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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.
Events
Breaking Ground: Critical minerals, critical opportunities for women’s participation
PDAC Event | Partnering for Progress: Advancing artisanal and small-scale gold mining for sustainabl
IGF at 2025 Mining Indaba
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Blog
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.
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?
April 10, 2024
Variable Royalties for Mineral Price Volatility in the Energy Transition
Careful design and implementation of these variable royalties could prove worthwhile for many countries, especially as mineral price volatility is likely to increase in the energy transition.
Announcements
Isabelle Ramdoo Appointed IGF Director
UNEP and IGF Strengthen Collaboration on Environmental Sustainability of Minerals and Metals
IGF Launches Fundamentals of Gender Equality Challenge
Our Impact
Our work creates policy solutions for a more sustainable mining sector.
Boosting Zambia’s Mining Revenue Through Tax Audits, Transfer Pricing Legislation and License Valu
Integrating Inclusivity Into Argentina’s Lithium Sector
Protecting Public Finances With Deep Dive Support for Colombia
Setting a Benchmark Price for Phosphate to Bring Financial Benefits to Senegal
