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Celebrating the Women of Bushveld Minerals. #womensmonth2023 #bmn Meet Tsholofelo Matsobane, Junior Process Engineer at Bushveld Vanchem. "There has been a clear benefit realized after the introduction of gender diversity in the mining industry. However, we cannot shy away from the fact that some women face several challenges in this industry and that creates a setback in their full participation. Those include cultural and societal norms, being a reproductive species, work-life balance issues and family responsibility. Women can also be easily overlooked or have their capabilities questioned because of working in a male dominated industry. I personally feel like women must work twice as hard to continuously prove themselves and cement their positions in this industry as compared to men. Given that there is an increase in the number of women in this industry every year, there is hope for the narrative to change especially because most mining companies are starting to embrace gender diversity and investing in women empowerment."

There are 45 million artisanal miners working across 80 countries. 🏹 including their families, 225 million people are supported by #asm - 2.5% of 🌍 population 🏹 The World Bank estimates a further 134-269 million people sell food, clothing, shelter and equipment to these miners 🏹 ASM produces 20% of our #gold, 80% of #sapphire, 15% of #cobalt and significant quantities of other #preciousmetals and #criticalminerals like #copper and #nickel ASM matters. ASM formalization transitions miners to stable predictable business processes and business relationships. Dignity and productivity of work result as miners are organized into coops or co.’s, trained, equipped, transitioned to good practices. Vulnerabilities are reduced including to bad actors and to safety incidents. #sustainabledevelopment is catalyzed when stable predictable fair business relationships become a norm. Governments can facilitate this by recognizing ASM as both legal and distinct from large scale mining, triggering policies that promote development. 30% of artisanal miners are women. By the numbers, that means that 13.5 million ASM participants are women. Women face barriers, lower pay and risks of sexual violence in many places across the sector. Women can be the ‘glue’ that supports broader development and community integration as ASM is formalized. Gender equality and broader #humanrights adherence are core to formalization. This is simply the right thing to do - dignity and respect for human rights can’t be seen as optional. This is also the smart thing - catalyzing productivity and development. The Blended Capital Group and our partners are committed to reimagining outcomes in ASM. We know that commercially realistic outcomes result - dignity, development, productivity. #impactinvestment #mininginvestment. We know that ASM bridges gaps in critical minerals supply. We know that human rights and gender equality are key elements of this work. Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) Levin Sources BanQu Inc. Napier Meridian Now is the time. #mining #sdgs #esg #responsiblemining #sustainablemining #energytransition #netzero https://lnkd.in/gbV28rza

CAPE TOWN, Feb. 5, 2024—Women account for about one-third of the artisanal and small-scale mining workforce, which supplies minerals essential to modern technologies and the global energy transition. But gender discrimination, enshrined in mining laws, and disregard for health, safety, and social protection limit the rights and economic opportunities of women artisanal and small-scale miners, finds a new World Bank report. Launched today at the annual Mining Indaba Conference, the 2023 State of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector report, a collaboration with the international development organization Pact, details gender inequalities in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) and highlights actions to improve gender equality and advance women’s participation. It reviews mining laws in 21 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, East Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America, and draws on primary data from 1,900 participants, contributing unique insights about the deep-seated barriers women face in fully participating in ASM activities and opportunities toward gender equality. "Women in artisanal and small-scale mining face formidable challenges that require urgent action to ensure they are safe and can thrive in the mine and at home," said World Bank Global Director for Energy and Extractives, Demetrios Papathanasiou. “We are thrilled to release this ground-breaking report, which offers concrete solutions to create a more inclusive and equitable mining sector that benefits women and everyone." https://lnkd.in/giXfCNGz

#womeninmining : Proud to be part of Norwegian gender equality Olga Odrzygóźdź is a PhD student in the Green Move project at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) and NTNU 👇 https://lnkd.in/dB-792G8 She holds a Master's degree in Management of Mineral Resources from the University of Warsaw. While studying, she worked as a lab technician at their Department of Geology, and afterwards spent a year volunteering in organic farming in France. Olga now conducts research on utilizing waste rocks and mine tailings for agricultural purposes as natural soil amendments and fertilizers. 👷♀️ Less than one in five the mining workforce are women. "The mining industry is still seen as male-dominated, with challenging working conditions and inflexible hours," acknowledges Olga, recognizing these demands aren't suitable for everyone and require endurance. Women with the drive and passion for this field often face rejection based on gender bias, meeting the assumption that such work isn't suitable for them. In her view the message should be clear: the mining industry welcomes women, and points out the significant difference in gender equality between Norway and other countries she has worked in. "Norway truly embodies equality in daily life, not just on a gender level; it's not just empty words in legislation. I'm proud to be a part of this," she notes and points out past encounters with gender prejudice, and attributes this bias to a mix of cultural norms, upbringing, and family influence. How can the global situation be transformed? -To bridge the gender gap in the mining industry, a shift is needed towards skill-based evaluations for hiring, irrespective of gender. #research #mineralprocessing #minerals #mining #genderequality #sustainable #mineralresources NTNU Faculty of Engineering Camilo Andrés Mena Silva Kornel Tobiczyk Ahmad Hassanzadeh Mustafa Guner Irina Chernyshova Rolf Arne Kleiv Beril Güner Kristina Ryeng Simavik Ezgi Akyildiz Patrycja Bednarek Vladislav Slabov Przemyslaw B. Kowalczuk Özge AKYILDIZ IWiM - International Women in Mining

Gender diversity has become a critical focus for Australia’s mining industry, with one company, FORACO INTERNATIONAL SA Australia, setting a notable example through its initiatives.

Historically, the mining sector has been dominated by physically demanding jobs deemed unsuitable for women. However, in 2024, more mining businesses than ever are challenging this stereotype, demonstrating that women are equally capable of contributing to one of Australia’s largest industries.

Despite these advancements, significant barriers remain, particularly concerning work-life balance, which affects women's employment and retention in the industry.

According to the 2024 National Working Families Report, the mining industry ranked lowest in perceived leadership support for work-family balance, with less than 50% of respondents agreeing that their leaders actively champion such support.

Enhancing support for working parents and carers and promoting equitable distribution of work and caregiving responsibilities can significantly improve the well-being of Australian families. By addressing these challenges, we can boost morale and productivity, reduce absenteeism, and advance gender equality.

FORACO Australia is committed to bridging this gap. The company has introduced several initiatives, including the development of remote-controlled rigs with automated rod handling and breakouts, which reduce the physical demands of drilling operations.

Such innovation has led to an increase and the retention of female employees at FORACO, with women now making up over 20% of its workforce.
 Parents At Work CEO, Emma Walsh emphasised the need for these changes, "We need to see that effort put into structural change around job design, so there’s more ability for families to be thinking about how their caregiving responsibility factor in.” Read the article by Australian Mining now: https://hubs.la/Q02GlX2T0 Stay up to date the latest industry news, research and events: https://hubs.la/Q02GlWjf0

Leveraging Technologies for Gender Equality in Mining Communities Case studies from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa, and Peru The programs in this case study focus on emerging collaborations between mines, host communities, local employees, and other stakeholders that are sharing technology and technological infrastructure to improve the lives of those impacted by mining. The case studies examined how governments can encourage and support the extractive companies operating in their jurisdictions in sharing access to technologies and technological infrastructure for the greater benefit of host communities and how mining companies in South Africa and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are sharing technological infrastructure with local communities and how partners are collaborating in Peru to add stakeholder voices to mining-related impact measurements.

👩⚖️ 👩⚕️👩🎓 Women In Modern Industry: Nornickel Championing Gender Balance Since 2020, we, along with other companies in the extractive industry, have launched Women In Mining Russia, a project aimed at supporting women in this demanding field. The main goal of the organisation is to introduce women to the prospects of a career in mining. Although the jobs in extractive industry are predominantly hazardous and strenuous, recent digitalisation helps to open up opportunities for women. The project turned out to be immensely successful, and we realised that it has broader reach, employees from linked sectors have joined the programmes and received the awards. That’s why recently we decided to  turn the project into Women In Modern Industry Russia. We believe that this transformation will assist more women in their career growth journeys. #ESG #opportunities #community

New Post: World Bank Urges Action for Gender Equality in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining - https://lnkd.in/esy7rSRk Bank Urges Action for Gender Equality in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mininghttps://lnkd.in/e2TQmQzP Town, South Africa//—Women account for about one-third of the artisanal and small-scale mining workforce, which supplies minerals essential to modern technologies and the global energy transition.  Women in small-scale mining Cape Town, South Africa//—Women account for about one-third of the artisanal and small-scale mining workforce, which supplies minerals essential to modern technologies and the global energy transition.  But gender discrimination, enshrined in mining laws, and disregard for health, safety, and social protection limit the rights and economic opportunities of women artisanal and small-scale miners finds a new World Bank report. Launched today at the annual Mining Indaba Conference, the 2023 State of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Sector report, a collaboration with the international development organization Pact, details gender inequalities in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) and highlights actions to improve gender equality and advance women’s participation. It reviews mining laws in 21 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, East Asia the Pacific, and Latin America, and draws on primary data from 1,900 participants, contributing unique insights about the deep-seated barriers women face in fully participating in ASM activities and opportunities toward gender equality. "Women in artisanal and small-scale mining face formidable challenges that require urgent action to ensure they are safe and can thrive in the mine and at home," World Bank Global Director for Energy and Extractives, Demetrios Papathanasiou said.  “We are thrilled to release this ground-breaking report, which offers concrete solutions to create a more inclusive and equitable mining sector that benefits women and everyone." The report advocates for gender-responsive legislation to safeguard women’s rights in mining and build a more sustainable sector. This includes improving mining codes—which often lack provisions to enhance women's participation—and changing discriminatory property laws and land tenure agreements that hinder women's ability to own land and access mineral resources for artisanal and small-scale mining. Poor working conditions, sanitation, and violence, as well as domestic work, also disproportionately impact women's artisanal and small-scale miners' health and earnings, relegating them to low-paying roles and 90 times more at risk of death than men. Women's health, working conditions, and safety have received scant attention due to the perception of the mining industry as male-dominated. The report urges po

Yesterday, March 6, Lotta Jakobsson, Director of Luleå Transformation SSAB, was named 'Fe of the Year' during an award ceremony at Näringslivets Hus in Stockholm, Sweden. Lotta was one of a total of 40 nominated women over the age of 40 who, with their experience and knowledge have made special contributions to the mining and steel industry in Sweden. “Congratulations to Lotta Jakobsson who most deservedly was named 'Fe of the Year'. The award has an important role in highlighting good role models to continue the work with increased diversity in heavy industry”, says Ulrika Molander, COO of Greeniron H2 AB and one of the 40 nominated women. Greeniron H2 AB would like to congratulate all 40 women who were nominated for this award. With your competence, you are the role models that the mining and steel industry so badly needs. Focusing on bringing more women into the mining and steel industry to ensure competence supply in the future is a question of survival for the industry. Women in the mining and steel industry make up just over 20 percent of all employees. But to remain competitive on the global market, it is essential that the industry is attractive to everyone with the right competence. 20% of all employees in the Swedish mining and steel industry are women. Tomorrow on 'International Women's Day 2024', we will continue to celebrate all the women who inspire others to consider working in some of the most exciting industries out there. Behind the annual event and the '40 over 40' list stand the employer's organisation Industriarbetsgivarna, trade organisations Jernkontoret and Svemin, as well as the networks #Metallkvinnor and #WomenInMiningSweden. If you want to read more click on the link: https://lnkd.in/dXUsQDJg #LottaJakobsson #UlrikaMolander #MoreCirularityLessMining #GreenIron #GreenIndustry #WeBelieveInCollaboration #COO #ChiefOperatingOfficer #Jernkontoret #Industriarbetsgivarna #Svemin #InterNationalWomensDay