• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Science
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Tech
ASPASA Addresses Gender Justice in the Mining Industry

ASPASA Addresses Gender Justice in the Mining Industry

September 15, 2022
Kleemann │ Interlinked PRO plant train impresses in the Caribbean

Kleemann │ Interlinked PRO plant train impresses in the Caribbean

January 27, 2023
EXPANDING THE VALUE PROPOSITION OF THE PDS

EXPANDING THE VALUE PROPOSITION OF THE PDS

January 19, 2023
advertisement
ADVERTISEMENT
2023 to Usher in Strong Growth in Mining and Industrial Private LTE Networks

2023 to Usher in Strong Growth in Mining and Industrial Private LTE Networks

January 19, 2023

Wirtgen South Africa holds annual dealer conference

January 17, 2023
Eriez-India Granted ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Eriez-India Granted ISO 9001:2015 Certification

January 13, 2023

Eurasian Resources Group and the University of Kolwezi develop curriculum to meet mining skills demand in the DRC

December 13, 2022

Another successful turnkey modular construction and transit solution from thyssenkrupp Uhde delivered to a key customer

December 13, 2022
Epiroc to acquire leading provider of collision avoidance systems for mines

Epiroc to acquire leading provider of collision avoidance systems for mines

December 13, 2022
New Cat® bolt-together buckets for underground loaders lower costs for assembly and transportation, reduce machine downtime

New Cat® bolt-together buckets for underground loaders lower costs for assembly and transportation, reduce machine downtime

December 11, 2022

EPSA and Immersive Technologies Partner in Global Mining Workforce Development

December 11, 2022

THE JUNIOR INDABA 2023

December 11, 2022
Atlas Copco and Reality Wellness celebrate their 20-year journey in putting employee well-being first

Atlas Copco and Reality Wellness celebrate their 20-year journey in putting employee well-being first

December 10, 2022
  • About AMB
  • Magazine Archive
  • Contacts
Sunday, February 5, 2023
African Mining Brief
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Home
  • News
  • Events
  • Industry
  • People
  • Projects
  • Press Releases
  • Magazine Archive
MAGAZINE ARCHIVE
ADVERTISE
  • Home
  • News
  • Events
  • Industry
  • People
  • Projects
  • Press Releases
  • Magazine Archive
No Result
View All Result
African Mining Brief
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Events
  • Industry
  • People
  • Projects
  • Press Releases
  • Magazine Archive
Home Mining News

ASPASA Addresses Gender Justice in the Mining Industry

by Dennis Ayemba
September 15, 2022
in Mining News
0
ASPASA Addresses Gender Justice in the Mining Industry

Letitia van den Berg, chaired the ASPASA Gender Justice – Women in Mining Workshop

493
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Women in mining are subjected to numerous challenges not least of which are violence and abuse in the workplace and at home. An ongoing initiative of surface mining industry association, ASPASA, continues to address these issues as they arise and is encouraging its members to establish platforms that make it easier for employees to voice their concerns and experiences.
During the association’s latest Gender Justice – Women in Mining Workshop, ASPASA Chairperson of the workshop, Letitia van den Berg, explained that setting up platforms to address gender issues should be regarded as a positive step towards improving the workplace.
“It is also important to note that the initiatives should not be run in isolation of management, as psychological safety doesn’t mean a person only feels safe, but rather that they should feel safe to voice an opinion.”
Guest speaker, Marinda Hawthorn of Leadership 365, underlined the fact that almost daily women across the industry report incidents of physical assault, verbal abuse, being asked to trade sexual favours for employment or other benefits or being placed in more junior positions with less pay than their male counterparts.
Read: Exxaro Celebrates its Commitment to Women Empowerment
Not surprisingly many of these women can be left traumatised or insecure and programs like the company’s Women’s Renaissance Life Transforming Coaching provides women with the tools to overcome past trauma and to empower themselves and transcend the status quo and fulfil their actual worth.
Other interesting topics included talks by Bothu Khumalo of PPE supplier, Kago Workwear, which provides PPE garments that are specifically for women. The workwear is designed for women’s bodies and their specific needs to make them comfortable and better able to do their work. It includes boiler suits, headwraps and other pieces of specialised clothing.
Lester Martin and Silence Ngobeni shared several initiatives of the Mine Health and Safety Council to ensure safer environments on mines and more inclusive workspaces for women in mining. Gauteng Women in Mining (WIM) spokesperson Naraedi Segwe discussed the importance of regional WIM structures and the role it can play to improve the lives of women miners.
To watch the full workshop contents go to the ASPASA channel on YouTube or contact the office for details of upcoming Gender Justice – Women in Mining Workshops.

Tags: AspasaLetitia van den Berg
Share197Tweet123Share49
Dennis Ayemba

Dennis Ayemba

Oct - Dec 2022 Magazine

  • About AMB
  • Magazine Archive
  • Contacts

© 2022 African Mining Brief I All Rights Reserved Powered by Clivo.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Events
  • Industry
  • People
  • Projects
  • Press Releases
  • Magazine Archive

© 2022 African Mining Brief I All Rights Reserved Powered by Clivo.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In