Standard for Responsible Mineral Processing Draft version 1.0 June 2021 DRAFT FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION 1 IRMA MINERAL PROCESSING STANDARD (DRAFT 1.0) – JUNE 2021 www.responsiblemining.net NOTE TO REVIEWERS This draft Standard for Responsible Mineral Processing has been developed in response to requests from IRMA stakeholders for a comprehensive standard that defines best practices at operations beyond the mine gate. The starting point for the development of this draft was the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining (referred to as the “Mining Standard”). You will see, however, that terminology has changed, numerous requirements have been adapted, and two new chapters have been developed (Chapter 1.6 on Responsible Sourcing and Chapter 4.9 on Land and Soil Quality). Reviewers are welcome to comment on any aspect of this draft Standard. Throughout the draft Standard, however, you will see NOTES and CONSULTATION QUESTIONS. These appear with a yellow background like the one here. NOTES are informative, to provide readers with a background on the sections mentioned, or drafters’ notes, for example on why particular requirements were removed or combined in this Standard as compared to the Mining Standard. CONSULTATION QUESTIONS are directed at reviewers. These are areas where the drafters are seeking input to help guide and/or improve the wording, help determine the scope or relevancy of proposed requirements, etc. Cross-references to other chapters and Guidance materials will be developed for the final version following the consultation period. When providing comments back to IRMA, it would be appreciated if reviewers could reference specific Chapters, requirement numbers and/or consultation question numbers. Comments may be submitted to IRMA: comments@responsiblemining.net Deadline for Comments: August 16, 2021 2 IRMA MINERAL PROCESSING STANDARD (DRAFT 1.0) – JUNE 2021 www.responsiblemining.net Contents NOTE TO REVIEWERS...............................................................................................................1 Contents...................................................................................................... 2 Preamble..................................................................................................... 4 Principle 1: Business Integrity..................................................................10 Chapter 1.1—Legal Compliance..................................................................................................................10 Chapter 1.2—Community and Stakeholder Engagement...........................................................................14 Chapter 1.3—Human Rights Due Diligence................................................................................................20 Chapter 1.4—Complaints and Grievance Mechanism and Access to Remedy...........................................27 Chapter 1.5—Financial Transparency and Anti-Corruption........................................................................33 Chapter 1.6—Mineral Supply Chain and Responsible Sourcing NEW.........................................................40 Principle 2: Planning and Managing for Positive Legacies........................52 Chapter 2.1—Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and Management........................................52 Chapter 2.2—Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)..............................................................................62 Chapter 2.3—Obtaining Community Support and Delivering Benefits.......................................................70 Chapter 2.4—Resettlement........................................................................................................................74 Chapter 2.5—Emergency Preparedness and Response..............................................................................85 Chapter 2.6—Planning and Financing Decommissioning and Reclamation................................................90 Principle 3: Social Responsibility...............................................................99 Chapter 3.1—Fair Labor and Terms of Work..............................................................................................99 Chapter 3.2—Occupational Health and Safety.........................................................................................110 Chapter 3.3—Community Health and Safety...................................................................................