Publication

Integrating Gender in Mining Operations

Mar 8, 2020

The evidence is clear: equal opportunity for women and men in the mining sector benefits companies as well as families and communities. While women are a major and growing segment of an economy’s workforce and supply chain, the mining sector continues to be male-dominated. Evidence has shown that when companies recognize the opportunity of a more diverse workforce and supply chain, and of engaging more broadly with communities, they can increase productivity, reduce costs, and strengthen social license to operate.

The brief is part of a series by Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory’s gender team.

Each brief is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Integrating Gender in Mining Operations [Spanish] [Portuguese]

The series includes:

Integrating Gender In Plastic Waste Management [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese]
Integrating Gender in Cities Projects [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese]
Integrating Gender in Water & Sanitation Projects [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese]
Integrating Gender in Power Operations [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese]
Integrating Gender in Transport Operations [English] [Spanish] [Portuguese]