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IGF releases Guidance for Governments on Local Content Policies to Strengthen Economies
July 18, 2018
A new toolkit developed by the IGF aims to help resource-rich countries find more sustainable and inclusive economic solutions, fostering stronger linkages between mineral resources and the rest of the economy.
CIRDI and IGF Sign MOU to Advance Mining for Sustainable Development
June 20, 2018
The IGF and CIRDI announced the signing of an MOU to enhance collaboration to promote the sustainable development of mineral and natural resources for the benefit of people, governments and countries around the world.
Submit Comments on The Hidden Cost of Tax Incentives in Mining
June 18, 2018
The OECD and the IGF invite comments on a draft toolkit that will help developing countries to identify and cost potential behavioral responses by mining investors to tax incentives.
Challenging Cultural Norms in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Crucial to Improving Women’s Economic Empowerment
May 14, 2018
Women who work in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) face economic, decision-making, legal and institutional exclusions due to cultural norms. This is the finding of a new report from the IGF/
Sudan Becomes IGF’s 66th Member, Welcomes Opportunity to Combat Poverty and Improve Environmental Management
May 11, 2018
The Republic of Sudan expressed its commitment to responsible governance of the mining sector by joining the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF).