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The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) supports governments to advance good mining governance for the betterment of communities, economies, and the environment.

We help governments around the globe further gender equality, support livelihoods, manage ecosystems, and optimize social and financial benefits in large and small-scale mining operations.

Our Work

We help governments strengthen their laws and policies to achieve their short and long-term sustainable development goals.

Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining

Environmental and Social Impact Assessments

Environmental Management

Financial Benefits

Gender Equality

Local Content Policies

Mine Closure and Post-Mining Transition

New Technologies

Events

IGF 21st Annual General Meeting

The IGF's 21st Annual General Meeting will be held on November 3-5, 2025, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, hosted by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
November 03, 2025
to November 05, 2025
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2025 Mining and Sustainability Forum of the Americas

The forum’s theme was Explore More, Extract Better: The Path to a Sustainable Supply of Minerals and Metals. The event is co-organized by the IGF, IDB, and CAMMA.
May 20, 2025
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IGF at 2025 OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains

A team from the IGF Secretariat attended the 2025 OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains.
May 05, 2025
to May 07, 2025
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Blog

June 11, 2025

Predictive Water Modelling: From reactive regulation to proactive environmental leadership

Predictive water modelling can help regulators anticipate and address water risks to enable evidence-based, forward-looking governance, which is essential in a changing climate.

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Metal processing facility in South Africa, with water in the foreground and the forst and sky in the background

March 28, 2025

Tax Policies for Enhancing Domestic Value Addition for Critical Minerals: Lessons from policy and practice

With global demand for critical minerals soaring, resource-rich countries must focus on strengthening infrastructure, clear regulations, and access to finance before relying on tax incentives to drive successful domestic value addition.

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A lithium mining operation in a vast salt flat, with large white mounds of lithium salt reflecting in the shallow water. The scene is set against a backdrop of rugged mountains under a clear blue sky

August 19, 2024

Price Indices Approach Is Key to Lithium Revenue Collection

How can mineral-rich countries determine accurate prices for lithium and ensure fair revenue collection in the sector? The use of price indices is key in this regard.

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Announcements

IGF Welcomes Kiribati as 86th Member Country

The Republic of Kiribati has joined the IGF.
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Isabelle Ramdoo Appointed IGF Director

Isabelle Ramdoo has been appointed as the Director of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF).
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UNEP and IGF Strengthen Collaboration on Environmental Sustainability of Minerals and Metals

Geneva, 18 November 2024 – The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the IGF signed a memorandum of understanding during the 20th IGF Annual General Meeting (AGM). With
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Our Impact

Our work creates policy solutions for a more sustainable mining sector.

Pioneering Gender Equity in Honduras’ Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector

We supported the Government of Honduras to adopt a gender-sensitive approach to foster more inclusive and equitable practices in ASM.

Boosting Zambia’s Mining Revenue Through Tax Audits, Transfer Pricing Legislation and License Valuation

Our deep dive technical assistance program in Zambia focused on mining taxation and revenue collection.

Integrating Inclusivity Into Argentina’s Lithium Sector

The IGF worked with officials in Argentina to strengthen governance and support gender equality in resource-rich provinces.

Protecting Public Finances With Deep Dive Support for Colombia

Our multi-year engagement with authorities in Colombia has proven impactful in a number of ways.

Setting a Benchmark Price for Phosphate to Bring Financial Benefits to Senegal

The IGF helped Senegal establish a phosphate reference price to improve revenue collection in the sector.