Leading Practices
In line with its emphasis on encouraging continuous improvement and learning, RMI recognises companies that are developing innovative approaches. Potential leading practices were identified by RMI analysts during the assessment, and companies were invited to provide information on any of their activities or processes they consider to be leading practices.
Partnership approach to regional socio-economic development
Anglo American
Anglo American has developed a collaborative approach to socio-economic development planning in Limpopo Province, South Africa,...
Tripartite approach to regional development
Antofagasta
At the end of 2013, Minera Los Pelambres, a subsidiary of Antofagasta Minerals, established a participatory programme for...
Aligning with national development priorities
Barrick Gold Corp
Barrick Gold Corp is establishing a development partnership with the government of the Dominican Republic, where the company...
Partnership with local government for poverty reduction
Glencore
Since 2015, Glencore’s subsidiary Prodeco has worked in partnership with Colombia’s State Department for Social Prosperity...
Prioritising indigenous people in skills development.
Freeport-McMoRan
Since 2003, Freeport-McMoRan’s subsidiary PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) has been providing skills development to indigenous...
Large-scale programme offering professional qualifications to local youth
Vale
Vale’s Corporate University, Valer, runs a series of training programs aimed at equipping local youth with mining-related...
Web portal to link suppliers with financing
Vale
In Brazil Vale operates a web portal, InoveCapital, that links suppliers, banks and Vale. While enabling suppliers to register...
Planned process to switch to local suppliers
Bumi Resources
Since 2010, Bumi Resources’ subsidiary KPC has developed a ‘procurement migration programme’ to transition where possible...
Supporting youth-led business development and local procurement
Coal India
Coal India’s subsidiary MCL has put in place an entrepreneurship development program targeting young project-affected people....
Rigorous approach to responsible sourcing
Anglo American
Anglo American has developed a systematic approach to supporting responsible sourcing. The company’s Responsible Sourcing...
Enterprise development programmes
Anglo American
Anglo American has established several enterprise development programmes, all of which provide business and implementation...
Raising awareness on ethics
Vale
Vale has developed innovative ways of disseminating its Code of Ethics and Conduct and its Anti-Corruption Policy and stimulating...
Linking sustainability KPIs to variable compensation program for all employees
Vale
Vale has linked its sustainability-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to its variable compensation program that applies...
Incentivising concurrent reclamation
Newmont Mining
Since 2016, Newmont Mining has integrated concurrent reclamation targets into its annual incentive compensation plan. Each...
Solar farm on closed mine site
Teck Resources
The solar power facility SunMine opened in 2015, built on Teck Resources’ fully reclaimed Sullivan mine site in Kimberley,...
Incorporating traditional land use into closure planning
Teck Resources
Teck Resources decided in 2013 to close its Sä Dena Hes zinc-lead mine that lies within the Liard First Nation traditional...
Reporting fatalities of community members
AngloGold Ashanti
In its annual reporting of fatalities and injuries, AngloGold Ashanti not only discloses figures relating to its workforce,...
Company-wide identification of salient human rights risks
Newmont Mining
In 2015 Newmont Mining conducted a review to identify the company’s most salient human rights issues. The review involved...