CRIRSCO Special General Meeting 2026 Opens in Istanbul

The CRIRSCO Executive met in Istanbul, Türkiye, on 7 September 2026 for an Executive meeting to finalise arrangements for this week’s in-person Special General Meeting (SGM) of Members.

CRIRSCO Executive (left to right): Lynn Olssen, Lufi Rachmad, Edmund Sides, Garth Kirkham, Jun Angeles

The executive meeting marked the beginning of the SGM programme, which brings together the CRIRSCO Executive, representatives of all the CRIRSCO members and delegations from applicant countries and invited guests. The week’s events will include discussions on CRIRSCO’s governance, finances, communications, and external relationships. It will also provide an opportunity for applicant delegations to find out more about how CRIRSCO works. The meeting also provides an annual opportunity for social networking and informal discussion amongst the participants.

The SGM will also include a public conference on the topic of “Mineral Asset Valuation, Financing and Reporting Standards” on 10 September.

CRIRSCO is pleased to welcome its members, applicant countries and invited participants to Istanbul and looks forward to a productive and successful SGM 2026.