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 ...
DetailsAn 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 ...
DetailsWhile corporate commitments to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are evident in Canada's mining . sector, systemic employment barriers for equity-deserving groups persist. Key systemic barriers affecting the mining sector's ability to attract and retain talent from equity-deserving groups include leadership EDI knowledge and
Detailstrajectory 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.
DetailsThe purpose of the research was to come up with evidence-based recommendations on how to promote sustainable gender equality in South Africa's mining sector. A survey approach was used for the research, with a total of 2 365 women working in the mining sector being interviewed. The main challenge faced by the women was …
Detailsquality 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.
DetailsWhat 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 …
Details1. 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; …
DetailsCommunications Director for Gold Coast-based critical minerals company QEM (ASX:QEM), Joanne Bergamin, who is founding head of WIMARQ, is a major advocate for diversity in the sector. Through running a range of WIMARQ events, Bergamin often advises and mentors women on how to be successful in Australia's mining sector.
DetailsThe 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 ...
DetailsThese two mining engineers have shattered barriers by earning doctorates in mining engineering from the School of Mining Engineering at Wits. The school has graduated 11 women with PhDs over the ...
DetailsKeywords: Diversity,, Gender,, Labour market, Mining, Organisational Cultures, Knowledge, Productivity, Indigenous Introduction HIS PAPER IS concerned with the hegemony of whiteness and how it functions, …
DetailsIn 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 …
DetailsThe 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
DetailsAbstract- 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 ...
DetailsWe looked at representation in mining across the three dimensions that are critical to women's progression in the industry: initial recruitment, medium-term retention, and the promotion of women …
DetailsPromoting 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 …
DetailsMining is a technically challenging industry and running or building a mine does require a specific set of skills and experience. But mining is also one of the most complex industries in terms of ...
DetailsBreaking barriers for women in mining. "Everyone should be able to find a career in mining. It's our responsibility as leaders to open that door." Laurel Sayer, CEO of Perpetua Resources. Despite the crucial role of women in the global mining industry, progress toward gender equality remains slow. Women make up only 15% of the mining workforce.
DetailsThe 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'.
DetailsA path forward to bridging the diversity gap in mining. There is no quick fix to improving diversity in the mining sector. To make meaningful progress, mining companies need an enterprise-wide approach across culture and the employee life cycle.
DetailsCareer 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 …
DetailsIn 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 ...
DetailsCompanies with gender-diverse leadership are 25% more likely to outperform their least-diverse peers. The World Bank takes these findings seriously, choosing to boost …
DetailsA 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 …
DetailsThe mining industry is increasingly turning to Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) programs to address a range of challenges including an aging workforce, increased …
Details2. Methodology. The aim of this research was to identify barriers and enablers to technology adoption in the mining sector. This research was a part of a large-scale research program aimed to develop management tools to support innovation adoption and overcome barriers to change in the mining sector.
DetailsSimilarly, 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 ...
DetailsGender 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.
DetailsYet, data reveal that in 2018, women represented 22% of the workforce in the mining and petroleum sectors ( Catalyst, 2020 ). This shows underrepresentation, defined by Norberg and Falthlom (2018) as a process of exclusion resulting from men's fear of losing power, and undermines the male image rooted in mining.
DetailsEthiopia 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.
DetailsWhile gender gap is still very far from ideal figures, promising sector developments have been made in terms of diversity and inclusion, agree industry experts. "Mining has been stigmatized for years. Women deal with a lot of barriers and challenges that men usually do not face, and this is part of our strengths. We must promote women ...
DetailsThe mining industry has made significant strides in recent years to promote gender diversity and address the challenges faced by women in the sector. However, much work still needs to be done to ...
DetailsThe 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 ...
DetailsGender 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 …
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsQuite simply, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is used to describe three values that many organizations today strive to embody to help meet the needs of people from all walks of life. While concepts such as biodiversity are important offshoots of the core idea of diversity, this article focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in ...
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