Awases among top women in mining
The 100 women featured in the 2020 edition were selected because of their inspiring contribution towards a stronger, safer and more sustainable mining industry.
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WINDHOEK
The president of the Namibian Women in Mining Association, Zenzi Awases, is among the 100 most inspirational women in the global mining industry.
The women were selected for the 2020 edition of the United Kingdom’s Women in Mining (WIM) ‘100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining’ event, with 22 selected from Africa.
The biennial WIM100 highlights the wealth of female talent within the global mining industry, celebrates their contributions in the industry, and identifies role models for future generations.
The 100 women featured in the 2020 edition were selected because of their inspiring contribution towards a stronger, safer and more sustainable mining industry.
This includes making positive and impactful changes, advocacy and a desire to empower others, perseverance in the face of adversity, and an ability to find solutions to challenges.
Inspiring women to join industry
Awases is a geologist with 15 years’ experience in exploring and mining a paleo placer diamond deposit along the southwestern-coast of Namibia.
Named the founding president of the Women in Mining Association of Namibia in April 2017, she was elected as the representative for southern Africa on the board of the Association of Women in Mining Africa in November 2019.
“There is no shortage of professional, capable women in mining around the world, and by showcasing their stories, we hope we will inspire even more women to enter and progress in the industry so we can contribute to responsible and sustainable mining,” WIM chairperson Carole Cable said.
Critical industry
“Mining is a critical industry that plays an essential role in the world’s transition to a low-carbon economy and having a truly diverse and inclusive workforce will be vital to make that happen,” Cable added.
Meanwhile, WIM UK managing director Alex Buck said what is particularly interesting about this edition of the WIM100 is the increase in the number of women working in sustainability, responsible sourcing, ethics and artisanal and small-scale mining, which is at the top of the agenda for most investors and society at large.
WINDHOEK
The president of the Namibian Women in Mining Association, Zenzi Awases, is among the 100 most inspirational women in the global mining industry.
The women were selected for the 2020 edition of the United Kingdom’s Women in Mining (WIM) ‘100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining’ event, with 22 selected from Africa.
The biennial WIM100 highlights the wealth of female talent within the global mining industry, celebrates their contributions in the industry, and identifies role models for future generations.
The 100 women featured in the 2020 edition were selected because of their inspiring contribution towards a stronger, safer and more sustainable mining industry.
This includes making positive and impactful changes, advocacy and a desire to empower others, perseverance in the face of adversity, and an ability to find solutions to challenges.
Inspiring women to join industry
Awases is a geologist with 15 years’ experience in exploring and mining a paleo placer diamond deposit along the southwestern-coast of Namibia.
Named the founding president of the Women in Mining Association of Namibia in April 2017, she was elected as the representative for southern Africa on the board of the Association of Women in Mining Africa in November 2019.
“There is no shortage of professional, capable women in mining around the world, and by showcasing their stories, we hope we will inspire even more women to enter and progress in the industry so we can contribute to responsible and sustainable mining,” WIM chairperson Carole Cable said.
Critical industry
“Mining is a critical industry that plays an essential role in the world’s transition to a low-carbon economy and having a truly diverse and inclusive workforce will be vital to make that happen,” Cable added.
Meanwhile, WIM UK managing director Alex Buck said what is particularly interesting about this edition of the WIM100 is the increase in the number of women working in sustainability, responsible sourcing, ethics and artisanal and small-scale mining, which is at the top of the agenda for most investors and society at large.
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