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Article

1 Sep 2004

Author:
John Fraser, Business Day

Women in Mining Still Just 'Tag-Alongs'

Women are often the "tagalongs" in mining empowerment deals, empowerment consultancy Empowerdex has warned...challenges facing women wishing to move into the mining sector included access to finance, training and skills development, mine safety and a lack of knowledge of environmentally sustainable approaches to mining. [refers to Mvelaphanda Resources, Kumba Resources, Anglo Platinum (part of Anglo American)]