The members of the Forum have finalized their Mining Policy Framework (MPF). The Framework is the summary outcome of the work of the Forum over the last five years. (Mining Policy Framework) (Summary of the Mining Policy Framework: French) (Summary of the Mining Policy Framework: Russian) (Mining Policy Framework: Spanish)

The Framework was tabled over the course of the nineteenth session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD19) that was held in May 2011 in New York. It was presented as a compendium of best practices for governments to best deal with the full range of issues related to mining. Delegates to CSD19 recognized the work of the Forum, including the Policy Framework for the mining sector as a way to provide a systemic approach for developing mining in a way that promotes sustainable development.

• IGF Flyer English-Español [PDF]
• IGF Flyer English- Français [PDF]