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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. The series includes:

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