#ICYMI: What challenges can #tax treaties pose for governments? A new practice note provides guidance for countries to make sure they maintain their right to tax #mining income under their treaties & therefore collect critical public revenue. Read more from IGF Mining.👇

The IGF Secretariat wishes you a safe and happy holiday season!

On the global minimum tax, the OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives needs to address the issue of stabilized #tax incentives to protect the revenue of developing country governments. Read the recommendations from IISD 👇 🔸Now available in English, French & Spanish 👉 iisd.org/publications/i… #Tax4Dev

How can former mine sites offer continuing & sustainable opportunities? 🔄 ☀️ 🍃 Our new case study digs into how old #mining areas are now generating #solar & #wind energy in Canada & Germany. 🔸Check it out 👉 igfmining.org/our-work/post-… #reneweables #postmining #energy

🇨🇮 Government officials in Côte d'Ivoire used our Mining #ESIA Tool to identify gaps in the county’s legal framework & institutional practices on mine closure & post-closure planning & implementation. It was part of a GIZ initiative. Read more: igfmining.org/workshop/cote-…

Mining often involves a range of cross-border transactions–but which country has the right to tax them? Our #tax treaty practice note helps #mining nations safeguard their financial interests. 🔸 Now in English, French & Spanish 👉 bit.ly/3nW2z82 #BEPSinMining

💧 Governments have in key role in effective mine water management. Our new report reviews #water management frameworks & related tools for policymakers in #mining countries. Check it out ➡️ bit.ly/3gvuSpU

🔔 Mine closure is a complex, multidisciplinary undertaking that requires years of planning. Are governments and industry prepared for the coming wave of closures? Join our webinar with ICMM to explore the issues 👉 igfmining.org/event/mine-clo… #mining #mineclosure

This #IWD2022 equip yourself to #BreakTheBias & earn your certificate in #GenderAndMining Governance. Our FREE, self-paced, virtual course is now available in English, French & Spanish, Enroll now 👉 learningfornature.org/en/courses/gen… Partners: UN Development Naturvårdsverket Learning for Nature

"I am more confident to deal with gender issues, & I will use my knowledge to influence policy changes in my institution." #BreakTheBias ☝️ 1 of the 1,700+ participants from 133 countries in our #GenderAndMining course last year. More 👉 igfmining.org/impactstory/fo…

🇨🇦 How did lessons from the Mount Polley #tailings breach inform how British Columbia audits regulatory frameworks? Our new case study on BC's audit function for tailings outlines: 🔸 Its development & implementation 🔸 Lessons from the initial audit 👉 igfmining.org/announcement/r…

NEXT WEEK: We will present the IGF's Mining #ESIA Tool (MET) at #IAIA22. The MET helps governments identify gaps in institutional capacity as well as their legal & policy frameworks & practices pertaining to ESIAs in #mining. Can the MET help your country?

🚨Sign up now! ATAF , IGF Mining and TJNA are inviting government and non-government stakeholders to discuss changes in the #MiningSector and the need to rethink the future of #ResourceTaxation in #Africa #AMI2022 📅5th May 2022 🕒 11:00-12:45 GMT 🔗buff.ly/3rFQRQL

🇿🇦 Join us for breakfast at #MiningIndaba! The IGF and partners are organizing two morning meetings to discuss key topics for #mining policy-makers. The events will take place at The Cullinan Hotel in Cape Town. Agendas & event registration links 👉 linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Last week, the IGF participated in a number of events at #MiningIndaba focused on gender equality, new #mining technologies, artisanal and small-scale mining & more. Read more our contributions at Indaba 👉 igfmining.org/event/2022-min…

📅 SAVE THE DATE! The 2022 IGF Annual General Meeting will be held in-person and focus on critical minerals for the low-carbon energy transition. Registration & more details coming soon. #IGFAGM We hope to see you in Geneva on November 7-10, 2022! ℹ️ igfmining.org/event/18th-ann…

Merci UEMOA_Officiel et @EIA_NCEA pour ce partenariat afin de mieux accompagner les pays d'Afrique de l'Ouest en matière d'EIES et d'audit environnemental et social dans le secteur Minier. Le besoin d'intégrer la fermeture des mines au moment de l'EIES a été soulévé par tous.

📅 SAVE THE DATE! #IGFAGM The 2022 IGF Annual General Meeting will be held in-person and focus on #CriticalMinerals for the #EnergyTransition. Registration & more details coming soon. We hope to see you in Geneva on November 7-10, 2022! ℹ️ igfmining.org/event/18th-ann…

We are pleased to be deploying IGF's Mining #ESIA Tool (MET) in Mexico. Launched in 2021, the MET has already helped Burkina, Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Lesotho, #UEMOA identify and address the gaps in their ESIA regulatory frameworks and practices. Can the MET help your country?

🇧🇫🇲🇱🇳🇪 A gold find in the Sahel region coincided with rising religious extremism, conflict & crime alongside artisanal gold #mining. Read our new report on policies, illicit financial flows (#IFFs) & links between conflict, crime, terrorism & #ASGM 👉 igfmining.org/announcement/i…