The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion imperative in mining and metals Part This three-part article series opens a much-needed discussion on DE&I, its current status in the M&M industry, and how to develop solutions within an industry that is already undergoing major changes. While M&M organizations are making progress in
These technologies have removed major barriers for women in the sector – mining employment is no longer driven by physical strength and endurance conducted in remote locations. Indeed, it is becoming increasingly common for these operations to be carried out from a distance; mining, to some extent is becoming a downtown, knowledge-intensive
Gender diversity in the global mining and metals sector remains too low at 12%, with participation in Australia faring slightly better at around 19%. The good news is that there is huge will from companies, investors and stakeholders to accelerate progress, and some inspiring leaders are ready to help drive change.
The African Mining Vision (AMV) recognizes the need to address gender issues in the mining sector, and the idea of an inclusive mining industry draws inspirations from the Africa's Agenda 2063, which foresees ' [a]n integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena'.
The mining industry is increasingly turning to Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) programs to address a range of challenges including an aging workforce, increased …
December 21, 2023. by Gold Industry Group. A recent study titled "Increasing Diversity in Mining: Three Years On" reveals the ongoing efforts and challenges in enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the mining sector. Despite facing critical labour shortages and evolving skill requirements, the industry shows a mixed record in ...
March 14, 2022. O3 Mining. Gender Diversity and Inclusion in the Mining Sector — Women in Mining is a leading not-for-profit organization for women in the mining space — it envisions an industry that fosters, promotes and empowers women. With chapters across Canada and all over the world, Women in Mining's goal is to have a future in ...
trajectory of the mining industry in South Africa. By Thabile Makgala* M y view is that this is a change we should and need to support. However, for women to meaningfully participate and contribute to the industry, we need it to be robust, and enabling for women to thrive. There is a strong business case for gender diversity.
quality of all human beings in all spheres of life. In the mining sector, to ensure gender equality, emphasis must be put on ensuring that women have access to the nece. sary education, training, and participation as men. They must be included in the negotiations of mining agreements.
Ethiopia vowed on Monday to remove barriers to investment in its mining sector, focusing efforts on minerals used in agriculture and construction which will help drive its industrialisation.
1. Introduction. As the mining industry moves into the next decade, it must overcome several important social challenges. In addition to increased metals demand and environmental challenges, mining corporations face increasing public pressure to address the rights of indigenous and local peoples in natural resource extraction (Harvey, 2013; …
A survey of mining industry leaders by consulting firm McKinsey found that 71 per cent said talent shortages were holding them back from delivering on production …
What can be done to improve on the involvement of women in the mining sector? In addressing the questions above, the chapter employs a three-step framework in the form …
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion imperative. With continued labor market disruption across many industries in recent years, now more than ever greater emphasis is benign placed on the way organizations engage their workforce. As Deloitte's Tracking the trends 2022 report highlights, employees' expectations of their roles are changing ...
Keywords: Diversity,, Gender,, Labour market, Mining, Organisational Cultures, Knowledge, Productivity, Indigenous Introduction HIS PAPER IS concerned with the hegemony of whiteness and how it functions, …
In the case of gender diversity, despite several initiatives, women who constitute nearly 50% of the world's population occupy only 14.9% of executive ranks, 18.1% of the industry's board positions and 13.2% of the C-suite executive roles in mining in 2020 with African mining companies having the highest proportion at all levels and Latin ...
Career advancement is another obstacle for women and minorities in the mining industry. Due to a lack of mentorship and sponsorship, advancement to leadership positions is difficult for many. This can lead to a lack of diversity in the industry's management and decision-making positions. Mining companies are becoming …
National Resources Canada states that "Indigenous representation in the minerals sector has increased in the last decade, especially in the mining industry. Working with First Nations Territories can help support the future success of Canada's mining industry.". Additionally, in 2021, the direct contribution of Canada's minerals and ...
Promoting industry-wide diversity and inclusion. For the workforce as a whole, diversity and inclusion training is necessary to educate the industry about the importance of creating an inclusive work environment and challenging biases and stereotypes. These programmes can help foster a culture that values and supports …
Companies with gender-diverse leadership are 25% more likely to outperform their least-diverse peers. The World Bank takes these findings seriously, choosing to boost …
Abstract- Although Zimbabwe's mining sector ministry is optimistic of attaining a 12 billion mining economy by 2023, diversity and inclusion continue to hinder the set target. Factors causing lack of diversity and inclusion in the mining industry include but are not limited to negative perceptions and attitudes about women's potential in mining ...
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has published a brand new Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) protocol focused on improving performance in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI ...
Gender disparities continue to be a significant issue in the mining industry. Historically due to male dominance, the mining industry is making some progress toward inclusivity, with more women entering administrative and support positions (Abera et al., 2023).However, gender disparities persist in the sector, with women frequently …
An exploration of cultural change in mining. Shardell Joseph explores the renewed focus on culture and values in the mining sector, which challenges traditional perceptions or misconceptions of the industry as it seeks to attract the future workforce. 'From my school days, I've always felt it's better to work within the system than outside it ...
The mining industry in Zimbabwe is a typical maledominated sector. In 2017 Zimbabwe had at least 42 large scale miners and an estimated 50 000 small scale artisanal miners. Women continue to be under-represented in the Zimbabwe mining industry, filling …
The key hindrances to a gender inclusive mining sector have been grouped into seven themes including discrimination, harassment, gender ideologies, and lack of support. We propose a four-way mind map model requiring commitment from government, companies, chambers of mines, and employees to ensure a gender inclusive mining industry. 1.
Similarly, the impact of gender barriers in a South African mining context is explored by Kaggwa (2020), who concludes that the main challenge faced by women is a lack of career progress ...
The mining industry is an industry characterised by a long history of well-established beliefs and practices. This has resulted in an industry reluctant to let go of entrenched practices.
In the mining industry, the main barriers identified to hinder participation are gender discrimination, and unfavorable laws and policies. Men and …
In the mining industry, the main barriers identified to hinder participation are gender discrimination, and unfavorable laws and policies. Men and women are assigned specific roles based on their gender (Pugliese, 2020). ... and counterproductive attempts to increase equality and diversity in mining. Signs of …