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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
IGF 22nd Annual General Meeting
Gender Equity and Resource Governance: Bridging lived realities to global climate action
IGF-ICMM Policy Dialogue alongside OECD Critical Minerals Forum 2026 | Overcoming Barriers to Respon
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Blog
June 19, 2026
The Hidden Vulnerabilities in Critical Mineral Supply: Why auxiliary inputs should be treated as strategic resources
Recent disruptions in the Middle East highlight a growing vulnerability in global mineral value chains that extends beyond minerals. While much attention focuses on oil, gas, and energy markets, the implications reach deeper into the industrial systems that underpin critical mineral production. The Strait of ...
April 27, 2026
Fast-tracking Critical Minerals: How government-to-government deals are reshaping resource governance
With the anticipated increase in demand for critical minerals to enable energy and digital transition, governments are increasingly turning to government-to-government (G2G) deals and partnership frameworks to diversify supply chains and secure access to critical raw materials. Since January 2025, the United States, for example, ...
March 30, 2026
From Illicit Flows to Responsible Gold: Inside the Global Coalition for Action on ASGM
Record gold prices are driving a surge in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), yet illicit flows undermine revenues, communities, and global security. The price of gold has risen by approximately 500% since 2008, making it one of the world’s most sought-after commodities. Yet the sector ...
Announcements
Canada Extends Mining Governance Support With New IGF Funding
Angola Joins the IGF
IGF Welcomes the G7 Critical Minerals Action Plan
Our Impact
Our work creates policy solutions for a more sustainable mining sector.
Ensuring Fair Revenue Collection from Ecuador’s Growing Mining Sector
Unlocking Mining Revenues: Papua New Guinea introduces capital gains tax on extractives
Spurring Action to Manage Abandoned Sites and Toxic Chemicals in Cameroon’s Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector
Pioneering Gender Equity in Honduras’ Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector
