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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

Evolving Standards on Stabilization: New norms, practical insights, and emerging risks

Exploring the evolution of stabilization norms, practical insights for implementation, and emerging risks for resource-rich countries.
April 15, 2025
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Abandoned Mines Management: A new IGF tool to take inventory and assess risks

Learn about the challenges and opportunities with abandoned mines and participate in a demonstration of IGF’s new abandoned mines inventory and risk assessment tool.
March 18, 2025
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Breaking Ground: Critical minerals, critical opportunities for women’s participation

Event Summary This critical dialogue emphasized that the global energy transition, heavily dependent on critical minerals, must not reinforce existing inequalities but support inclusive
March 12, 2025
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Blog

Metal processing facility in South Africa, with water in the foreground and the forst and sky in the background

March 28, 2025

Tax Policies for Enhancing Domestic Value Addition for Critical Minerals: Lessons from policy and practice

With global demand for critical minerals soaring, resource-rich countries must focus on strengthening infrastructure, clear regulations, and access to finance before relying on tax incentives to drive successful domestic value addition.

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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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Announcements

Isabelle Ramdoo Appointed IGF Director

Isabelle Ramdoo has been appointed as the Director of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF).
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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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Our Impact

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

Pioneering Gender Equity in Honduras’ Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector

We supported the Government of Honduras to adopt a gender-sensitive approach to foster more inclusive and equitable practices in ASM.

Boosting Zambia’s Mining Revenue Through Tax Audits, Transfer Pricing Legislation and License Valu

Our deep dive technical assistance program in Zambia focused on mining taxation and revenue collection.

Integrating Inclusivity Into Argentina’s Lithium Sector

The IGF worked with officials in Argentina to strengthen governance and support gender equality in resource-rich provinces.

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.