IGF Mining

Cobalt is a critical component in electric vehicle batteries, making it 🗝️ for low-emissions energy systems. But its supply chain is highly concentrated. Responsible sourcing, diversification, & stronger oversight are essential for sustainable chains. ➡️ igfmining.org/resource/commo…

As demand for critical minerals grows, tools like regional assessments can help manage cumulative impacts early. See lessons from Indonesia’s nickel industry 👉 igfmining.org/resource/nicke…

Indonesia now produces over half of the world’s nickel, making it central to EV and battery supply chains—but also a hotspot for environmental and social risks. Our new IGF case study unpacks the governance challenges and opportunities. Read more: igfmining.org/resource/nicke…

With over 1/2 of 🌎 mined nickel outputs & dominant nickel pig iron and battery-grade intermediate production, Indonesia sits at the heart of stainless steel and battery value chains. What does this mean for global markets and responsible mining? 🔎 igfmining.org/resource/count…

The IGF and Sierra Leone’s National Minerals Agency held a 4-day training on environmental management in mining. Around 50 participants focused on water, waste, biodiversity, mine closure & an iron ore mine field visit to to see practices first-hand. 🔎 igfmining.org/country-suppor…

Indonesia is reshaping the global nickel market. Export restrictions have accelerated domestic processing and value addition- with major implications for global supply chains. What comes next? 🔎 igfmining.org/resource/count…

Strengthening legal understanding of ISDS in the mining sector is not about limiting policy ambition, it is about supporting informed, confident, and resilient decision-making. Our new brief explains how to manage risks 👉 igfmining.org/resource/inves…

Understanding ISDS in the mining sector helps gov'ts design & implement clearer rules, issue permitting, negotiate coherent & fair contracts, keep defensible records, coordinate across agencies, & communicate credibly with investors & communities. 👉 igfmining.org/resource/inves…

How can gov'ts use SSIs effectively? 🌍 Include producing-country perspectives in design & governance 🎯 Align with national priorities, going beyond global requirements where needed 🔍 Assess value addition across the policy cycle 🏛️ Strengthen institutional capacity [2/2]

Sustainability Standards and Initiatives can strengthen mining governance—but only if they complement, not replace, public regulation. Strategic integration is 🔑 as gov'ts navigate complex sustainability requirements. 🔎 igfmining.org/wp-content/upl… [1/2]

As demand for minerals & metals increase, sustainability standards & initiatives have also more than doubled in past decades. Join experts in this event discussing a new report exploring how to navigate this evolving landscape. 🗓️ 30 April, 13:40 CEST ▶️ tiny.cc/GEN30Apr26

Investor-State Dispute Settlement should no longer be a niche legal issue for mining officials. Our new brief sets out the basics of ISDS, where consent sits, which rules & institutions govern cases, & how claims have arisen in the mining sector. 👉 igfmining.org/resource/inves…

As critical mineral demand grows, government-to-government (G2G) deals are reshaping how countries secure resources. But without #transparency, risks to governance, revenues and accountability remain. Read more in our new blog with @IGFMining 👉 eiti.org/blog-post/fast…

Copper processing and manufacturing can support Zambia’s economic growth and diversification, but needs strong environmental and social safeguards, as well as coordinated policy across energy, trade, and skills. More 👉 igfmining.org/resource/lever…

In Conakry, Guinea, the IGF and NCEA supported a 5-day workshop to strengthen capacity on environmental assessment & management. Training focused on water, waste and biodiversity through technical sessions and practical exercises. More 👉 igfmining.org/country-suppor…

NEW ANALYSIS | Midstream and downstream copper value addition can boost Zambia’s development path. To seize this opportunity, government can strengthen enablers including reliable power, affordable finance, skills, logistics, & feedstock access. More 👉 igfmining.org/resource/lever…

Australia is one of the 🌏's leading mining jurisdictions, with strong production in iron ore, gold, copper, lithium & other minerals. Our new profile brings together 🔑 data & analysis on the sector’s economic, environmental & social dimensions. 🔎 igfmining.org/resource/count…

NEW | Our latest case study explores how Ontario manages the environmental and social impacts of nickel mining through strong regulation and collaboration. Learn more 👉 igfmining.org/resource/nicke…

📢 We're pleased to welcome @hilldanr, Deputy Director at @NRCan, as new Chair of the IGF Executive Committee. Daniel is a natural resources economist with expertise in minerals, trade, & international cooperation, as well as a champion of responsible mining governance.

🤝 This mission built on 3 years of collaboration. Sessions focused on addressing complex, sector-specific issues arising in large-scale mining operations and supporting the authorities in refining and amending mining tax legislation in line with international good practices 🌎

⛏️ Ecuador is rich in #criticalminerals. Translating this wealth into public revenues is a key policy challenge. Last month, the IGF worked alongside @OECDtax @SRIoficialEc @FinanzasEc & @EcuadorMAE to advance efforts to strengthen mining tax policy & administration 🤝