More than 400 attendees at the #IGFAGM focused on ways to diversify value in small-scale and non-metallic #mining, establish legal frameworks for value addition policies, and align value addition with environmental protection
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Critical minerals are essential to the #renewables energy transition
#IGFAGM heard how UN agencies have established a task force on the topic, and G7 countries are working on a roadmap to promote standards-based markets for #CriticalMinerals
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Clovis Freire, UNCTAD, summarizes key takeaways from the #IGFAGM, including: economic diversification to reduce countries’ exposure to price volatility; wise resource management and transparency; and reinvesting mining revenues in people and planet.
Daniel Hill, Natural Resources Canada, highlights the G7's Critical Minerals Action Plan, noting G7 countries are working in collaboration with stakeholders on a roadmap to promote standards-based markets for critical minerals.
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#IGFAGM hears experiences from Georgia & Philippines. Anne-Karla Navarro, Philippines, highlights its Critical Minerals Strategy will strengthen resource stewardship of resources, increase govt support for exploration, streamline permitting processes & enhance transparency of mineral sales.
On national strategies for critical minerals, the International Energy Agency notes high supply chain concentration and global collaboration opportunities. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, UK, anticipates making resource mapping data available via an open-source platform.
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Mariangela Linoci, UNCTAD, notes women in mining are concentrated in low-skill, low-quality jobs. She calls for non-discrimination in hiring practices and working conditions, creating gender focal points in mining institutions, and ensuring technological advancements create opportunities.
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On participatory monitoring of water resources at mine sites, Fernando Alarcón, CEO, AFS Engineering & Consulting, Peru, emphasizes the need to build trust and promote communication with local communities, underscoring that for many, water is sacred and linked with people's core beliefs.
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#IGFAGM discusses how to have strong water governance. Speakers advise that conducting Strategic Environmental Assessments enables a broader view than can be gained from EIAs, while multi-stakeholder partnerships provide community oversight of projects and invites intercultural dialogue.
At the midpoint of the three-day #IGFAGM, delegates considered examples of successful policies and practices in sustainability standards, rehabilitation of mine lands and environmental policies
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On envt'l policies in mineral value chains, trade & forest campaigner Perrine Fournier, Fern, proposes reducing demand for critical minerals in EVs by favoring sodium-ion batteries, prioritizing responsible sourcing, & creating no-go zones in forest areas so they're not cleared for mining.
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In a session on abandoned mine lands, Peter Whitbread-Abrutat, Future Terrains International Ltd and author of a book, “102 Things to Do with a Hole in the Ground”, describes options for site rehabilitation and reuse, using the Eden Project in Cornwall, UK, as a salient example.
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Joseph Ng'ang'a Kuria, Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy & Maritime Affairs, Kenya, highlights rehabilitation of small-scale mining sites as part of efforts toward Kenya’s target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032, saying: "Abandoned ASM lands are not wastelands – they’re opportunities."
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On value-addition policies, Abdulrahman Al-Belushi, Ministry of Industry & Mineral Resources, Saudi Arabia, outlines graduated reductions in mining royalties if extracted material is processed or sold within the country, availability of loans, & govt investment in new technologies.
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#IGFAGM participants hear of successes & challenges in introducing value-addition policies, as speakers share experiences from Brazil, Chile, Saudi Arabia and Morocco. Access to cheap energy, a clear & predictable permitting regime, and strong local partnerships all help bring long-term investment.
#IGFAGM discusses sustainability standards: Rachel Zhou, Reach Advisory International, notes Chinese mining companies are gradually aligning with international practice — but while #ESG standards require due diligence; many such processes by Chinese institutions are not internationally recognized.
#IGFAGM plenary on sustainability standards notes proliferation of standards in mineral supply chains. Speakers call for interoperable standards and comparability between products such as batteries; note companies can gain competitive advantage by meeting sustainability standards.
On Day 2⃣ of #IGFAGM 2025, the GEN is at the plenary session, "Standards and Producing Countries: From impact to agency", which will address real-world impacts of standards on national governance, regulatory alignment & development priorities.
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On Day 2⃣ of #IGFAGM 2025, the GEN is at the plenary session, "Standards and Producing Countries: From impact to agency", which will address real-world impacts of standards on national governance, regulatory alignment & development priorities.
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The #IGFAGM noted the global rush for #criticalminerals used in renewable energy and electric vehicle tech could benefit developing countries—but only if they can implement appropriate policies regarding licensing, taxation and benefit sharing
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#IGFAGM speakers say “real-time support”, not only training, for tax inspectors, data sharing among govt agencies to detect reporting discrepancies, and partnerships btw small-scale miners and big companies can help countries maximise returns from mining without discouraging investment.
In a panel discussion on the role of government in mineral exploration, speakers highlight the value of public geo-science for increasing transparency and democratisation of minerals exploration, including for First Nations & municipalities who may provide "the social licence to operate."
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Prof. Jean-Marie Kanda, Senior Advisor to the President of DRC, highlights DRC’s mining code now requires companies to share 0.3% of their turnover with local communities. He warns that implementation “is only possible if we have peace and security” and win-win partnerships are essential.
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#IGFAGM opening: UNCTAD Dep. SG Pedro Manuel Moreno highlights new UN Task Force on Critical Energy Transition Minerals and its work in (1) valuation & benefit sharing; & (2) traceability, transparency & markets — to ensure global demand for critical minerals delivers real benefits for communities.
The 21st #IGFAGM starts today in Geneva on the theme of “value beyond extraction.” More than 400 delegates will attend sessions reimagining how countries can best use mineral wealth to support diversified, resilient & sustainable economies.
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Can #minerals fuel transformational & sustainable economic development?
The 21st #IGFAGM is a unique opportunity for policymakers and non-government actors to rethink #mining for a more resilient future.
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📅 REGISTER NOW! The 21st #IGFAGM is set for November 3-5, 2025, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, hosted by @unctad.bsky.social.
The theme is Value Beyond Extraction: Rethinking #Mining for a Resilient Future.
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📅 REGISTER NOW! The 21st #IGFAGM is set for November 3-5, 2025, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, hosted by @unctad.bsky.social. The theme is Value Beyond Extraction: Rethinking Mining for a Resilient Future.
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🛑 Governments have a duty to enforce the right to NOT MINE in vulnerable areas. Human rights impact assessments can safeguard communities against exploitation and environmental harm. #MiningResponsibly #HumanRights #IGFAGM
