What does ICMI mean in INTERNATIONAL

The International Cyanide Management Institute (ICMI) is an organization dedicated to promoting responsible management of cyanide used in gold mining and other industries. It was established by the United Nations Environmental Programme and the World Bank in 2001. The ICMI works with stakeholders throughout the world to develop, promote, and implement a system of best practices for cyanide management around the globe.

The ICMI helps protect against cyanide pollution by helping drive best practices in cyanide management. This includes assisting stakeholders with developing safe methods of handling and storing cyanide, educating workers on proper use, monitoring and verifying compliance with environmentally sound management practices, and ensuring that affected communities have access to reliable information regarding possible risks associated with use of cyanide-based products.

Mining companies that are aligned with ICMI are able to benefit from its focus on responsible management and global knowledge base regarding industry trends related to cyanide-based products. Companies may also gain public trust through their commitment to supporting sustainable development initiatives, as well as being involved in setting standards for responsible corporate behaviour worldwide.

Yes, ICMI provides a range of training courses designed to educate stakeholders on responsible use of cyanide-based products. These courses cover topics such as safety protocols when working with or near cyanides; disposal techniques; transport regulations; emergency response procedures; regulatory requirements; environmental impact assessments; community consultation requirements; process control technology; modeling tools; product stewardship tools; public education programs; operational performance reviews; and reporting guidelines.

To become certified by ICMI an individual or organisation must meet the set criteria as required under its Cyanide Code certification program for signatories, operators, transporters/packagers of cyanides or chemicals containing high concentrations of free running mono-cyanides from gold & silver mining operations (in either metal powder or solution form). Those seeking certification must demonstrate they have implemented an effective Cyanide Code Management System which ensures compliance with applicable regulations and international standards related to cyanides used in gold & silver mining operations.

Yes, there is a fee associated with obtaining a certificate from ICMI based on the type of designation sought. This fee pays for services such as unrelated audits conducted during certification activities, review services provided after implementation has occurred during registration evaluations & surveillance activities conducted subsequent to issuance of the certificate(s).

Yes, all certifications awarded by ICMI require periodic surveillance audit reports be submitted every year at intervals established within each certification agreement as proof that each signatory remains compliant with internationally accepted principles & best practice standards set forth within the Cyanide Code Guidelines. If any nonconformities are detected during these audits corrective actions must be taken immediately until re-certification is granted renewed approval upon successful completion.

No, companies whose operations do not include any processes which involve potential for contact or exposure to hazardous materials containing high concentrations of mono-cyanides from gold & silvermining operations need not obtain certification from ICMI since they do not pose any additional risk than those encountered elsewhere in everyday life where certain levels legally allowable sovereign limits have been established & enforced accordingly within most jurisdictions worldwide today.