2. Women working in the industry are passionate about the field and perceive the industry to hold opportunities for them While opportunity exists – it remains a challenging space to get ahead in due to lack of mentorship and career development support The perception remains that gender strongly influences career advancement in the industry, but that superior performance will ultimately overcome this Women think their benefits are good, but the environment can be hostile at times Women are taking their growth into their own hands Key insights from the survey

3. Women working in the minerals value chain are passionate about the field and perceive the industry to hold opportunities for them  Interesting and challenging job opportunities  Good salaries and benefits  Bursaries

4. While opportunity exists – it remains a challenging space to get ahead in due to lack of mentorship and career development support

5. The perception remains that gender strongly influences career advancement in the industry, but that superior performance will ultimately overcome this

6. Women think their benefits are good, but the environment can be hostile at times

7. Women are taking their growth into their own hands

8. @WomenInMiningSA www.wimsa.org.za Women in Mining South Africa WomenInMiningSA