The Mining Executive’s Post

Let’s celebrate the incredible impact women are making in mining business. Come learn from the journeys, challenges, and successes of some of the most inspiring and influential women entrepreneurs in the mining industry. #Women in Mining Business | WiMBIZ SA #WIMSASymposium #Entrepreneurship #Leadership

Celebrating Women in Mining! 🎉 At the MVSSA Northern Branch, we are proud to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of women in the mining industry. Their dedication, resilience, and expertise are not only breaking barriers but also driving innovation and progress in our sector. Women in mining are: 1. Leaders: Shaping the future of the industry with visionary leadership and strategic decision-making. 2. Innovators: Bringing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to complex challenges. 3. Trailblazers: Paving the way for future generations by challenging stereotypes and fostering an inclusive environment. Today, we honor the women who are making a significant impact in every facet of mining, from engineering and operations to safety and sustainability. Your hard work and commitment inspire us all and set a powerful example for the next generation. Let’s continue to support, mentor, and empower women in mining, ensuring a diverse and inclusive future for our industry. Together, we can achieve greatness! #WomenInMining #Inclusion #Diversity #MVSSA #MiningInnovation #Empowerment #Leadership

At the Inaugural WiMSA Symposium today, keynote speaker, Dr Nompumelelo Obokoh - CEO, South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) spoke of the spirit of Imbokodo - "You strike a woman, you strike a rock!" in her presentation, "A Woman's Multifaceted Journey in Mining." She noted that despite the fact that the mining industry is still male dominated, women must not forget that "We are the rocks, the unbreakable forces that shape the future". Women have begun to "carve out" spaces for themselves, "not only as participants, but as leaders, as innovators and change makers". Women must constantly prove themselves and managing professional and personal responsibilities is a balancing act - "when you look at the multifaceted nature of our journey as women, we wear many hats. We are mothers and we have to be leaders. We are expected also to be nurturers, to be advocates and to be warriors. We navigate a landscape that is often unyielding. So in this journey, solidarity is key. Colleagues, we must continue to lift each other up. We must create spaces where our voices continue to be heard, and we must mentor the next generation of women in industry. Our journey is multifaceted, and yes, it is also one of triumph and possibilities. Let us continue to walk this path with the strength and resilience that defines us. Let us continue to be that rock, continue to be unshakable, continue to be unstoppable. #WiMSA #MiningMatters #Mining #Innovation #Mining #WomenInMining

⛏️ Leadership roles are growing for women in the mining industry. 📽️ A recent video from 7News found over 70% of the 30 new apprentices joining BHP Mitsubishi Alliance in Queensland's coalfields are female. 🙅 The video attracted some negative reactions from men online who claimed it reflected an equal opportunity agenda. That is despite a recent study by BHP that showed inclusive and diverse teams “outperform other teams on safety, productivity and culture”. 💪 While these women were applying for entry level roles, many will be looking to turn the opportunity into a career, and pursue leadership positions, which is a trend that is being witnessed across the entire sector. 👷♀️ According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, over the last two decades, the number of women employed full-time in mining nationally jumped from 8,700 in August 2002 to 45,000 in August 2022, with women now making up about 16% of overall employees in mining. 👉 Read the article on the video here: https://loom.ly/y1XKEEo 👉🏼 Read about the rise of leadership roles for women in mining: https://loom.ly/ByG3cbo 👉🏾 Are you interested in developing your leadership skills? Then this is where you need to start: https://loom.ly/WuzNoQg #StudyOnline #WomenInMining #WomenLeadership

While there have been modest gains in recent years, women still occupy a relatively small percentage of executive and board positions. Leadership Statistics: 👉 Women fill 12.1% of C-suite positions in global publicly traded mining companies, up 1.6 percentage points since 2021. 👉 14% of all executive positions are held by women, an increase of 1.7 percentage points. 👉 Women comprise 12.3% of board roles, up 4.3 percentage points. Regional Differences: 👉 Women hold 30.9% of executive positions in Middle East and African mining companies. 👉 Latin American and Caribbean companies have the lowest representation, with women holding 11.2% of executive roles. Industry Workforce: 👉 Women make up about 16% of the total US mining workforce, compared to 46.8% of the total US labor pool. Benefits of Diversity: 👉 Improved financial results 👉 Better environmental performance 👉 Enhanced safety outcomes 👉 Increased creativity and innovation Future Outlook: 👉 Increasing interest from senior leadership in improving diversity 👉 Growing recognition of the business benefits of diverse leadership 👉 Slow but steady progress being made in the industry Whilst progress is being made, there is still significant room for improvement in gender diversity within the metals and mining sector. (source S&P Global) #diversity #mining #leadership

Did you know that that Deputy Minister of The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy is a woman ? Dr. Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane She speaks on challenges & opportunities in the industry for women. She says we must challenge the status quo and not be spectators in our development 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 AfriMine #MI24 #miningindaba #womeninmining #wimsa #womeninengineering #mineralresources

At the #WIMASummit2024, Humphrey Simba MCIPS, CPSP (T) - Authorised, Director of Supply Chain Advisory at ASNL Advisory Limited, shared profound insights on fostering inclusiveness in the mining sector and enhancing women's participation in this industry. Creating a truly inclusive mining sector entails opening doors for both men and women. It's essential to recognize that even among male workers, the mining environment is physically demanding and not suited for everyone. To enhance leadership within the sector, we must prioritize inclusivity by developing facilities within mines that accommodate women workers. But how can women actively engage in the mining sector across different domains? 1.  Leadership in Mining: Assessing the roles of women professionals within the sector is crucial. Are they predominantly in core mining positions or administrative roles? 2.  Participation in the Value Chain: Looking into the extent of women's involvement in various aspects of the mining value chain, such as procurement, engineering support, contracting, and other key functions. 3.  Ownership and Shareholding: Understanding the representation of women as shareholders in mining companies is essential for gauging their overall participation and influence in decision-making processes. By examining these three categories, we can gain valuable insights into how women can actively participate and thrive in the mining sector, paving the way for a more inclusive and diverse industry landscape. #WIMA2024 #WIMASummit2024

In honour of 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗪𝗶𝗠𝗦𝗔 in partnership with the Minerals Council South Africa, hosted a webinar. Thank you to our esteemed panel for their insightful discussion on 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. Panel Moderator: 🔸 𝗥𝗮𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗼𝗼: CEO of The Particle Group | WiMSA Chairperson Panel: 🔸 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿: Anglo American, Head of Social Impact (SA/Aus region) 🔸 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗰𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: Fraser Alexander, Executive Head Human Resources | WiMSA Board Member 🔸 𝗧𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗳𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲: Implats Bafokeng, Acting Shift Supervisor 🔸 𝗧𝘂𝗺𝗶 𝗡𝗸𝗼𝗺𝗼: Minerals Council of South Africa, Women in Mining Project Specialist 🔸 𝗗𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗲: CEO of the Mining Qualification Authority (Skills Council) The discussion centred around the essential skills needed for mining of the future and the role of industry and academia in fostering that skills development. Further to this, the role of technology was highlighted, how technology will assist in increasing the participation of women in the industry, and how, as a collective, we focus on gender equity.  Some key insights were around the need to raise more awareness of careers in the mining industry, the importance of partnerships and collaboration at all levels, and the need for women to be intentional about their futures and how best to take charge of that.  The importance of corporate cultures was highlighted as one of the value drivers that the industry should consider as we better understand the holistic human elements that can create a more sustainable mine of the future that is more inclusive of women and female leaders. 📹 Click the link here: https://bit.ly/4eOaPjh to watch the full video now and gain a deeper understanding of the discussion. Share your insights and highlights with us in the comments below. #WiMSA #WomenInMiningSouthAfrica #Mining #WomenInMining #WomenSupportingWomen #ForgeYourFutureFearlessly #InternationalDayOfWomenInMining #Webinar

Gerald Group, together with The Women in Platinum Group Metals (WiPGMs), are committed to supporting the careers of women in the platinum group metals industry and across the value chain, by providing opportunities to discuss, debate, mentor and grow the industry and their roles within it.   The world is changing rapidly and sustainability, technology, competitiveness and the security of critical mineral supplies were some of the key themes discussed at WiPGM’s hybrid event in London on 13 May, 2024. The panel presented their knowledge and experience on “the impact of sustainability, carbon neutrality and chain of custody on future company investment and product development strategies” for producers and consumers in the PGMs industry, enabling the development and growth of a more decarbonised world.    The network is governed by a team of dedicated and committed women with experience across various segments and disciplines within the platinum group metals industry. According to Wilma Swarts, WiPGM’s Chairperson, “While 85% of the PGMs industry events globally are still represented by men, we had an audience represented by 75% of women, including many senior executives who attended to network and hear from a distinguished panel of experts from the metals and mining industry, venture capital finance, and sustainability & ESG.   WiPGMs also updated members and the audience on the first successful year of its Mentorship Programme.    Replay available here: https://lnkd.in/ef9cZ5d9   #WomenInCommodities #WiPGMs #CommodityTrading #PlatinumGroupMetals #GeraldWomen #WomenInMining

Happy Friday Ladies! So… what’s on the agenda for 2024?   According to the International Labour Organization (#ILO) in 2018, it’s mooting the 1935 Convention 45 this year - that barred women from working underground at any mine (1) #womeninmining   Great! But how would another “OK” for women TO SIMPLY BE in the mining industry comfort you? …It means you are not the only voice – there is a global choir. #ForgeYourFutureFearlessly   The Mineral Council of South Africa (#MCSA) openly declares: “Women in the South African mining industry face a range of challenges – some shared by their male counterparts and many that are theirs alone… women working in the industry should have the same opportunities open to them as men – and must be safe to pursue them.” (2)   Though their last survey shows that only 12% of people in the SA #miningindustry is represented by women, the #MCSA isn’t oblivious to the #challengesandopportunities. There is an active and supported call to address #safety, to adapt equipment, to fast-forward #modernization in mining methods, and (centrally) for #genderbasedviolence and discrimination to be clenched.   The International Woman in Mining (#IWiM) organization published the MCSA report, saying “physical strength will become less important than fine motor skills, dexterity and problem-solving abilities. This shift will create significant opportunities for women in the industry.” (3)   In 2022, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, at the 13th Annual Women in Mining Conference (#WiMSA), included the following key challenges, “that prevent women from entering the mining and mineral value chain:” ·        Gender bias ·        Lack of information on existing opportunities ·        Poor or limited networking opportunities ·        Inadequate role models, ·        Lack of business skills and education.   At Dayenu Mining Consultants, Natalie Roos and Anna-Marie Oliver have spouses who currently work underground - though they are no strangers to the UG paradigm themselves.   Natalie (16 years in Mining) says, “The mining industry has taught me a lot of skills and knowledge - but consulting has given me the opportunity to use it.”   Anna-Marie (who you may know from our #skillsgap post) says her job is to create job opportunities – not only by underground mine-planning – but by adhering to the goal of trying to increase the quality of life for existing communities. Ladies, each voice counts. We wish you a prosperous 2024. Be #determinedtosucceed. Be #proud. Be #ambitious. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References: (1 ) https://lnkd.in/dY3KEA7a (2) https://lnkd.in/gq9Wqz7 (3) https://lnkd.in/d_HPzmgK