US Mining Industry Takes Strides to Encourage Women in Mining

Mining is an industry which has always been male-dominated, regardless of geographical location. There have been positive steps which have helped to integrate women into the industry, but females continue to be under-represented and mining is still largely a man’s domain (Mining.com)

That could soon change. The percentages of women in the international mining community may be small, but they're growing all the time. The UK branch of Women in Mining now boasts over 1,300 members; while the Canada-based Women in Mining organization has published an action plan detailing how companies can best "create a cultural shift in their organization and boost their overall Gender Intelligence Quotient (GIQ), working to eliminate the unconscious bias between genders and assist with change management within their organizations."

The mining industries in the United States have not been lax in this area either. The Stateside chapter of Women in Mining meets annually to promote education, training, and encouragement for women in mining.

Specific companies have also gotten involved in encouraging women in the US mining industry. For example, Utah-based oil company Sinclair recently hosted an all-women's antelope hunt in Wyoming. The purpose? To support Wyoming's women and families while simultaneously promoting camaraderie and mentorship among women and girls.

“We are so appreciative of Sinclair’s awareness of the many benefits to women working in non-traditional careers or industries,” says Sarah McCance... “Their partnership in our work towards economic self-sufficiency makes them a natural fit to support the antelope hunt” (Ammoland).

We here at BuyBigTires recognize that women have made vital contributions to the international mining industry, and we applaud their hard work. We look forward to seeing their ranks expand in the future.

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