Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development Annual General Meeting Report
From October 27–29, 2015, the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development convened its 11th Annual General Meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.
From October 27–29, 2015, the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) convened its 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Geneva, Switzerland.
The AGM was attended by more than 230 participants from 54 countries, including representatives from member and non-member governments, international organizations, industry associations and civil society organizations.
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