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.
Unlocking the Potential for Local Value Addition in the Construction Raw Materials Sector in India and Indonesia
November 05, 2020
This study focuses on two urban centres in India and Indonesia and includes a value chain analysis of selected construction raw materials, identifies environmental and socioeconomic market barriers, potentials, and opportunities.
Local Content Responses to COVID-19 and Automation? The Answer is Data
October 12, 2020
With the impacts of COVID-19 and increasing automation, detailed data is even more important for governments to understand mining sector requirements.
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.