Noleen Pauls Chairperson WiMSA “What can we learn from the last two decades about changes in the mining labour force, and what actions and innovations are needed to see continued improvements in the gender balance of the extractives sector”

Mining in 2014 ~19% of direct, indirect & induced GDP >50% of foreign exchange ~20% of private investment Employed ~ people directly & Another jobs indirectly From Chamber of Mines

Changing landscape Physical Living conditions Health & safety Procurement Local communities Dynamics Discrimination Diversity

From Mining For Talent. The way we are

The Commission on Gender Equality Ensure that gender equality is safeguarded and promoted Assess all legislation from a gender perspective Recommendations to Parliament and other authorities Educate and inform the public Investigate complaints on gender-related issues Monitor progress towards gender Co-operate with other institutions

MPRDA & Mining Charter Key focus on: Expectation of female ownership of mining rights Initial Target of 10% women in mining Increased focus of female representation in management levels BBBEE focus on black females within mining operations

Legislation: Enabler or Hindrance? EnablerHindrance Provided focus on women in mining workplace that previously didn’t exist Women in Mining is multi-faceted challenge Numeric targets alone will not result in desired change 10% target well-known and “stuck” in mind-setsQuota driven mentality can be destructive Have seen some adjustments to mining workplace since 1994 that could be linked to new legislative environment Change Facilities PPE and equipment Recruitment strategies EE - policies, forums and awareness Women-only core-business teams Mentoring & support structures Drives exclusivity and not inclusivity or diversity Legislation drives a direct focus on gender culture in workplace not diversity/organisational culture (holistic approach)

The way forward Minority by choice Address skills crisis Attract women to the industry Gender differences exist Work life balance Empower & develop women Retain women

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