Upcoming Events
We bring together governments, industry, academia, and civil society to explore evolving issues and solutions to good governance in mining through conferences, webinars, and panel discussions.
August 26th, 2026
The 2026 Mining and Sustainability Forum of the Americas takes place in Santiago, Chile on Wednesday, August 26. Register now.
October 12th, 2026 to October 14th, 2026
The IGF's 22nd Annual General Meeting will be held on October 12-14, 2026, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, hosted by UN Trade and Development.
Past Events
April 5th, 2022
The global artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector employs an estimated 45 million people and indirectly supports 150 million. Earlier this year, the IGF Secretariat worked with L
March 2nd, 2022
Mine closure is a complex, multidisciplinary undertaking requiring several years of planning and a coordinated effort from government and industry stakeholders, ideally beginning at
December 1st, 2021
Technological advancements are fundamentally changing the face of the mining sector. While such evolution in mining is nothing new, today’s innovations are taking hold with remarkable
November 30th, 2021 to December 1st, 2021
The use of tax treaties by developing countries is controversial, to say the least. Best case scenario? Tax treaties help to attract foreign direct investment by reducing the risk of do
November 24th, 2021
The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) and the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) hosted the First Consultative Expert Meeting on