Employment in Mining During COVID-19: Impacts, responses and future outlook
Join the IGF Wednesday, June 10, at 9 a.m. Ottawa / 3 p.m. Geneva as we look at the impacts of COVID-19 on employment and earnings in the mining sector.
Join the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) Wednesday, June 10, at 9 a.m. Ottawa / 3 p.m. Geneva as we look at the impacts of COVID-19 on employment and earnings in the mining sector.
Experts will discuss immediate responses taken by governments and mining industries around the globe in response to challenges faced by workers. We will also explore what the future outlook could be, taking into consideration the need to secure jobs while prioritizing the health and safety of employees.
Isabelle Ramdoo, Senior Associate with IGF, will moderate the webinar with:
- Nicky Black, Director of Social and Economic Development, ICMM
- Alette Van Leur, Director of Sectoral Policies Department, ILO
- Dione Macedo, Geologist and Coordinator, Ministry of Mines and Geology, Government of Brazil
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