Title: From Initiation to Finalisation: Updates and insights on the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative
Date: 3 March 2026
The CMSI hosted a networking breakfast and panel discussion during PDAC 2026 in Toronto, Canada. The session provided updates and insights from the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) Partners as they advance through the final stages of unifying their respective mining standards and principles in a new global Standard. The session also outlined results from the CMSI’s final public consultation and discussed the status of the Consolidated Standard, Assurance Process and Claims Policy. Attendees heard from the CMSI Partners alongside Industry and Stakeholder Advisory Group Members, with time allocated for audience Q&A.
Speakers:
- Greg Radford(Moderator), Director of Mining, The Copper Mark
- Ben Chalmers(Presenter), Senior Vice President, Mining Association of Canada
- Kai Amman, Head of Raw Material Strategy and Risk Management, BMW Group
- Jocelyn Fraser, Adjunct Professor, University of British Columbia
- Jennifer Prospero, Senior Director, Sustainability, Eldorado Gold