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.
Understand your organization's readiness for an IRMA assessment and identify opportunities for improvement before beginning the formal evaluation process. ERM CVS conducts independent readiness reviews to help mining operations assess alignment with IRMA requirements, identify potential gaps, prioritize corrective actions, and prepare teams for assessment activities. A proactive approach can help streamline the assessment process and support stronger performance outcomes.
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Demonstrate responsible mining performance through an independent third-party IRMA assessment. ERM CVS evaluates mine-site performance against the IRMA Standard, providing a transparent and credible assessment of environmental, social, governance, and operational practices. Independent assessments help strengthen stakeholder confidence, support responsible sourcing expectations, and enable organizations to communicate verified achievement levels with confidence.
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Organizations seeking to improve existing IRMA achievement levels can benefit from reassessment activities that evaluate progress and verify performance improvements. ERM CVS supports mining companies through independent reassessments that help demonstrate continual improvement, maintain stakeholder confidence, and track progress against responsible mining objectives. This process provides valuable insight into performance trends and opportunities for further advancement.
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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
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.
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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