The IGF’s cornerstone Mining Policy Framework (MPF) represents the practices required for good environmental, social, and economic governance of the mining sector and the generation and equitable sharing of benefits to contribute to sustainable development.
The MPF has served as the basis for the IGF’s assessment and implementation work with several member countries. In 2023, IGF members ratified an updated MPF that outlines international good practices throughout the full mining life cycle and affirms the IGF’s mandate to work on the following six policy areas:
The MPF is complemented by the Guidance Notes document, which provides detailed guidance on implementation for each MPF recommendation.
