Mongolian Responsible Mining Centre

presentation by Mr. O. ZorigtGeneral manager of the MNMA

Vision

Mongolian Responsible Mining as the defining standard for all mineral

sector activities in Mongolia.

TECHNOLOGICALLYADVANCED

HUMANE AND ETHICAL

EFFICIENT

INVESTING INTO THE FUTURE

RESPONSIBLEFOR ENVIRONMENT

AND HUMAN SECURITY

LAW – ABIDING AND ENFORCING

TRANSPARENTAND OPEN

SECURE MULTI-STAKEHOLDER

PARTICIPATION

RESPONSIBLE MINING

Responsible mining is a comprehensive and transparent minerals activity respecting the

rights of all stakeholders, especially of local people;

environmentally friendly and free of human health impacts;

embracing the best international practices and upholding rule of law

whilst generating a sustainable stream of benefits for Mongolia

Mission

To create a civic space for Mongolian citizens and organizations to acquire true and objective knowledge and information, debate ideas, plan and coordinate activities in the context of Mongolian Responsible Mining

REASONS AND JUSTIFICATIONSFOR ESTABLISHING THE MRMC

• Lack of understanding and knowledge about the role and significance of mining in a market economy

• The failure to ensure transparency in the mining sector creates mistrust, and therefore invites doubt in the tangible contributions the mining sector makes in Mongolia’s social and economic development

• Lack of knowledge and information of the social stakeholders, differences in mindsets and adversarial behaviors lead to a situation where no consensus or common grounds are sought

• Some mining malpractices need to be timely addressed

• Join the EITI and seek most active participation in it;

• Initiate and implement programs and projects consistent with the principles and content of the Sustainable Development Concept;

• Initiate, develop and implement a Program to institutionalize operational, financial and regulatory openness, transparency and responsibility in the mining sector

• Develop and implement a brand new concept Responsible Mining

ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS TO THE SITUATION

MONGOLIAN RESPONSIBLE MINING CENTRE

The Mongolian Responsible Mining Centre shall be an organization aiming at developing Responsible Mining in Mongolia and

working to foster a lasting and effective partnership among the people, the Government, the minerals sector and NGOs based on

mutual trust and confidence.

The Centre shall champion the institutionalization and application of MRM as a commonly recognized standard of mining activities.

The Centre is to be situated in a safe, comfortable and well-located space. The space must accommodate professional staff as well as adequate office equipment, plus informational exhibits and materials that can be transported for rural tours and special

events of the Centre

Objectives

To encourage all Mongolians to participate in the process of defining Mongolian Responsible Mining, including the establishment of measurable performance-based indicators for industry and government.

To create a large & strong campaign that advocates application and enforcement of Mongolian Responsible Mining and standard performance behaviors by industry and government.

To measure the impacts and results of such application of and advocacy for Mongolian Responsible Mining, especially as they affect the standard of living for ordinary Mongolian citizens.

Functions Explain, advocate for, enforce and reward a Standard Code of Conduct for

MRM Transparent and accountable MRM Reporting by industry and government

(guidelines, training, informational clearinghouse of such reportage link with OSI’s RW/PWYP and UK/WB’s EITI

Organize public debates and discussions Library (hard copies and electronic) Public discussions and debates Trainings and workshops Web site and monthly newsletter Special events (lectures, conferences, annual award ceremonies) Media relations (media kits, press releases, press conferences, training for

journalists and editors) Government watch-dogging (with focus on fiscal (tax revenues) and

environmental transparency and accountability – link up with OSF/RW and EITI) and be well-informed about the ongoing developments, while maintaining close cooperation and coordinating activities with the EITI and OSI programs and initiatives)

Informational Content

Definition of MRM Functions and principles of MRMC History of mining in Mongolia Geology, geophysics, mapping, modern exploration technology Mining techniques and technologies – world’s best practices Ongoing and new exploration and mining projects across the country

(categorized by those with the MRM brand and those without) Environmental impact assessment, mitigation and reclamation Community relations and sustainable development Human resources, training, professional development Legislation, policy-making and enforcement

Government Responsibilitiesfor

Responsible Mining

• Transparent and consistent application and enforcement of all laws and regulations as they pertain to the minerals and mining sector

• Self-regulation and accountability (by individuals and agencies at all levels of government) for every action taken as it pertains to the minerals and mining sector

Deliverables• Establish “Mongolian Responsible Mining” as the demanded and

established standard of involvement in Mongolia’s mineral sector

• Mongolian Responsible Mining will be perceived by all Mongolians to tangibly benefit them and their country in a direct, long-term and sustainable manner.

• This would lead to

Improved corporate and public sector transparencyAccountabilityPrinciples of good governance and the rule of lawKnowledge of modern mining and associated issuesActive participation of all sectors of Mongolian society