Independent IRMA assessments to help mining operations demonstrate responsible performance, enhance transparency, and meet stakeholder expectations.
Whether you are preparing for your first IRMA assessment, seeking to improve an existing achievement level, or getting ready for the upcoming IRMA Standard v2.0, ERM CVS provides independent third-party assessment services aligned with IRMA requirements.
Talk to an IRMA specialistMining companies face increasing expectations from investors, customers, communities, Indigenous Peoples, regulators, and downstream purchasers to demonstrate responsible mining practices.
An IRMA assessment provides an independent evaluation of your mine site's performance across environmental, social, governance, and operational criteria, helping build confidence in your responsible mining commitments.
In accordance with IRMA requirements, assessment of information and opportunities for stakeholder participation are publicly available.
IRMA Audit Announcements
View current and upcoming IRMA assessment announcements for ERM CVS led assessments: https://www.erm.com/ermcvs/services/sector-specific-certification-schemes/irma-audit-announcements/
IRMA Stakeholder Feedback Form
Provide your feedback and submit information relevant to an ongoing IRMA assessment: https://www.erm.com/ermcvs/services/sector-specific-certification-schemes/irma-stakeholder-feedback-form/
Find out more about IRMA
Results of IRMA assessments are publicly available on the IRMA website (https://responsiblemining.net/), allowing interested parties to understand how the mine scored against each of the over 400 requirements of the IRMA standard.
Experienced assessors with mining and ESG expertise
Independent and impartial assessment processes
Global delivery capabilities
Robust stakeholder engagement approaches
Consistent methodologies aligned with IRMA requirements
Support across multiple jurisdictions and mine sites
IRMA Standard v2.0 is the proposed next version of the IRMA Standard and is expected to broaden applicability across different stages of mineral development, from exploration through extraction and processing.
Understand proposed new requirements
Identify potential compliance gaps
Plan future improvement initiatives
Reduce transition challenges
Strengthen long-term responsible mining strategies
IRMA is a voluntary Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance which aims to increase transparency and improve the environmental and social performance of mining operations. IRMA uses an independent third-party assessment system to evaluate performance at the mine-site level. It is not a conventional pass-or-fail certification system. It is therefore more accurate to refer to an IRMA assessment, audit or verified achievement level rather than describing a site as “IRMA certified.”
IRMA Standard v2.0 is the proposed next version of the IRMA Standard. It is expected to expand the standard’s applicability across different stages of mineral development, from exploration through extraction and processing. While the revision remains underway, ERM CVS can help organizations review proposed requirements, identify potential gaps and prepare future changes.
An IRMA assessment is an independent evaluation of a mining operation against the IRMA Standard's environmental, social, governance, and operational requirements.
Mining operations seeking independent verification of responsible mining performance can participate in the IRMA assessment process.
The timeline depends on factors such as site complexity, operational scope, readiness, and stakeholder engagement requirements.
Whether you are exploring IRMA for the first time, preparing for an assessment, or evaluating the implications of IRMA Standard v2.0, our team can help you determine the next steps.
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