The Government of Canada has committed up to CAD 6.16 million in funding to support the Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF).
Strengthening IGF Operations Worldwide
This funding from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) will support the IGF’s core operations to improve mining governance in its 86 member countries, which include most of the world’s major mining jurisdictions. The renewed backing will reinforce the IGF’s core operations, which include technical assistance, capacity building, and policy guidance to help governments implement the cornerstone Mining Policy Framework. This builds on the previous support of up to $5.4M from 2023-2024 to 2026-2027 the IGF has received from NRCan.
Building on this foundation, the IGF will also launch the IGF Mining Academy, a new global initiative designed to empower policymakers and strengthen institutional capacity across the mining sector. The Academy will deliver dynamic, hands-on training programs for government officials, foster a vibrant community of practice, and serve as a hub for excellence in mining governance.
Global Partnership For Sustainable Mining
“We are deeply grateful for Canada’s continued partnership and leadership in sustainable mining governance. This renewed support will allow the IGF to expand its reach, empower policy-makers with new skills, and strengthen the foundations for responsible mineral development around the world,” said Isabelle Ramdoo, Director, IGF.
“The launch of the IGF Mining Academy marks an exciting new chapter in building the institutional capacity needed to ensure mining has a positive impact on people and the planet.”
“Canada and our partners are putting real capital behind the secure and sustainable critical mineral supply chains that our economies and defence industries rely on – and the people and organizations that make them possible,” said the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. “By supporting organizations like the IGF, we are helping deliver the responsibly produced minerals the world needs.”
The IGF supports its 86 member countries in advancing their sustainable development goals through effective laws, policies, and regulations for the mining sector. We help governments take action to develop inclusive and gender-equitable practices, optimize financial benefits, support livelihoods, and safeguard the environment. Our work covers the full mining life cycle, from exploration to mine closure, and projects of all sizes, from artisanal mining to large-scale operations. Guided by our members’ needs, we provide in-country assessments, capacity building, technical training, publications, and events to advance best practices, peer learning, and engagement with industry and civil society. The International Institute for Sustainable Development has hosted the IGF Secretariat since October 2015. Core funding is provided by the government of Canada.