Blog
The IGF publishes blogs by Secretariat staff and guest authors on important issues for mining countries and other stakeholders. These blogs do not represent the views or opinions of the IGF Secretariat or its member countries.
Three Ways COVID-19 Shows Vulnerable Workers Need Stronger Social Protections Now
September 21, 2020
What can governments and industry do to ensure vulnerable workers aren’t left behind when the next pandemic strikes?
Mining During and After COVID-19: A perspective from IndustriALL Global Union
July 23, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the future and prepared trade unions for the new world of work in mining post-COVID-19, the authors say.
Commentary: Reform mining tax systems to rebuild post-pandemic public finances
July 15, 2020
In the post-Covid world, governments need to do a resource tax policy rethink.
[EN/FR] Analysis: Mining taxes are on the rise in Africa
July 08, 2020
Recent legislative evolutions are raising the tax burden borne by mining companies. What trends are emerging?
Three Lessons From Global Mining Tax Policy Responses to COVID-19
July 02, 2020
Three lessons that emerged from our trio of webinars on the topic.