Low female representation blights mining despite progress in some sectors
The industry should ask itself why women don’t make it to top management
Five fundamental cornerstones are required for a mining operation to achieve sustainable growth over time. The most obvious of these, since it is ultimately the lifeblood of any mine, is accessible mineral resources. However, it is also imperative to have an effective, well-managed capital structure to fully support the activities of the mine, as well as its planned development and growth.
Mines also need world-class technology infrastructure that enables effective management and facilitates efficiencies, and a supportive social and regulatory environment that not only enables the mine to operate sustainably and profitably but gives effect to its social licence to operate...
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