Global Mining Initiative (GMI) - The Initiative brings together many of the world's largest mining and minerals companies. This leadership exercise aims to ensure that an industry which is essential to the well-being of a changing world is responsive to global needs and challenges. Although the name of the initiative focuses on mining, the GMI is concerned with the full range of issues in both the mining, minerals and metals cycles.
InfoMine - Run by the Robertson consultancy in Vancouver, this site aspires to be the worldwide 'mining hub'. Includes industry news items, press releases and a searchable database of mining companies and mineral properties. Also databases of suppliers, events and job opportunities.
International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) - The organisation - previously called the International Council on Metals in the Environment (ICME) - is dedicated to economic progress, environmental protection and social responsibility in the mining and metals industries.
Mining Journal - Details of products and services, including extensive extracts from current and back issues of Mining Journal. Contains an extensive listing of forthcoming mining conferences and a links section.
Mining Technology - An extensive website which includes details of current projects around the world, a buyers guide and a list of forthcoming conferences and events. Also includes useful links to mining organisations worldwide.