Employment in Mining During COVID-19: Impacts, responses and future outlook
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
Upcoming events
Improving Legal Frameworks for ESIA and Management
Join the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) on Wednesday, July 8, at 9 a.m. Ottawa / 3 p.m. Geneva for a webinar to discuss its newest Guidance for Governments: Improving Legal Frameworks for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and Management.
[ES] Webinar: Mining Tax Policy and Administration Responses to COVID-19
This webinar will explore mining tax policy and administrative responses to the COVID-19 health crisis.
[FR] Mining Tax Policy Responses to COVID-19
Join IGF and the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) for a webinar exploring mining tax policy responses to the COVID-19 health crisis (in French).
COVID-19 and Local Procurement: How will the mining sector’s supply chains adapt?
Join us May 13 to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on supply chains and local content policies in mining.