Gender is only one component . Those two things speak loudly enough .”
To boost its impact on increased diversity in mining further , IWiM launched the International Women in Resources Mentoring Programme back in March – a six-month programme sponsored by a number of organisations and companies like Rio Tinto , Lundin Mining and
Agnico Eagle . Some 42 women in the industry from across 16 countries have been paired with their mentors . The programme has been well received by everyone so far and a new intake is being planned for next year , launching at Indaba in February 2019 .
“ Normally something like this would be regional or national , but this is international with mentees
The first female Furnace Superintendent in 44 years of the operation , who leads a 50-strong team and 2nd runner up . Photo credit : Candy McKenzie , Nickel West , Australia
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