ICMM company members are committed to contributing to the sustainable development of the countries and communities in which they operate. A major focus of ICMM’s work is to explore ways to enhance the development contribution of member companies, by enabling the potential social, economic and institutional benefits of mining to be realised. ICMM considers that transparency of mineral revenues should be integral to such efforts.ICMM respects the ultimate right of sovereign governments to make decisions regarding revenue transparency, and recognises the contribution that greater transparency can make to enhanced governance, combating corruption and ensuring that mineral revenues foster more sustainable growth and reduce poverty. Given the importance of revenue transparency for well-functioning economies and good governance, ICMM members will strive to positively engage with governments and civil society organisations that are committed to revenue transparency.