Our new paper “Rethinking Industrial Strategies and the State: A Global South Perspective” has just been published in the latest issue of Social Research: An International Quarterly: “Challenges to Democracy and the Future of Capitalism”. In this paper, Lorenza Monaco and I highlight the distinct challenges

🇨🇱🇮🇩🇿🇦 How are countries managing the need to maintain a robust #mining sector, produce #criticalminerals & reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Our latest publication features case studies from Chile, Indonesia & South Africa. Read 👉 igfmining.org/resource/decar… #EnergyTransition

UNCTAD has produced important analyses over the years that often buck conventional wisdom but do a better job of identifying our options. This year's report is very much in this tradition, and worth a read. unctad.org/publication/tr…

In my own words—I speak about the need for STATE-OWNED land as part of a country's wider land tenure system, its necessity and importance to economic development and preservation of other resources. Sheila Khama - YouTube Subscribe to sheilakhama.com/podcast/ to receive an alert

Are you preparing a submission for the Consolidated #Mining Standard Initiative? Our new brief outlines the landscape and key trends in mining standards and sustainability initiatives in the sector. Read more 👉 igfmining.org/resource/navig… #miningstandards #sustainabledevelopment

How can targeted investments & policies harness the mining industry's potential to deploy digital technologies for broad socio-economic benefits? Our new report includes analysis & case studies from South Africa, the DRC & Senegal. Read it here 👉 igfmining.org/resource/lever…

What is the role of #ASM in sourcing #CriticalMinerals? While not all critical minerals can be easily sourced via ASM, our new report examines the sector's oft-overlooked potential to help meet demand for the #EnergyTransition & digital technology 👉 igfmining.org/resource/artis…

🇨🇦 #PDAC2025 is fast approaching & IGF Director Isabelle Ramdoo is heading the Secretariat's delegation in Toronto. Don't miss your chance to connect with the team & register for our #ASGM event with World Gold Council & World Bank 👇 ℹ️ igfmining.org/event/pdac-par…

Was this question asked to Hon. PM Modi or to the Saudi King? No this was a pure humiliation, to add insult to injury.

Looking forward to meeting you in Toronto on Sunday

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Yep, and Ha-Joon Chang wrote a whole book about it!

♀️WEDNESDAY | Are you attending #CSW69? Join our side event on women’s roles & opportunities related to the extraction, production & beneficiation of critical minerals for the energy transition & related sectors. 🤝Co-hosted with UN Trade and Development ℹ️ igfmining.org/event/breaking… #IWD2025

And without the French you would still be eating British pudding girl. How memory runs low

"By helping bridge the gap between global standards & domestic realities, the IGF works to ensure #mining delivers real value—economically, socially & environmentally," said Director Isabelle Ramdoo at today's opening panel at the #OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains.

"Instead of disengagement with #ASM, why not work towards policies that improve working conditions, support miners & reduce risks related to intermediaries?" asked the IGF's Jonathan Hamisi at the OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains. More 👉 igfmining.org/resource/artis…

“The #mining sector is at the foundation of any success we might have in achieving the energy transition and our climate targets,” said Quadrature Climate Foundation's Ruwa Matsika. Full conversation with the IGF’s Isabelle Ramdoo and Ege Tekinbas 👉 igfmining.org/critical-miner…

Thanks Sheila for the opportunity, once again it is always inspiring to speak to you.

⛓️ This week, G7 leaders vowed to strengthen critical mineral supply chains & recognized IGF Mining's role in this effort. "We are encouraged by this commitment & ready to work with our G7 partners,” said IGF Director Isabelle Ramdoo. IGF statement 👉 igfmining.org/announcement/i…

The 21st #IGFAGM is fast approaching, and we’re delighted to announce Prof. Jean-Marie Kanda Ntumba will be joining us to deliver a keynote speech touching on the theme: Value Beyond Extraction: Rethinking mining for a resilient future. Register now 👉 iisd.swoogo.com/igfagm