📢 Celebrating International Day of Women in Mining at Globe 24-7
“I am Mining, and I Belong.”
Here are 6 Women from Diverse Functions in Mining ranging from Mine Planner to HR.
✉ If you'd like to receive a more diverse candidate list, send me a DM and write #IDWIM2024"
Fun Fact: In the 19th century, women worked in mining as prospectors, ore processors, miners, managers and mine owners. Women “grubstakers” sometimes financed the initial cost of prospecting in return for part-interest in any claim.
In 1863, Mrs. Robert K. Reid discovered a vein of silver ore and filed a claim in her own name in Bingham Canyon, Utah, the site of one of largest mines in the U.S.
Excited to be part of organizations like The Femina Collective (Founder: Beth Borody CDI.D and recently joined by Peggy Bell), Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) (founded by Dr. Deborah Rosati FCPA, FCA, ICD.D, GCB.D, CCB.D) and Women in Mining Canada. (Current Chair Melissa Ng, MBA, P.Geo. founded by Amanda van Dyke) These groups are fast-growing in memberships and fostering collaboration, expanding capabilities, and providing a platform for women to enhance their visibility in the mining community.
We have made some progress with Women on Boards and now CEOs of companies (just to name a few):
Lomiko Metals (Belinda Labatte, CFA, MBA, ICD.D,)
Torex Gold Resources Inc (Jody Kuzenko)
Amerigo Resources (TSX: ARG) (OTCQX: ARREF) (Aurora Davidson)
And let's not forget women like Margaret "Peggy" Kent who gained a long and controversial run as a mining executive, particularly as CEO of Royal Oak Mines (when she was named Peggy Witte) in the mid 90's when female representation was minimal in Mining.
The International Day of Women in Mining (IDWIM), an annual global campaign, plays a crucial role in highlighting the achievements of women in this field and advocating for gender equity. It is a call to action for continuous collaboration towards creating an inclusive environment where women can thrive and contribute significantly to the industry’s advancement.
#IDWIM2024 #IDWIM #InternationalDayofWomeninMining #WomenInMining #GenderandMining #MiningIndustry #Equality #genderdiversity
Such a role model! Hope to see you soon again, Lotte 🙌🏻