Thursday, October 31, 2013

Repost: New push to recruit and retain more women in mining

In Australia, a national employers group is making a new push to increase the female participation rate in an industry dominated by men in heavy boots and high visibility safety gear. The Australian Mines and Metals Association hopes to see women's participation in mining, energy, and related construction exceed 25 percent by 2020, from about 15 percent today.

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