The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) is a voluntary initiative supporting over 60 nations committed to leveraging mining for sustainable development to ensure negative impacts are limited and financial benefits are shared. Members have access to a number of resources, including IGF’s Guidance for Governments, Mining Policy Framework and capacity-building and training opportunities.
Guidance for Governments
In-depth guidance on artisanal and small-scale mining, tax base erosion and profit shifting and local content policies assisting member countries implement the Mining Policy Framework.
Mining Policy Framework
Setting out concrete objectives and processes for good governance in the mining sector.
Capacity Building and Training
Tailored programs available on request to members to assist with all aspects of mining policy.
Blogs
How Can Technology in Mining Protect the Environment?
Do Voluntary Sustainability Initiatives in Mining Advance the SDGs?
Assessing Environmental and Social Impacts of Mining for Sustainable Development
Partners
The IGF is thankful for its partners committed to leveraging mining for sustainable development. Learn more about our partnerships.
Members
The IGF is a voluntary initiative with over 60 member nations. Learn more about our current members or how to become one.
About
The IGF is devoted to optimizing the benefits of mining to achieve poverty reduction, inclusive growth, social development and environmental stewardship. Learn more.