Ahead of the June 2017 launch of the Mining Local Procurement Reporting Mechanism (LPRM) in partnership with GIZ, this report analyses recent reporting in the corporate responsibility reports of the largest 40 global and Canadian mining companies. It shows a significant increase in the level of attention being given to local procurement as an issue in responsible mining, and showcases great reporting from companies including BHP, Newmont, Barrick, IAMGOLD, Cameco and Pan American Silver.