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For the recent International Day for Women in Mining, we asked some of the women at Gold Fields about their working experiences in our industry ⬇ We are committed to keep building a diverse, respectful workplace where every person can thrive. Women now make up 25% of our people and we are working to increase this to 30% by 2030. _______________ 👉 Learn more about Gold Fields' people in our most recent Report to Stakeholders ➡ https://lnkd.in/dmkhX8Uf #GoldFields #mining #goldmining

So...let's talk about the title of this article. Forget the content for now. The title "Do we really need more women in the boardroom? A bottom-up approach may provide more benefit for women" is a narrative that we must stop perpetuating. It's both, it's all! By 2022, women held 17.6% of director positions within top-500 listed mining companies, up from 4.9% in 2012. [See data from White & Case LLP, ARCH Emerging Markets Partners Limited and Women In Mining UK (WIM UK): https://lnkd.in/euZ6CmpF] On the panel, it was stated that one of the problems with women in mining groups is that they do not focus on women at grassroots, entry level. However, it is the women in mining groups, particularly in the Global South, that are taking on deep rooted systemic challenges that women and communities face of gender-transformation on the ground. Context is key! I encourage mining companies to stop making it an either/or issue and to make it a mining issue. Let's stop questioning whether we need more women and address the disparities in numbers--in number of women; in number of new entrants; in number of diverse thinking. #womeninmining #wimuk https://lnkd.in/eRvUDMpk

Only four more days to nominate your colleagues for the #WIM100! I made a commitment this year to nominate at least five women - and I would like to encourage you to join me and set aside a half hour to nominate five outstanding women you work with in our industry. And heck, if you need or want someone to nominate you, send me a PM! Prospector Women in Mining Canada Women In Mining UK (WIM UK) Women in Mining USA Women in Mining (WIM) Central America #womeninmining #mining #geology #exploration

Every woman in mining carries not just tools, but the hopes and dreams of generations. Like the precious resources we seek, the voices of women in mining are not just valuable beyond measure but also reshaping the industry. Diversity in mining isn’t just about equality, it’s about innovation. When we listen to all voices, we unearth new possibilities. Your voice matters. #WomenInMining #MiningIndustry #DiversityInMining #WomenEmpowerment #InnovationInMining #BreakingBarriers #STEMWomen #GenderEquality #MiningMatters #VoicesOfChange #SustainableMining #FemaleLeadership #IndustryInnovation #EmpowerHer #MiningCareers #WomenInSTEM #DiversityAndInclusion #MiningLife #WomenInTech #FutureOfMining

Explore how Multotec is championing diversity and inclusion in the mining industry! In this feature, women from across Multotec share their experiences, challenges, and accomplishments, highlighting the valuable roles they play in shaping a more inclusive future. Dive into these inspiring stories and discover how Multotec is paving the way for women in mining. Read more here:

I'd like to give you the human side to this brief interview! Women In Mining UK (WIM UK) do so much to support their volunteers and the wider community of women. Aymone Schendel waited around for me so we could do this recording. The minute we stopped she was hands on to pack things up in time to make it to the airport. I just want to give a sincere shout out to all the WIM UK volunteers for their commitment, kindness, and support, and especially to Aymone Schendel who is tireless and really quite irreplaceable. Women in Mining is a community of people who want the best for each other, and work endlessly to support each woman's advancement. Thank you. You can count on me as an ally too. For myself, this was day 5 of non-stop listening, thinking, hosting, moderating, engaging and under-eating for a range of reasons. I think you can tell by the state of my face (not to mention inability to string a sentence together (sorry Lucie Goulet!)) that I was exhausted! But I stand by my words. Mining is complex, and I love a challenge, which is what keeps me invested in it. What I didn't say is that I think positive disruption in mining means mainstreaming feminist values - greater inclusion, democracy, equity, compassion in governance and decision-making. The way I want to positively disrupt mining is to help others envisage and vivify a post-extractivist, contributory, and regenerative sector that is welcomed by local communities, leverages its expertise and connections to nature to enhance the environment, and that truly benefits nations as a whole and not just the elite. This is not just about advancing women - that is important. It's also about addressing racism, classism, patriarchy as a whole, etc. And for those who haven't studied feminism, please don't misunderstand; this is as much about benefiting any gender because empowered and equal women and queer people is good for men too. It really is about centering welfare, freedom, and unleashing the potential of each of us to be our best in a system that facilitates that. Perhaps this is one of the hardest sectors to achieve this, but we must try.

On this International Day of Women in Mining, we celebrate the incredible work performed by women in our industry worldwide. At Cementation, we are committed to treating every employee, and every stakeholder with respect and we fully agree with this year’s #IDWIM2024 theme “I am Mining and I Belong.” We acknowledge and celebrate the perseverance, leadership, talent, and enthusiasm of all who identify as women in the mining industry. They are critical players in the productivity and sustainability of our workforce and contribute to strengthening the future of mining globally. To learn more about the contributions of women in the global mining industry, read the IWiM’s 2021-2023 Impact Report - https://lnkd.in/g4dd_cMf #IWIM #WomenInMining #InternationalDayOfWomenInMining #MiningIndustry #WomenInSTEM #DiversityInMining #EmpowerWomen #MiningCommunity #WomenInBusiness #GlobalMining #MiningLeadership #IAmMining #SoyMinería #JeSuisLactivitéMinière #SouMineração

International Day of Women in Mining (IDWIM) is an annual global campaign that honours the achievements of all who identify as women and the advancement of inclusion in mining. “I am Mining and I Belong” is the theme for IDWIM 2024. Find out how to get involved: https://ow.ly/q2eE50QJtXa

#DYK companies with gender-diverse leadership are 25% more likely to outperform their least-diverse peers? Despite these findings, women still make up just 15% of the mining industry’s workforce. Due to these staggering statistics, it’s no surprise that gender representation in mining was high on the agenda at this year’s 36th Annual Gold Forum Americas event, presented by Denver Gold Group. With an executive leadership team that is 50% female, Newmont was proud to hear Chief Operating Officer Natascha Viljoen and Chief Financial Officer Karyn Ovelmen share their thoughts on diversity in the industry and discuss future opportunities to bolster inclusion. Read more in our latest article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eHfB-7x2 #Newmont #GFA2024 #GoldMining #CopperMining #WomenInMining #DiversityandInclusion

Breaking barriers and building mines — women are shattering stereotypes and paving the way for inclusion and diversity in the mining industry. In Mexico, there are currently 66,000 women in mining, representing 16.3% of the workforce in mining. From engineers to geologists, our team of 96 women at our Zimapán operations has grown significantly from 69 at the end of 2021. With every step forward, these women are reshaping the industry, demonstrating that there are no limits to what we can achieve!