Announcements

IGF Releases Mining Policy Framework Assessment: Senegal
April 19, 2017
Mining is an important—and growing—pillar of Senegal’s economy, and is expected to play a significant role in the country’s continued social and economic development. The IGF is pleased to present its assessment of Senegal's mining policies.

Ecuador Reaffirms its Commitment to Sustainable Mining by Joining IGF
March 07, 2017
The Government of Ecuador expressed its commitment to good governance of the mining sector by joining the IGF, formally signed its membership application during a press conference at the annual PDAC meeting.

IGF Releases Guidance to Help Governments Manage Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
January 19, 2017
Governments struggling to manage the complex and sometimes chaotic artisanal and small scale-mining sector have a new toolkit: guidance developed by the IGF.

IGF Welcomes Liberia as 56th Member, Applauds Commitment to Mining Sustainably
December 19, 2016
The government of Liberia has expressed its commitment to good governance of the extractives industry by joining the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF).

IISD Welcomes Greg Radford as Director of Secretariat for Sustainable Mining Initiative
May 02, 2016
The International Institute for Sustainable Development is pleased to welcome Greg Radford as Director of the IGF. Radford brings more than 20 years of experience helping governments and businesses adopt and apply environmental and social standards.