ICMM report maps where mining and metals facilities intersect with water stress, depletion, drought, flood and interannual variability risks LONDON, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly two-thirds of mining and metals facilities worldwide are located in areas facing significant physical water risk, according to new analysis by ICMM. Our Global Mining and Metals Water Dataset and report, also reveal that competition for water between mining and metals operations and other industrial and domestic users is the greatest physical water risk facing the industry. It highlights the importance…READ FULL ARTICLE
