Announcements

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.

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.

Governments struggling to manage the complex and sometimes chaotic artisanal and small scale-mining sector have a new toolkit: guidance developed by the IGF.

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).

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.