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

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
46-55
11%
>55
3%
<25
11%
36-45
25%
Students
16%
25-35
50%
Full time employment
84%

While opportunity exists – it remains a challenging space to get ahead in due to lack of mentorship and career development support
Lack of exposure to suitable mentors and role…
Insufficient career and development guidance
Unsupportive workplace culture
Opportunities are awarded based on gender
Inflexible working arrangements
Unequal HR practices
The organisation does not value gender diversity
Exclusion from informal (i.e. social) networks
Infrastructure/equipment is not tailored to women
Sexual harassment
Insufficient parental responsibility leave
Lack of challenging work assignments
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

The perception remains that gender strongly influences career advancement in the industry, but that superior performance will ultimately overcome this
Lack of exposure to suitable mentors and role…
Insufficient career and development guidance
Unsupportive workplace culture
Opportunities are awarded based on gender
Inflexible working arrangements
Unequal HR practices
The organisation does not value gender diversity
Exclusion from informal (i.e. social) networks
Infrastructure/equipment is not tailored to women
Sexual harassment
Insufficient parental responsibility leave
Lack of challenging work assignments
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

Women think their benefits are good, but the environment can be hostile at times
Lack of exposure to suitable mentors and role…
Insufficient career and development guidance
Unsupportive workplace culture
Opportunities are awarded based on gender
Inflexible working arrangements
Unequal HR practices
The organisation does not value gender diversity
Exclusion from informal (i.e. social) networks
Infrastructure/equipment is not tailored to women
Sexual harassment
Insufficient parental responsibility leave
Lack of challenging work assignments
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

Women are taking their growth into their own hands
Requested additional skills training
Joined interest groups (e.g. WiMSA)
Sought out suitable mentors
Familiarised with company policies
Requested professional development coaching
Explored alternate working arrangements
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

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