Voluntary sustainability standards include business-led initiatives, multistakeholder initiatives and government efforts. Lumet work package WP1 provides a mapping of voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) relevant to mining, minerals, metals and materials.
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) [Al]
China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals & Chemicals Importers & Exporters (CCCMC)
The Copper Mark [Cu, Mo, Ni, Pb, Zn]
- The Copper Mark Criteria Guide
- Joint Due Diligence Standard for Copper, Lead, Molybdenum, Nickel and Zinc
- Chain of Custody Standard
- Risk Readiness Assessment (RRA) framework
Green Lead (defunct circa 2004) [Pb]
Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA)
International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) – ICMM Mining Principles
International Tin Association – Tin Code [Sn]
ITSCI Joint Industry Traceability and Due Diligence Programme [Sn]
London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) [Au]
London Metals Exchange – LME Responsible sourcing requirements for listed brands [Al, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn]
Responsible Cobalt Initiative (RCI), and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI)
Responsible Cobalt Initiative, the Global Battery Alliance’s Cobalt Action Partnership, and the Fair Cobalt Alliance
Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) – facility and supply-chain standards
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI)
- Cobalt
- Mica
- Joint Due Diligence Standard for Copper, Lead, Molybdenum, Nickel and Zinc
- Site standard
- Product standard
The International Cyanide Management Institute
Towards Sustainable Mining, The Mining Association of Canada (MAC)
World Gold Council
Roundtable on Responsible Recycling of Metals (RRRM)
Also: there are additional and important standards for artisanal and small scale mining (ASM).