Head of Investor Relations, Lukito Gozali in a written statement for the industri.kontan.co.id news story Raih Pendapatan Rp 22 Triliun, Cek Kinerja Harita Nickel (NCKL) per Kuartal III-2025, said
“Participating in the IRMA audit is an important step to ensure that all our business processes are aligned with global standards and provide benefits to the community”. (machine translated from original Indonesian)
Alana von Wouw in Modern Mining Magazine wrote Responsible Mining Practices: the impact of IRMA on the South African mining industry.
He concludes the piece saying, “IRMA represents a significant step towards fostering responsible practices in the mining industry. South African mining companeis that adopt IRMA practices will not only benefit their operations but also contribute positively to the economy and society at large.“
announced its Centenario direct lithium extraction plant in Argentina.
In doing so Eramet restated its commitment to “subject all its mining operations to an independent audit process based on the IRMA Standard. It is the first international standard for the mining sector with a global approach, including environmental, social and governance aspects of mining operations. By engaging stakeholders from various sectors, including communities, NGOs and industry experts, IRMA ensures a holistic perspective that addresses diverse concerns and promotes transparency throughout the mining supply chain. The Centenario site completed its self-assessment in 2022 and is preparing for an external audit scheduled for the beginning of 2025.”
published in the Our Stories section of its website Results of IRMA audit across our various mines reflect commitment in striving for highest levels of responsible metals production discussing the significance of its Minas-Rio and Barro Alto audits.
In that story, Ruben Fernandes, Anglo American’s Regional Director – Americas said, “We believe our participation in IRMA helps promote transparency and best practice in sustainability, while adding value to our customers by helping them meet increasing expectations for responsibly sourced materials in an efficient and credible way.“
in its 2023 annual update announced the creation of a draft Sustainability Framework that is shaped by the IRMA process.
“This Framework seeks to: Manage Sustainability Performance – develop and implement sustainability plan based on the IRMA-Ready Standard (under development) and IRMA Standard; Disclose Impact Materiality [via the] Global Reporting Initiative Standards reporting and IRMA assessment.”
published a webpage “Responsible mining and sourcing” and an associated case study of the Unki mine’s IRMA audit.
In explaining their dedication to responsible sourcing they declare that the mining members of the IPA have committed to be independently audited against the IRMA Standard or one other standard.
