women in mining
Energy
Gender equality at centre of Digital Energy Festival for Africa
"Throughout the festival we will learn from incredible leaders that have risen to powerful positions, not because of their gender, but because they’re the best leaders of our time. "
Southern Africa
Minerals Council launches first National Day of Women in Mining
The Minerals Council South Africa launched the first National Day of Women in Mining on 21 August 2020.
Gold
Partners in Performance: Driving transformational change
Partners in Performance puts a strong emphasis on empowering women throughout its operations in a still male-dominated industry.
Partners
Sarah Leshabane – Leading the women’s revolution in the mining sector
“Embrace your weaknesses and identify what you are good at and make it count. Conquer your fears and move right on." - Sarah Leshabane
Coal
Diversity and inclusion drives Exxaro’s transformation programme
As one of the largest and foremost black-empowered mining companies in the country, Exxaro is an industry leader with regards to transformation.
Coal
Overcoming gender inequality is a priority
While gender inequality in the workplace continues to be a concern, businesses like Exxaro have been looking for ways to bridge the gap.
Diamonds & Gemstones
Transformation within De Beers Group – it comes from the heart
"We want to use our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us."
Base Metals
UMS Group: Women are the catalyst for change
For a woman to succeed in the still male-dominated mining industry, they need to have a clear career path and garner strength from within.
Platinum Group Metals
Women in mining are taking their rightful places
In February 2012, the body of Pinky Mosiane was found underground at Anglo Platinum’s Khomanani mine. She had been raped and left to die.
Coal
Sasol’s role in gender transformation
Caroline Shirindza, general manager at Sasol’s Bosjesspruit Colliery is one of the very few female general managers in South Africa’s mining industry.
