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# Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative

The Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) is a collaboration between The Copper Mark, ICMM, Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and World Gold Council (WGC).

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- [Newsletter](https://miningstandardinitiative.org/news/newsletter/)
- [Update from CMSI](https://miningstandardinitiative.org/update-from-cmsi/) - Dear friends, 3 February 2026 : It has been a busy start to the year for the CMSI Partners. We recently closed the call for applications for Directors, following the earlier call for an Independent Chair. We sincerely thank everyone who responded. All applications are under review ahead of appointments later this year. In accordance
- [CMSI Final Consultation Report Now Published](https://miningstandardinitiative.org/cmsi-final-consultation-report-now-published/) - Dear friends, 16 March 2026 : We are pleased to announce the publication of the Final Consultation Report on the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative. This report summarises the final public consultation process and identifies key themes from the extensive feedback we received. For full transparency, we have also made all verbatim submissions with respondents’ consent
- [Independent Chair appointed](https://miningstandardinitiative.org/independent-chair-appointed/) - Dear friends, 20 March 2026: We are pleased to announce that the Copper Mark has appointed Daniel Ortega-Pacheco as Director and Chair Designate. He will serve initially as a non-executive Director before taking the role of Chair of the Copper Mark's evolved Board of Directors once it is established later this year. Daniel is an
- [SAG and IAG working sessions](https://miningstandardinitiative.org/sag-and-iag-working-sessions/) - Dear friends, 14 May 2026: Our Stakeholder and Industry Advisory Group members convened last month in Toronto, Canada (and virtually) for two days of productive meetings as the CMSI advances towards finalisation. Highlights from Toronto They brought a wide range of informed perspectives to the sessions, including members from academia, civil society, Indigenous Peoples, finance,
- [Call for Directors - Consultation concludes](https://miningstandardinitiative.org/call-for-directors-consultation-concludes/) - Dear friends, 01 December 2025: We are excited to announce that the Copper Mark is calling for applications for Directors for its evolved Board to help lead the organisation as it prepares to take ownership of the finalised consolidated Standard. The Board of Directors will include one Independent Chair and 16 non-executive Directors. The Board
- [Final public consultation on the Consolidated Mining Standard](https://miningstandardinitiative.org/final-public-consultation-on-the-consolidated-mining-standard/) - Dear friends, 8 October 2025: Partners of the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) – The Copper Mark, ICMM, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and the World Gold Council (WGC) – are pleased to announce that the final public consultation for the Consolidated Standard, Assurance Process and Claims Policy will run from 8 October to
- [CMSI publishes Governance Model](https://miningstandardinitiative.org/cmsi-published-governance-model/) - Dear friends, We are pleased to share that the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) Governance Model has now been published, alongside a report outlining how feedback from the first public consultation on the Governance Model has been addressed. This is a significant milestone for the CMSI towards an independent Board with multi-stakeholder participation to oversee
- [Update from Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative, May 2025](https://miningstandardinitiative.org/update-from-consolidated-mining-standard-initiative-may-2025/) - Dear friends, Last week, our Stakeholder and Industry Advisory Groups (SAG and IAG) met in Barcelona for productive discussions on the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI). We were pleased to be able to come together in-person again and debate the rich and diverse feedback we received during the first public consultation. The SAG and IAG
- [Update from Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative, April 2025](https://miningstandardinitiative.org/update-from-consolidated-mining-standard-initiative-april-2025/) - Dear friends, Thank you for your patience as we work on the feedback received during the first public consultation. We have a big milestone coming up at the end of May when we will meet with our Advisory groups in-person to go over the documents. We look forward to sharing an update on that in
- [CMSI Consultation Report Now Published](https://miningstandardinitiative.org/consultation-report-now-published/) - Dear Friends, We are pleased to announce the publication of the CMSI Consultation Report. This report summarises the first public consultation process and identifies key themes from the extensive feedback we received. For full transparency, we have also made all verbatim submissions with respondents’ consent publicly available on the CMSI website. The first public consultation
- [Update from Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative, January 2025](https://miningstandardinitiative.org/update-from-consolidated-mining-standard-initiative-january-2025/) - Dear Friends, On behalf of the Initiative Partners, we wish you a very Happy New Year! 2025 will be a big year for the CMSI as we progress through the large volume of stakeholder feedback on the Consolidated Standard and oversight system. Once again, we are grateful to everyone who participated in the first public
- [Public consultation closing today](https://miningstandardinitiative.org/public-consultation-closing-today/) - Dear Friends, Two months ago, The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada, World Gold Council and ICMM, partners of the CMSI, shared a draft consolidated Standard, governance model, assurance process and reporting and claims policy for public consultation. We have received so much helpful feedback and want to thank everyone who has taken the time
- [Update from Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative, November 2024](https://miningstandardinitiative.org/update-from-consolidated-mining-standard-initiative-november-2024/) - Dear Friends, Thank you to those who have already submitted feedback through the public consultation. As a reminder, you can access the draft consolidated Standard, governance model, assurance process, reporting and claims policy, and submit your feedback through the portal here. The documents and feedback system are available in eight languages. Since our last update,
- [Public consultation is now open](https://miningstandardinitiative.org/public-consultation-is-now-open/) - Dear Friends, We are pleased to share with you the draft consolidated standard, governance model, assurance process and related reporting and claims policy for public consultation. You can access all these documents and the portal where you can submit your feedback here. Our vision is to simplify the current mining standards landscape and promote continual improvement of environmental, social
- [Update from Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative, October 2024](https://miningstandardinitiative.org/update-from-consolidated-mining-standard-initiative-october-2024/) - Dear Friend, Thank you for your continued interest in the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative. We are pleased to share some important updates with you. In September, our Initiative Partners and members of the Stakeholder and Industry Advisory Groups gathered in Vienna to review the draft consolidated standard and multi-stakeholder oversight system—all in preparation for the
- [Update from Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative, July 2024](https://miningstandardinitiative.org/update-from-consolidated-mining-standard-initiative-july-2024/) - Dear Friend, Thank you for your continued interest in the CMSI. As we reach the mid-point of the year I am pleased to share an update with you. In September, the Initiative Partners and members of the Stakeholder and Industry Advisory Groups will be meeting again in person in Vienna to work through feedback on
- [Update from Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative, May 2024](https://miningstandardinitiative.org/update-from-consolidated-mining-standard-initiative/) - Dear Friend, Thank you for your interest in being kept informed of the progress of the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative. I am pleased to share this first update with you. Earlier this month, the Partners and members of the Stakeholder Advisory Group and Industry Advisory Group came together in New York. It was a very

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