Worldwide, Indigenous Nations are more connected and sharing their experiences, lessons learned and best practices among them. Table 1- Tools for Engagement/Consultation and FPIC with Indigenous Nations for Mining Projects 90 Engagement/Consultation FPIC Information-sharing Consultation Involvement (Impact & Benefit Management) Partnerships One-way communication where mining companies share information with Indigenous Nations Two-way communicatio n, including information-s haring and seeking input Environment al and Social Monitoring Committees or similar governance structures, where Indigenous Nations participate overseeing the lifecycle of mining projects Indigenous Participation Plans, tool to maximize employment , contracting and community investment opportunitie s, and may include targets and KPIs. Impact and Benefit Agreements by which Indigenous Nations provide their consent to mining projects and usually include measures to minimize environmental impacts and maximize benefits, including payment of monetary compensation. Equity Partnerships where Indigenous Nations co-own or are shareholders in major projects Benefits-Sharing Arrangements, collaborative agreements that involve shared ownership and profits from specific projects and business ventures
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