Announcements

Sweden Joins IGF as 76th Member, commiting to demonstrating and supporting responsible mining.

Armenia Joins IGF as 75th Member, incorporating a sustainability focus into its new mining strategy.

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an independent think tank that delivers the knowledge to act. Our mission is to promote human development and environme

The Government of Lesotho expressed its commitment to responsible governance of the mining sector by joining the IGF as our 74th member.

A comprehensive review of mining tax incentives in 21 countries found that more than half have offered a complete exemption from corporate income tax for nine years on average.