women in mining
Coal
Exxaro partners with UNWomen to end gender discrimination
“We recognise and celebrate the partnership with UNWomen – and acknowledge that more work lies ahead." - Mxolisi Mgojo
Gold
IWiM launches international Women in Resources Mentoring Programme
“In 2021, we look forward to having more companies within the sector participate as the programme is equally beneficial to mentors."
Health and safety
Minerals Council celebrates women in mining COVID-19 heroes
"While we celebrate events like these, we need to keep our Women in Mining strategy at the forefront of our minds and our work every day.”
Webinars
Webinar recording: Supporting women in mining initiatives in DRC
Watch a recording of the DRC Mining Week webinar which took a closer look at how government and financial institutions can help support women that are playing an active role in the DRC's mining sector.
International
Women in Mining UK names 22 Africans in 100 list
Women in Mining UK (WIM UK) on 19 November published the 2020 edition of its biennial 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining list, which featured 22 inspirational women from Africa.
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.
