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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

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Mine Closure and Post-Mining Transition

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Events

IGF 20th Annual General Meeting

The IGF's 20th  Annual General Meeting was held on November 18-20, 2024, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, hosted by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
November 18, 2024
to November 20, 2024
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What Makes Minerals and Metals ‘Critical’? Financial benefits and other key considerations for g

This webinar will present IGF guidance to help governments understand the concept of criticality and take stock of related opportunities and risks to inform strategic decision-making.
October 23, 2024
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Conference on the Future of Resource Taxation in Latin America and the Caribbean

Bringing together government officials from ministries of mining, finance, and revenue authorities, as well as industry, civil society, academia, and international organizations, to dis
September 30, 2024
to October 02, 2024
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Blog

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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May 02, 2024

Updates to UN and OECD Model Tax Treaties Aim to Stop Mining Revenue Leakage

How do new proposals from the UN and OECD seek to address concerns from resource-rich countries about revenue risks associated with tax treaties?

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April 10, 2024

Variable Royalties for Mineral Price Volatility in the Energy Transition

Careful design and implementation of these variable royalties could prove worthwhile for many countries, especially as mineral price volatility is likely to increase in the energy transition.

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Announcements

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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IGF Launches Fundamentals of Gender Equality Challenge  

The IGF is challenging our member countries to take action to support gender equality in the mining sector.
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The IGF Welcomes Comoros as 85th Member Country

Comoros has joined the IGF, becoming the organization’s 85th member.
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Our Impact

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

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.

Argentina Gets Innovative With Export Duty, Uses Financial Modelling to Unlock Economic Potential

The IGF helped Argentina to financially model mining development projects to assess how fiscal regimes may be affecting mining investment decisions.
IGF and OECD experts with government officials in Guinea

Establishing a Reference Price for Bauxite Gets Fair Returns for Guinea

The IGF worked with Guinea to establish a benchmark price for bauxite.

Transfer Pricing Audit Capacity Pays Dividends for Mongolia

The IGF partnered with international organizations to help Mongolia strengthen revenue collection from its mining sector.