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Expert insights and analysis on complex and emerging issues to help mining countries and the industry stay informed on evolving opportunities for good governance in mining.

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September 20, 2017
For many resource-rich developing countries, mineral resources present an unparalleled economic opportunity to increase government revenue. Tax base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) by multinational corporations and weak tax administration threaten this prospect.
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June 21, 2017
The Extractives Hub is a new tool aimed at helping government officials in resource-rich developing countries access relevant information on the governance of mining and oil and gas industries. It also provides training and support on a wide range of topics such as; modelling a national fiscal policy; legislative review; ASM formalization support; and transfer pricing baseline analysis.
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December 21, 2016
Please accept our best wishes for the new year and our thanks to all those who have contributed to the IGF’s success in 2016. It is a busy period for the IGF Secretariat as the IISD team expands to fulfill the ambitious agenda of IGF members and its primary funder, the Government of Canada.
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December 19, 2016
MInGov is a newly-developed tool that comprehensively analyzes a country’s mining sector and its context, and identifies sector governance strengths and weaknesses. It pinpoints in detail where the sector is not functioning as it should.
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August 22, 2016
A message from the Director of the IGF on looking to the future of mining for sustainable development.