- Report year:2026
- Report author: Lead author: Maria Ezpeleta; Co-authors: Ege Tekinbas and Elena Cornaro and Contributors: Camila Pereira Rego Meireles and Ciara Daniels
- Organisation: IGF Intergovermental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development
The report examines how rising demand for critical minerals is reshaping mining in the context of the energy transition. It highlights risks of worsening gender inequalities, particularly for Indigenous and rural women. It calls for gender-responsive policies, inclusive consultation, and equitable benefit-sharing. Ultimately, it stresses that gender equality is essential for a just and sustainable transition.