Membership is a good first step towards engagement in IRMA and provides organizations with an opportunity to inform the globe’s most comprehensive definition of ‘responsible mining.’
Introduction to IRMA
Presented by the IRMA Team, a visual introduction to IRMA and the IRMA Standard and its value to all mining affected stakeholder groups.