Focus Mines’ Post

𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 | 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 Today in our spotlight, we spotlight Mecktilder M. M, Co-Founder and Chief Creation Officer at WOOW ME JEWELRY LTD, and the Secretary-General of the Tanzania Women in Mining and Mineral Industry (TWIMMI) Mecktilder M. M, a visionary leader and innovator, serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Creation Officer at WOOW ME JEWELRY LTD, and the Secretary-General of the Tanzania Women in Mining and Mineral Industry (TWIMMI). With over a decade of dedication to sustainable development in Tanzania’s small mines, she is also the Head of Continental Affairs and Diaspora at the Council of African Youth in Minerals. Her work focuses on promoting transparency in the mineral value chain and championing gender equity through a Gender-Inclusive Climate Change Adaptation Strategy. In the African mineral value chain, Mecktilder is renowned for her ethical sourcing of gemstones mined by women in Tanzania, Zambia, Kenya & Nigeria, blending technological innovation with a commitment to women’s empowerment. She has significantly impacted over 2000 miners, educating them on mineral value addition for sustainable development and establishing local mineral market points to benefit women miners. Her expertise highlights the miners’ stories on a global stage. Source: AWIMA #Mining #Africa #Mines #FocusMines #WomenInMining #LeaderSpotlight #Industry #Minerals #AWIMA #WIM 

𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 | 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 Today in our spotlight, we spotlight Kabre Lucie Kabore, President of the Association of Women in the Mining sector of Burkina Faso (AFEMIB). She holds a Higher Diploma in Secretariat (DSS), obtained in 2008 at the Higher Institute of Informatics and Management (ISIG) - Ouagadougou. Holder of a degree in Gender and Social Cohesion, obtained from the International Solidarity Unit of Geneva (USIG) online in 2023 and is enrolled in Master 1 gender and social cohesion. Ms. KABRE has more than 25 years of professional experience as an administrative assistant, also responsible for human resources management. She joined AFEMIB in 2014 where she held respectively the positions of community support technician, and secretary in charge of communications and currently, she is in her second term as president of AFEMIB, since May 30, 2020. She followed short training courses to strengthen her skills in human rights, gender, development, good governance environment, advocacy, and GBV. She works hard to mobilize resources for AFEMIB. To date, she has written and executed at least 10 community development projects to benefit women impacted by mining activity. Source: AWIMA #Mining #Africa #Mines #FocusMines #WomenInMining #LeaderSpotlight #Industry #Minerals #AWIMA #WIM 

𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 | 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝 💡 "A world powered by renewables is a world hungry for critical minerals. For developing countries, critical minerals are a critical opportunity – to create jobs, diversify economies, and dramatically boost revenues. But only if they are managed properly. The race to net zero cannot trample over the poor. The renewables revolution is happening – but we must guide it towards justice." Mr. Antonio Guterres UN Secretary-General #Mining #Mines #FocusMines #CriticalMinerals #Industries #Extractives #Minerals #UN #LeadersWords

𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 | 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 Today in our spotlight, we spotlight Engr. (Dr.) Janet Adeyemi, President and founder of Women in Mining Nigeria Engr. (Dr.) Janet Febisola Adeyemi boasts 40 years of expertise in engineering, mining, and environmental sectors across Africa and America. She founded Women in Mining Nigeria (WiMN) in 2006, championing gender inclusion in the mining industry. Her expertise spans various domains, including business negotiation, regulatory framework management, and strategic risk analysis. With a diverse educational background encompassing geology, engineering, mining, law, and political science, she possesses a unique blend of technical proficiency and multicultural experience. Her career spans roles like Vice President of International Business Development at MCCRORY ENGINEERING, Texas, USA. Internationally recognized, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology, a Master of Science in Water and Wastewater Engineering, and a Doctorate in Mining & Governance. She has been recognized internationally for her contributions to the mining sector, receiving awards such as the Global Sustainable Chair for Nigeria and being named one of the 100 inspirational women in mining by UK Women in Mining. Source: AWIMA #Mining #Africa #Mines #FocusMines #WomenInMining #LeaderSpotlight #Industry #Minerals #AWIMA #WIM 

𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 | 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 Today in our spotlight, we feature Pauline Tahi, a specialist in mineral processing techniques. Pauline Tahi boasts 32 years of experience in gold ore processing and metallurgical laboratory management. She currently serves as the Senior Superintendent of Metallurgy at Perseus Mining Limited. Before joining Perseus Mining, she spent seven years at Endeavour Mining, where she climbed various ranks, progressively holding the positions of Senior Metallurgist, Metallurgist Superintendent, and Deputy Process Plant Manager. Thanks to her extensive experience, she was appointed President of the Women’s Mining Association of Côte d’Ivoire (FEMICI) in March 2015. Her career began at SOMIAF, EDEN ROCK & Mineral Corp, where she worked as a Gold Plant Supervisor and Safety & Environment Coordinator. Five years later, she moved to CMA, AREVA, where she served as a Laboratory Manager for five years, then transferred to SMI, AREVA Metallurgy Section Development for another four years. She joined CLUFF Mining to start their project and left after the commissioning a few months later. She also worked at EQUIGOLD-LGL Mining for two years before moving to TONGON SA, RANDGOLD Resources, and then back to BONIKRO MINING, NEWCREST CI… Today, as a pioneer and role model, she dedicates her time to mentoring and capacity building for younger individuals aspiring to pursue a career in the mining sector #Mining #Africa #Mines #FocusMines #WomenInMining #LeaderSpotlight #Industry #Minerals #AWIMA #WIM 

𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 | 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 Today in our spotlight, we spotlight Djariat Traore, Executive VP of Operations and ESG at Endeavour Mining. Djariatou (Djaria) Traore joined Endeavour in 2019 as VP of Supply Chain and was promoted to EVP ESG and Supply Chain in January 2023 and then EVP Operations and ESG in September 2024. She has over 24 years of experience in the mining industry with extensive expertise in Africa, as well as commercial leadership roles that required significant interface with operations and across disciplines. Before joining Endeavour, Djaria held several senior management roles, including Global Procurement Director for Nordgold and Global Sales Director for Africa for Connell Mining, a subsidiary of Connell Company, one of the largest privately-held corporations in the US. A champion for diversity, in 2020, Djaria was recognized as one of the ‘100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining’ for her focus on women and local content initiatives. Source: Endeavour Mining #Mining #Africa #Mines #FocusMines #WomenInMining #LeaderSpotlight #Industry #Minerals #AWIMA #WIM 

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𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 | 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 Today in our spotlight, we spotlight Dr. Atafeinam ABALO, President of the Association of Women in Mining Togo (WIM Togo). President of the Association of Women in the Mining or Business Sector of Togo (AFEMET) and co-founder of WIMOWA, which she represents in the current Executive Office of AWIMA, Dr. Rosine Atafeinam ABALO, works daily for the visibility, leadership, and socio-economic empowerment of women in general and in particular those in the geo-extractive sector. Geologist -geotechnician, certified in contractual negotiations, coach, she is an investment manager at Togo Invest and teaches geotechnics and mining at the University of Lomé. She worked at the GEOTECH geotechnical laboratory, at the General Directorate of Mines and Geology, and then at the Presidency of the Togolese Republic. Source: AWIMA #Mining #Africa #Mines #FocusMines #WomenInMining #LeaderSpotlight #Industry #Minerals #AWIMA #WIM