Top 10 Competent Women in Mining to Watch August2021

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF MINING BALANCING DE V ELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY WITH SUSTAINABLE APPR OACH

Loreto

Loreto

Editor’s Desk

Redefiningthe MiningIndustry

Ithasallbecomepossibleforwomentodayto

participateinsignificantbusinessdiscussionsandkeep theirviewsincrucialdecisionsofthecompany There issomuchmoreattachedtoawomanwhensheisleading anorganization.Businesswomenfocustheirenergyata levelwhereevenmencannotachieve.Suchwomenhave becomeanincredibleforceleadingeventhenot-soglamorousfieldlikemining.

Businesswomenhaveamassiveresponsibilityinthemining industryasitcanmeanmanythingstomanypeople. Womenbeingcourageous,authentic,andskillful,areready foreveryopportunitywithconfidenceandarenotafraidof anychallenges.

Safetyisconsideredoneofthebiggestchallengesfor womenintheminingindustry,buttheyhavemadetheir waybyleveragingtechnologiesandpracticingautomation. Womenunderstandtheimpactmininghasonthe environment.Throughtheirwork,theyarestrivingto reducegreenhousegasemissionsanddrivetheworld forward.

Withtheparticipationofbusinesswomen,themining industryhasundergoneadrastictransformation.These businesswomenhavemadetheirmarksintheindustryand setanexampleforotherwomentopursueacareerinit.We cansaythatanewgenerationofbusinesswomeninthe miningforceisreadytoreinventtheindustrywithgreat ideas.

Thefuturewillbemoreopenandcollaborativearound womenintheminingindustrywhileensuringgrowthand

environmentalsustainability.Womenshouldaspiremorein thissectorandfindtheopportunitytogainexperienceand understandingoftheminingworld.

Ifweseehowtheworldisconnectedwithdifferent cultures,thispositiveenvironmentwillcreatebeliefinthe businesswomentoenterthisfield.Ifthereisanythingthat needstobechanged,itwouldbepeople’sapproachtowards womeninallindustrysectors.Withtheinclusionofwomen insuchcriticalindustries,wecanseethepicturechanging.

Womenaretransformingtheminingoperationsthrough innovationandteamsupportandhavebecomea cornerstoneinthisindustry Theendgoalforallthe businesswomenwouldbetochangewiththechanging times,bringingtheexcitingworkforceinsectorssuchas mining.

Moreandmorecompaniesnowlookforwardtoworking withsuchbusinesswomen,beitminingoranyother industry,astheyareawareoftheircapabilities.Withsucha transformation, Insights Success appreciatesthepotentialof suchbusinessleadersinitsupcomingedition-Top10 CompetentWomeninMiningtoWatch.

Unveiltheinspiringstoriesofbusinesswomenwhohave madetheirwayintotheminingindustrywiththeirdaunting leadership.Wefeelproudtosharetheirjourneysand successstoriesthroughthisedition,andwearesurethatis thebeginningoftheneweraofwomeninthemining industry

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CompanyName

BoipeloPLekubo FinancialDirector

HarmonyGoldMining CompanyLimited harmony.co.za

Dr.MelbaK.Wasunna ExternalAffairsManager BaseTitaniumLimited basetitanium.com

FoureraSottyMaiga HeadofEnvironmentand Sustainabledevelopment

ORANOMiningGroup orano.group

IvyChen Principal CSAGlobal csaglobal.com

JacquelineMadsen TechnicalTraining Consultant

CaterpillarInc. caterpillar.com

JeannetteMcGill VicePresident&GM Metals&Mining AspenTechnology aspentech.com

KirstyLiddicoat GeneralManager

LoretoAcevedo

Co-founderandDirector ofEcosystemand Innovation

Marie-ChantalKaninda ExecutiveDirector

SorayaMadera ChiefEngineer

EvolutionMining evolutionmining.com.au

IndiminSPA indimin.com

GlencoreDRC glencore.com

BarrickPuebloViejo barrick.com

HarmonyGoldisthefirstlargestgoldminingcompanyin SouthAfrica.

LocatedinKwaleCounty,50kmsouthofMombasa,Base TitaniumoperatesKenya’slargestmine,whichwasofficially awardedflagshipprojectstatusunderKenya’sVision2030 nationaldevelopmentblueprint.

Oranoisfocusingallitsexpertiseontherecoveryofnuclear materialsandthemanagementofnuclearwastetogenerate safe,low-carbonelectricityanddeliveraneffectiveresponseto theenergyandenvironmentalchallengesofthe21stcentury.

CSAGlobalisanERMGroupCompanythathasbeen providingservicestoitsclientsacrossallmineralcommodities andregionsgloballyforover35years.

CaterpillarInc.istheworld’sleadingmanufacturerof constructionandminingequipment,dieselandnaturalgas engines,industrialgasturbines,anddiesel-electriclocomotives.

AspenTechnologyisthecompanythat’sembeddingartificial intelligence(AI)throughoutindustrialmanufacturing environments.

EvolutionMiningisanAustraliangoldminingcompanywith projectsacrossAustraliaandinOntario,Canada.

IndiminisconnectingBigDataandArtificialIntelligencewith peopleandprocessestoachievethemostproductiveminingin theworld.

Glencoreisoneoftheworld’slargestgloballydiversified naturalresourcecompanies.

Barrickhasgoldandcopperminingoperationsandprojectsin 13countriesinNorthandSouthAmerica,Africa,PapuaNew GuineaandSaudiArabia.

Acevedo Co-founder and Director

and Ecosystem

Loreto Acevedo

Changing the business model of mining through shared digital value enabled by exponential technologies.

Leadersintheminingindustry,especiallywomen, arepassionateabouttransformingtheindustry's facebyimplementingsustainable,innovative solutions.Recentupgradesintheminingindustrythrough technologicaladvancementshaveprovedtobesignificant insustainablemining.Byprovidingenvironment-respecting solutions,theseleadersaredeliveringmoreimpactful operationalefficiencies.Theseefficiencieshaveallowedthe organizationstoutilizetheprocessenablingforecast operationalimprovementopportunitiesinmorecomplex andhigh-impactmining.Leadersarebuildingthenext generationofdigitaloperationandpersonalizedlearningto incorporatewiththeminingindustry.Onesuchleaderis LoretoAcevedo,whohasdedicatedherworklifeto implementinnovativeprojectsadvisinglargeorganizations intheminingsector

Loretohastransformedtheworkprocessinthemining industrybyenablingbetterprocessandroleengagement. Sheisaproactivepersonwiththeabilitytoadaptandface challengeshead-on.Shehasalwaysmetthegoalthatshe

setsforherself,whichledhertowinthe"Outstanding WomaninMining"awardin2013,givenbytheMinistryof MiningoftheGovernmentofChile.Additionally,Loreto wasalsowasselectedasthe100inspirationalwomenin miningin2020.

Moreover,Loretoisalifelongathletewholovestotravel. Sheconsidersthatbothactivitieshavehelpedhertobe moreperseveringandtohaveateamvision.

Let'sshedmorelightonherjourneyasaleader.

TheRundown

LoretoistheCo-founderofIndimin,aChileantechnology startupwithmorethanfiveyearsinthemarketthat developedSmartMiningCoach,thefirstdigitalassistant enabledwithartificialintelligencethatallowspeopleto reachthemaximumpotentialonthesite.Shealsoservesas theDirectorofEcosystemandInnovation.Inthisrole, sheimplieslinkingwiththeglobalentrepreneurship

ecosystemtoachieveinnovativevaluepropositionsthat allowhertocontinuegrowingandpositioningherselfasa leaderinartificialintelligence.

ATakeonChallengesintheMiningIndustry

Loretomentionsthatoneofthechallengesofthemining industryistheconnectionwiththeenvironmentand communities.Forexample,focusonindustrywaste; thousandsoftonsofCo2emissionstotheplanetisrisking thefutureofsociety Theincorporationofrenewable energiesastheoperatingbaseoftheminingindustryis fundamental.Asforthecommunities,ifitdoesnotachieve thesharedvaluevision,itwillbeimpossibleforthemto supporttheindustry'sgrowth.

Genderdiversityisoneofthependingpointsaswell. However,theindustryhasgrowngraduallytoday.Itisstill stagnantbetween10-15%dependingonthecountry,which urgentlycallsfortheneedtomakedeeperchangesin integratingwomenintotheminingindustry,likewise genderfocuscareerdevelopment.

PlayingaSignificantRoleDuringthePandemic

Talkingabouttheimpactofthepandemic,Loretostatesthat COVID-19hasbeentheacceleratorofthedigitizationof theminingindustry,andIndiminhasplayedavery importantroleforitsclients.Ithasbeenabletosupportthe captureofvalueusingdatainthefieldfordecision-making. Also,ithassupportedthemanagementofpersonnel remotely,animportantmissioninthesetimes.

CollaborationistheKey

Loretobelievesthatitisessentialnowmorethaneverto connectwiththecollaboratorsatIndimin.Relationships havebecomealmost100%digital,makingitdifficultto connect,transcendingwork,andbuildingsolidworkteams. "In this sense, the positive organizational culture promotes the vision that, despite the challenges that we have, we are capable of facing it together, even though we do not know

‘‘ Your best moves are in the palm of your hand. ‘‘

the answers, incorporating diverse visions," shesays. Loretocaresforherteam.Sheopinesthatbeingastartup, thevisionandcommitmentoftheteammembersacquire vitalimportancetogrowthmorethanmarketvisiontoreach orsatisfytheclients.Internally,sheandherteamlookfor thesustainabilityofthecompanyandhavinganenjoyable job.Withoutadoubt,thecompanycouldnotfacethiscrisis withoutitsmembersandstaff.

AnEfficientandSaferMiningIndustry

Indiminenvisionsandincorporatesallindustrystakeholders wherethefindingofsharedvalueisthemaingoal.The productionofmetalsandnon-metalscannolongerbe regulatedbytheireconomicvaluebutmustincorporatethe contributionofeachoftheparticipantsinthevaluechain.If theworkersinvolvedcouldbenefitfromtheincrease,this effortwouldpositivelyimpactthecommunity.Itcouldalign interestsandmobilizetheindustrytoachievetripleimpact. AtIndimin,itiscalleddigitalsharedvalue.Usingdataand convertinginintelligencefacilitatestransparencyand truthfulnesstomakeeachofthecontributionsvisible.

LeveragingTechnologytoChangetheWayofMining

AccordingtoLoreto,today,theminingindustryhasbeen challengedtosolveproblemsneverfacedbefore,like shortageofwatertooperate,useofrenewableenergyto reduceenvironmentalimpact,etc.Newtechnological developmentsallowIndimintomeetsomeofthese challenges,suchastheuseofdatatomaketransparent efficiencymetrics,contributionsofeachoftheworkersto achievetheirgoals,forexample.Itisanamazingtimeto rethinktheprocessandconsidertechnologiesasallies,as longastheysolveaproblemforsomeone.

Additionally,thesamedisruptedtechnologieswouldhelp stopminingasitisknowntoday:movinganunnecessary amountofmaterial.Consideringthatthelawsaregetting lowerandlower,thisproportionisonlyincreasing.To transportthatmaterial,itemitsalotofCo2intothe atmosphere,thenithastobecrushed,aprocessinwhich muchenergyisused.ThatiswhyLoretotendstothinkthat usingnewtechnologiesshouldradicallychangethewayof mining.

SubstantialProductivity

Loreto'smissionthroughIndiministoconnectpeople, artificialintelligence,andproductivityforsustainable mining.ItfollowsitsmissionthroughSmartMiningCoach,

‘‘ Increasing efficiency, safety, and the sense of empowerment for your team. ‘‘

whichconstantlyseekstogeneratesharedvaluedigitally usingdataasatransparentvehicletomakeallexternaland internalstakeholders,suchasworkersandmembersofthe communities.Thisalignsinterestsandgenerategreater valueforall.

Indiminhasdoneitwithprovenresultsbydelivering personalizedfeedback.WorkingtoreduceCo2emissions hasdigitallypersuadedtheoperatorstoachieveit.It reducescostsandallowssavingsbetweenthemining companyandthecollaborator,usingareliabletoolbasedon bigdata.Imagineiftheworkercoulddonatepartofthis savingstoacommunityproject.Thatisthevisionof'shared digitalvalue',anewbusinessmodelfortheindustry

IntotheHorizons

Loretothinksthatpeoplearetheengineofchange,and empoweringthemwithtechnologycanenhancetheirfull potential.ThedreamforIndimininthenearfutureisto makeitspresenceknownineverymine,turningevery decisionintoactionandfromactiontocapturetheimpact byimplicatingSmartMiningCoach.SmartMiningCoach isanintelligentdigitalassistantthatpromotessharedvalue intheminingindustry.Itisa"game-changer"frombeinga 100%cost-focusedindustrytoonethatisjustasimportant andvisibletothecontributionofitsworkersandthe community

IntheopinionofLoreto,miningisanancientindustry,and wemusttakeadvantageoftacitknowledgeofthefieldand amplifyitwithexponentialtechnologies.

WordsofWisdom

Inheradvicetoemergingwomenentrepreneurs,Loreto says,"I would tell them creating a startup in this industry is a long and arduous path, but no less fascinating. Customer acquisition rates in the industry can range from 6 to 12 months. However, this has been shortened in time where mining companies are trying to promote open innovation programs where they can link with startups more expeditiously.”

"The pandemic has also brought us the opportunity to reduce this time, given the possibility to sell online, reducing the cost of customer acquisition and increasing the chance of internationalization, as in our case in 2020 we arrive in Australia," sheadds.

Unfortunately,therearefewwomenentrepreneursin technologyintheminingfield.However,Loretothinksthat themorewomenarelinkedtotheindustry,thegreateristhe probabilityoffoundinganassociatedstartup.Oneofthe mostsignificantsourcesofentrepreneurshipisbasedon pastworkexperiences.Ifpromotedwell,theinclusionof women,notonlyinminingcompaniesbutalsoinsuppliers, couldhavebetterresultsinthecomingyears.

Sheconcludes, "Universities are an interesting source of entrepreneurship incubation, so if we promote entrepreneurship as a work path alternative in STEM careers, which could be associated with the industry, we would also have an impact on the rate of women entrepreneurs."

TBoipelo PLekubo

oday,resilientandcompetentwomenleadersare abletoenteranyindustry.Theyholdthepotential toplaythemostcrucialroleeveninamaledominatedindustrylikemining.Theyeducatethemselves withsufficientknowledgeabouttheindustryandbecome capableofperformingtheroleofaleaderinthechoiceof theirindustry BoipeloPLekubo,theFinancialDirector atHarmonyGoldMiningCompanyLimited,isonesuch womanleaderintheminingindustry.

BoipelojoinedHarmonyinJuly2017asaChiefFinancial Officer.ShewassubsequentlyappointedasFinancial DirectorinMarch2020.Shehasanextensiveexperience ingroupfinancialmanagementandreportingwithinthe miningindustry Sheisapartnertobusinessunitsand departmentswithintheHarmonygroupwiththemain objectiveofensuringtheoverallfinancialmanagementof thebusinessandallotherfinancialobjectivesareachieved.

EnhancingOperationalEfficiencieswithNewIdeas

Thereisnojourneywithoutchallenges.Talkingabouther journey,Boipelomentionsthathavingaleadershiproleina male-dominatedindustrysuchasminingalwayspresentsits challenges.Thesechallengesarefurtherexacerbatedby beingamillennialandhavingcolleagueswhoare considerablyolderthanher.However,sheisaseasoned miningindustryprofessional,havingbeenintheindustry for12yearsandledvariousteamsthroughouthertenureat multiplecompanies.Shehashadtorelyonherleadership andmanagementcapabilitiesandstyle,bringingforthnew ideastoenhancethecompany'soperationalefficiencies. Besides,shealsomentionsthatthesupportfromherteam hasalsobeenoverwhelming.

PlayingAnActiveRoleinOperationalandStrategic Decisions

ThereisnodenyinghowtheCOVID-19pandemicseverely impactedseveralbusinessesindifferentindustriesglobally

Boipelomentionsthattheminingindustry,particularlyin SouthAfrica,isnostrangertodealingwithoccupational diseases.ThiswasonceagainevidentinHarmony’sswift responsetoCovid-19,wherespecificprotocolsandstandard operatingprocedureswereimplementedfromtheonset. Asmuchasthecompanysawadeclineinitsproduction numbersduringthevariouslevelsoflockdown,theindustry sawasubstantialincreaseincommodityprices,with miningcompaniesyieldingthehighestreturnsin2020. Boipeloplayedanactiveroleinallbusinessaspectsin ordertosupportHarmonyinoperationalandstrategic decisions.

ManagingEnergyEfficienciesandReducingCarbon Intensities

AtHarmony,everyonebelievesindoingwhatitdoesbest, producingsafe,profitableouncesandcontrollingonlywhat itcan,whichisitscostsandproduction.Integrated environmental,social,andgovernancethinkingisingrained withinthecompany,initsstrategyandthewayitdoes business.Itsfocusisonmanagingenergyefficienciesand reducingcarbonintensitiesthroughthelifecycleofits operations.Itaimstoconductitsminingactivitiesand associatedprocessesinamannerthatcomplieswith environmentallegislationandconsiderateofenvironment anditscommunities.Harmonyseekstoserveandleavea positivepost-mininglegacy.Theidealofexcellencein environmentalperformanceunderpinsitsbusinessstrategy

BeingAccessibleandAppreciatingContributionof Employees

Moreover,Boipelobelievesthatpositiveworkcultureisa businessimperativeinthe21stcentury.Employeesneedto knowthattheyaremakinganimpactintheirspecificroles andcontributingtothecompany'soverallsuccess.At Harmony,itsstructureisfairlyflat,anditbelievesinan open-doorpolicy Assuch,manyofitsemployeeshave directaccesstotheseniorexecutives,whichisquite uncommonatmostorganizations.

IntegratedApproachtoDecisionMaking

AtHarmony,safetyisitsfirstvalue,andithasalreadyseen amarkedimprovementinsafetystatisticsovertheyears.It hasalsoadoptedanintegratedapproachtodecision-making wherethereisactiveconsiderationgiventowardsthe relationshipbetweenitsoperationsanditsimpactonits resources,people,andenvironment.Theminingindustry hasbeenattheforefrontofdemonstratingtrue sustainabilityforsometimenow

CreatingWin-WinSituation

ApartfromHarmony’ssocialandlaborplans,whicharea regulatoryrequirementinmining,thecompanyhasgone aboveandbeyonditscallasresponsiblecorporatecitizens. Itsapproachisaimedatpartneringwithitsstakeholders, creatingawin-winsituation.Stakeholderengagementisthe principalmechanismthroughwhichHarmonymanagesand addressesawiderangeofexpectationsandperceptions withinitscommunities.

DeliveringLong-termValuetoStakeholders

Headingintothefuture,Harmonywillundoubtedlybenefit fromthemanyopportunitiesthathavebeencreatedthrough itsrecentacquisitions.Throughcarefulandstrategiccapital allocationdecisions,ithasimprovedalmostallofits metricsbothfinancialandnon-financial.Harmonyis confidentinitsabilitytodeliverlong-termpositive

With 70 years of experience,

Harmony is South Africa’s largest gold producer by volume.

shareholderandstakeholderreturnsandremaincommitted toachievingitsstrategicobjectivesofsafe,profitable ounces.

InspiringandUpliftingCommunities

BoipeloiscurrentlypursuingherExecutiveMBAthrough theUCTGraduateSchoolofBusiness,andthatiswherea lotofherexcessenergyisdirected.Shelikestothinkthat beingimpactfulisalifejourney,giventhedifferentstages onegoesthroughinlife.

Moreover,Boipelowouldliketoseetheinclusivityof femalerepresentationinmining.Sheconsidersitisno longerbeingsomethingtocelebratebutratherasocial norm.Shealsohopestoinspireandupliftcommunities, particularlytheyounggirlandboychild.Shestatesthat theyneedtoknow,nowmorethanever,thattheirdreams arevalidandcanbeachieved.

Inhermostpreciousadvicetoaspiringandemerging womenentrepreneursintheminingindustryBoipelosays, “Be resilient and authentic, nothing in this life worth having comes easy. Educate yourselves and accumulate a wealth of knowledge about the industry, this will be your greatest asset. Above all – be yourself.”

Dr. Melba K. Wasunna

An Expert, Inspiration and a Notable Woman Business Leader

Withtheremarkable10+years’experienceinthe extractivesectorandastrongtrackrecordDr. MelbaK.WasunnaMelbaiscurrentlythe ExternalAffairsManageratBaseTitaniumLimited, Kenya’slargestminingcompanyrepresenting65%ofthe totalvalueofthecountry’smineralsproduction.Herrole involvespublicaffairsandpolicy,corporateaffairs,strategy development,sustainability,publicrelations,negotiations, governanceandriskmanagement.

MelbaholdsaDoctorofJuridicalScience(Law)from MonashUniversity,Melbourne,Australia.Sheisadmitted topracticeasanattorneyinNewYork,USA.Apartfrom hernotableacademiccareer,shehasalsoauthoredseveral publicationsincludingreports,journalarticlesandbooks. Sheistherecipientofthe“100GlobalInspirationalWomen inMining”(WIM100)Award2020andthe“UpstreamOil andGasAwards,WomanoftheYearKenya2019”.She currentlyservesastheChairpersonfortheAssociationof WomeninEnergyandExtractivesinKenya(AWEIK),a platformthatpromotesandassiststheparticipationof womenintheoil,gasandminingvalue-chaininKenya. SheisalsotheViceChairpersonoftheEnergyand ExtractivesSectorBoardattheKenyaPrivateSector Alliance(KEPSA).

ImpactfulLeadershipStartswithInternalAssessment

Forher,impactfulleadershipistheonethatcreatesaclear meaningandsenseofpurposeforpeople,balances emotionalagility,aswellassupportsothers/teammembers intheirowngrowth.Asaleader,Melbaiscognizantthat shehasboththeopportunityandresponsibilitytoconnect herteamtotheorganization’svaluesandensurean alignmentthatwillallowforthemtofindtheirmeaningand purposeintheirownwork.Thishasdriventhemtohigher levelsofmotivation,innovationandoverallperformance levels,forwhichMelbaiseverthankful.

Shebelievesthatultimately,animpactfulleadermustbe abletoconnectwithandleadpeople.Accordingtoher,an impactfulleadermustalwaysseethebigpictureandthen helptheteamtounderstandhowtheworktheyaredoingin theirfunctionalareaconnectstotheoverallorganizational strategy,thecommunitiestheyserveandtheworkoftheir colleagues.

Melbaalsosuggestsforinternalassessmentfromtimeto timeor ‘checking in with self’ Accordingtoher,asa leader,onemustfirstunderstandandbeclear-mindedabout theirowninnerworkings:whatdrivesthem,howdothey respondtostress,whatsituationsbringouttheirbest(and worst),andequallyimportantlyhowdotheyprefertolead andhowdotheyliketobeled. “Understanding these aspects of yourself, and how they change depending on circumstances, place you in a better position to show genuine empathy and support your people,” sheopines.

ALeadershipthatisNeededinCrisis

Thepandemicdrasticallyimpactedthewayorganizations work.DuringthePandemic,BaseTitaniumputinplacea robustworkfromhomeschemeforallbuttheessential employees.Atapersonallevel,duringtheheightofthe Pandemic,Melbawoulddoinformalwelfarecheckswith eachteammember,todiscussanychallengestheywere facingduringtheworkfromhome.Becauseofherstyleof compassionateleadership,manyofherstaffwasableto sharewhattheywerefacing,bothpersonallyand professionally.Byestablishingthismutualrelationshipshe wasabletoofferassistancetheteamrequired.And, sometimesitwasnothingmorethanashouldertocryon.

Melbaandherteamalsonominated,andwon,staff membersofaCommunity-focusedCovid-19Response TeamfortheBaseTitaniumAnnualSafetyTeamAwardfor theiroutstandingcommitmentandcontributiontosafety performanceandimprovement,albeitinanunorthodox fashion.

HavingLifeLessonsSinceChildhood

Melbawasraisedbyasinglemother.Sheseeshermother asawomanwithstronglifeperspective. “She has taught me to be independent since I was a little girl. She knows what to say to me when I am down even about the most minor things and she puts life into perspective,” says Melba.Hermother’sstruggletoraiseherinspiresMelba themost.Andthatstrugglemadeherstrongand independent,anddriveshertosucceed.

MelbaconsidersMarianneWilliamson’spoem ‘Our Deepest Fear' atruemotivationforherself.Shestates “I first came across this when I was still very young in my career and had graduated from law school in South Africa and was navigating my first job in New York as a corporate lawyer.” Shefurtheraddsthispoemhasbeenananchor throughoutherprofessionaljourney,asitgivesherstrength andcomforttoowndecisions,tobeconsciousandnottobe swallowedbydoubtsornegativethinking.

MoreWomeninLeadershipRole

Melbawouldliketopursuepolicyandlegislativechanges inKenyatowardsincludingapercentageofwomeninthe workforceatminingcompanies.Shesaysthatopportunities forwomeninleadershipandmanagementrolesare typicallyinfluencedbylawssurroundingthemining industrywithabearingonemploymentandcorporate governance.Forexample,inSouthAfrica,followingthe

introductionofalegislativerequirementformining companiestoensureapercentageoftheirworkforceis femalehasledtothecountry’sminingsectorhavingthe bestleveloffemalerepresentationonboards.Kenya’s corporategovernanceguidelinesforlistedcompaniesare morepassive.Thegovernmentsimplymakesprovisionfor boarddiversitywithregardstogender,stipulatingthatthe appointmentofmembersshallbegendersensitiveandshall notbeperceivedtorepresentasingleornarrow constituencyinterest.Giventhattheminingindustryhasthe lowestnumberofwomenonboardsofanysectorinthe world,theSouthAfricanexperiencebearstestamenttothe efficacyoflawasatooltoencouragemorewomeninlargescalemining.

NecessityofAddingTechnologicalAdvancements

Now,moreandmoreminingcompaniesareinvestingalot oftimeandotherresourcestoassesshowtechnological innovationcanhelptheminingindustrytoaddressits challenges.Melbaopines “While these technological developments are great as they increase operational efficiency and improving worker safety with among other key benefits, one must still be mindful that many communities rely on mining jobs to support their local economies, and if technology replaces human workers, these communities could collapse.” Sheaddsthatits thereforeimportanttostrikeabalancebetweendeveloping modernsolutionsandensuringlocalcommunitiesare incorporatedalongthejourney

BeCourageousandConfident

Inheradvicetoyoungwomenaspiringtoenterintothe miningindustry,shesays, “Accept that you are entering a traditionally male dominated sector but that you have just as much to offer as any male colleague.” Sheurgesyoung womentobecourageous,beauthentic,honetheirskillsand leadwithconviction. “Stop comparing yourself to others and, above all, seize every opportunity with confidence and don’t be afraid of sharing your successes,” saysMelba.

“Compassionate leadership is driven by passion, self-awareness and empathy to inspire understanding and knowledge in team members.”

BalancingDe Sustainabilitand Sustainable

Theminingindustryisoneofthemostcoreindustriesoftheeconomy Thisindustryisvitalbecause itprovidesfoundationalrawmaterialsand resourcestomanyimportantindustries.Themining businessinvolvestheextractionofpreciousmineralsand othergeologicalmaterials.Theextractedmaterialsarethen transformedintoamineralizedform,andthatservesasan economicbenefittotheminer.Generalactivitiesinthe miningindustryincludemetalsproduction,metalsinvesting,andmetalstrading.

Theminingindustryismostlymale-dominated.Pursuinga careerintheminingindustryisacourageousdecision, especiallyforwomen.Itrequiresonetohavelotsofguts andbraverytopursueacareerintheminingindustry becauseofthedifferentchallengesintheminingindustry And,competentwomenleadersarenotafraidbutare alwaysreadytotakeoneventhechallengingsectorslike mining.Theybelievethattheycancrossoverallthe obstaclesandchallengesintheminingindustrywithfaith, courage,andpotential.

Competentwomenintheminingindustryarefocusedon ensuringminedevelopmentandsustainability Theybelieve thatoverseeingthebiggerpictureoftheminehelpsmake therightdecisionsontimetorevealthetruepotentialofthe miningbusiness.Theybelieveinrecognizingwhat happenedinthepastandwhatishappeninginthepresentto bebestforthefuture.

EnvironmentalEffectsofMining

Development Sustainabilitywith SustainableApproach

Womenintheminingindustryareplayingacrucialrolein ensuringenvironmentalsustainability Theyarevery cognizantaboutminimizingenvironmentalharmby balancingdevelopmentwithsustainability.Ensuringthe balancebetweendevelopmentandsustainabilityisamark ofthemostcompetentpeopleinmining.Thosewhohavea goodunderstandingoftheminingindustry'sbusiness strategizesothatthereisminimaltonoenvironmental damageintheprocessesofextractingmaterialand transformingextractedmaterialsintoamineralizedform.

Utilizingtechnologyeffectivelyisoneofthemost importantfactorsofthesustainableminingbusiness,and womenareprioritizingthesame.Byutilizingtechnology, theyareminimizingenvironmentaldamageandenabling sustainableproductionofminerals.Theyarebringing substantialvaluetoallthestakeholdersinvolvedinthe miningbusiness.

Theybelievethatcontinuousimprovementandevolving solutionsarethewaytopursuebusinessinthemining industry.Suchleadersdon’tseeminingwiththeeyesofthe past;theyseethepotentialinthisindustryandpositively pursuetheirbusiness.

finerbalanceinmaintainingtheenvironment'ssafety, continuouslydeliveringtheprofit.

Besides,womenleadershavethetopmostpresenceofmind. Theyutilizetheirpresenceofmindtotakethemost valuabledecisionsaccordingtotime,place,and circumstances.Theydon’tjustthinkintermsofprofitability butalsothinkfromthepointofviewofenvironmental sustainabilityandtrytheirlevelbesttoensurethebalance betweenbusinessprofitandenvironmentalprotection.They possessagreatdealofknowledgeintheminingindustry, whichhelpsthemmakethemostproductivedecisions.

Thecourageandwillpowerofthewomenleadersinthe miningindustryismostadmirable.Theyhaveasustainable approachtothebusinesstheypursueintheindustry They playtotheirstrengths.Theycountontheirpotentialand competencetopursueambitiousbusinessesinthemining industry Theybelieveinbeinginnovativetodelivervalue continuously.

Theminingsectorhasevolvedinawaythatthesafetyand well-beingofthepeopleandtheplanetarekeptasthe priority.Thisisastrongresponsibilitythatisprioritized, especiallyundercompetentwomenleadersinthemining industry.Thisensuresthesustainabilityofthebusinessand

Moreover,theyalsoinspireotherwomenentrepreneursto pursueacareerinitthroughtheirsuccessfulcareerinthe miningindustry Theybelievethattheyhaveasmuch opportunityasmentocontributetotheminingindustry Theyadviseaspiringwomenentrepreneursinthemining industrytoembracetheopportunitiesontheirwaywith confidence,courage,andcompetencewithoutbeing complacentorafraid.

Soy Maiga Head of Environment and Sustainable development ORANO Mining Group

Fourera SottyMaiga

Empowering Women and Addressing Global Energy and Health Challenges

Theminingindustryisoneofthechallenging industriestopursuebusinessin.Ittakeslotof courageandwill-powerespeciallyforwomen leaderstoworkintoughandchallengingenvironmentlike miningindustry.Itisnosecretthatthemining,oil,and energysectorisdominatedbythemen.Somewomenwho areinit,asforthemtheretheycollectandmanage disparities.Resilientwomenleadersfindtheirwayeven throughchallengingsectorsandareabletothriveevenin suchenvironments.FoureraSottyMaigaisonesuch leaderwhoispursuingherambitionsinsuchchallenging sectorsandmakingworthwhilecontribution,andwho considersitisimportanttohavecourage,will,commitment andbeliefinone’scapacities.

Member,Founder,andPresidentofAssociationdeWomen oftheSectoroftheExtractiveIndustriesofNiger (AFSIEN);Vice-CoordinatordeWomeninMiningof WestAfrica(WIMOWA),FoureraSottyMaigawork (NigerOranoMining)fortheimplementationofthe strategicdrawingacrossitsmissionsandsharesinfavourof thewomenoftheextractivesectordomesticallyand regionaloftheAfricainwestzone.Herresponsibilities includecarryingthevoiceofthewomen,promotingthem andimprovingtheirworkingandlivingconditions,and resolvingthechallengesfacedbywomeninthemining sectorswhobelongtothebasicsalaries.Asarecognized internationaloperatorinthefieldofnuclearmaterials, Oranodeliverssolutionstoaddresspresentandfuture globalenergyandhealthchallenges.

BeingAdvantageoustoWomen

AtthelevelofAFSIEN,Foureraworkstoimplementthe distributionofsharesplannedtotheadvantageofthe womeninalong-lasting,fair,andbeneficialway.Its missionsandobjectivesaresimilaratthelevelof WIMOWA.Alltheseambitionstotheadvantageofthe womenbroughttoithassetuptheAssociationofWomen inMiningofAfrica(AWIMA)inNovember2019.

IthasallbecomepossibleduetoFourera’sworkingyears (18),herexperienceswithinCOMINAK,ORANO MININGGroup.Herexperiencestartedatthelevelofthe industrialsiteofexploitationinARLIT(NIGER),which continuedattheleveloftheseatofORANO(AREVAEx) inParis-La-Défense,toendintheofficeofCOMINAK, ORANOMininginNiameyinNIGER.Thisbackground allowedhertobechosenin2020,among100theMOST INFLUENTIALWOMENOFTHEWORLDMINING SECTORbyWOMENINMININGUK.

EnsuringAccesstoStrategicDevelopmentand Empowerment

IntheopinionofFourera,today,womenareattheheartof discussionsofstandardsandlawsintheminingandoil sectors,whichhavetheplanetaryscale.Itisbecauseatfirst fortheirminority,thentheirpositionisnon-strategicthat makesthemvulnerabletargetsinthesector.Itisimportant tobeabletolistentothemfinallyandconsidertheir concerns.

ValuingSoundandStimulatingWorkEnvironment

Anenvironmentofsoundworkonthehumandrawingis importantforFourerabecausecontact,correlationwith otherpeopleestablishawealthtothemselves.Itis primordialtosucceedworkandtogivepositiveresults withinthecompany.TheequationwhichdefinesFourerais: SoundEnvironment+StimulatingWork=Putsonpayroll Boostedandcommitted

Oneputsonpayrollboostwillmovemountainsforits companytobringittothetop.Positiveworkingcultureis implementedhasfaultimplication,consideration, confidence,andcommunication.Theseelementsestablish inthebarometerofevaluationofthepositivecultureofthe companythemselves.InthiswayFoureravaluespositive workenvironment. Top 10 Competent Women

Settingtheglobal standard,Oranoisamajor playerinnuclearfuelcycle productsandservices, fromminingto dismantling,conversion, enrichment,recycling, logisticsandengineering. With16,000employees worldwide,theGroupis committedtogiving nuclearenergyitsfull value.

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BringingSolutionstoCurrentandFutureChallenges

Foureramentionsthatinternationaloperatorwasrecognized inthefieldofnuclearmaterial.Oranobringssolutionsto thecurrentandfuturechallenges,inenergyandhealth.Its expertiseaswellasitscontrolofhightechnologiesallow Oranotoproposetoitscustomersofproductsandhigh value-addedservicesonthewholefuelcycle.Shesays, “Thanks to their skills, their requirement as regards safety and their constant search for innovation, all the 16 500 employees of the group make a commitment to develop know-how of processing and of control of nuclear material, for climate, for health and for thrifty world in resources, today and tomorrow.”

GivingBacktotheCommunity

Talkingaboutgivingbacktothecommunity,Fourera mentionsthatbeyondindustrialactivities,themining companiesandOranoinvesteddozensofbillionFCFAto improvethehealthofpopulations,theschoolingofthe children,theaccesstothewaterandtheeconomic developmentofthemunicipalitiesofthesitesof implementationoftheminingsites.OranofinancesIrhazer

projectsoinNigeratthelevelof17millioneuroswitha viewtocontributingtothelong-lastingfoodsafetyof populationsbydevelopingsystemsofirrigationinthedust bowlsoftheregionofAgadez.Thissupportlastssince aboutfortyyears,andvoluntarywayismade.Sincethe adventofRSEandoftheSustainabledevelopment,this supportbecamedefinite.

ForFourera’sshare,theconsiderationandsearchesfor adequatesolutionsandadaptedtothelocalcontextareher contributiontothedevelopmentofthecommunitytotake upquotedknownchallenges.

Ifgivenachancetobringonechange,shewillmakesure thatvoicesofthewomenarepreponderantindecisionsof retrocessionsoftheincomesofminingandoilexploitation, becausetheyestablishthemajoritycommunitywith inevitablythechildren.Changewillbealsovisibleand considerableatduelevelcountryaspartofdevelopment.It iscurrentlyoneofhermainmissionswithinstructuresthe destiniesofwhichshegoverns.

Tobuddingwomenentrepreneursinthemining,oiland energyindustry,shegivesfourpiecesofadvice:

Donotreinventthewheel, Applytheexistentbestpracticetoimproveandadapttothe context

Havecourage,willandcommitment Believeinyourcapacities

EnvisioningWomeninHigherResponsibilities

Thereissomuchasaleader,Fourerafocusesherenergyat thelevelofprofitandofprofitsoftheincomesofthe activitiesofthewomenintheextractivesectorespecially miningsmallbusinesssector

Before2026,Fourerawouldliketosee:

• Womeninjobsofhighresponsibility(Managing

• director,CEO,…)

Thewomenofthesectorpassofacraftminingtoa

• semiindustrialminingorevenindustrialandthese exploitationsaremanagedandbelongingtotheWomen!

JacquelineMadsen

Unlocking Opportunities and Supporting People to Thrive in the Mining Industry

Miningsector,beinglargelyaman’sdomain,has graduallystartedwitnessingthemarksofwomen intheindustry.Bysteppingintothemining industry,womenhavechangedthewaytheindustrymoves forward,whileinspiringotherwomentobeapartofthis demandingindustry.Withtheirempatheticapproachand freshpointsofview,amongotherkeydifferentiators,they arebringingadrastictransformationintheminingindustry. OnesuchwomaninminingisJacquelineMadsen, TechnicalTrainingConsultantatCaterpillarInc.,the world’sleadingmanufacturerofconstructionandmining equipment,dieselandnaturalgasengines,industrialgas turbines,anddiesel-electriclocomotives.

JacquelinehasadiversebackgroundasanElectrical Engineer,ProjectManager,AutonomousHaulage Specialist,Trainer,DivemasterandLifeandMindset Coach.Sheispassionateaboutproblemsolving,identifying waystodothingssafer,moreeffectively,moreefficiently. Sheisknownforenablingandencouragingpeopleto‘have ago’,discussingtheirexistingexecutionstrategies,then workingwiththemtothinkdifferentlyabouthowtheycan achievetheirobjectives.

OverherthreeyearsatCaterpillar,Jacquelinehasbeen privilegedtoconnectwithandleadagreatnumberof Caterpillarandcustomerteammembers.Havingworked acrossthefirstfourautonomoussitesinAustralia,shehas beenexposedtovariedleadershipstylesandlearning experiences.Theseexperienceshavehelpedshapethe leadersheisbecoming.WhileonsitessheledCaterpillar andcustomerteamsinastep-upcapacity,ensuring everyonefeltheardandconnectedtogethertoachieve optimumresults.

Inhercurrenttrainingrole,sheseekstoensurethatshe createsaninclusive,openenvironmentwhereteamsfeel comfortabletoaskquestionsandpushtheirlimits.She focusesonleadingnewrecruits,networkingacross Caterpillarteamsbetweensitesandconnectingpeopleto whotheyneedtotalktoonissuesthatarise.Forher, leadershipisaboutunlockingopportunitiesandsupporting peopletothrive.

We,at Insights Success,interviewedJacquelinetounveil herleadershipjourneyandhercontributiontothemining industrythroughCaterpillarInc.

Belowarethehighlightsoftheinterview:

Beingabusinessprofessional,whatisyouropinion regardingtheimpactoftheCOVID-19pandemiconthe Mining&MachineryIndustry?Andhowhas CaterpillarInc.managedtoovercomethissignificant challenge?

TheminingindustryinAustraliatookquickactionto controlthespreadofCOVID-19toFIFOsites.Therewasa fastchangeinthewayweflew,thewayweworked,andthe wayweliveduponsites.Theresponsetothepandemic fromAustralia’sbigminingcompanieswasadmirable. AsCaterpillarisamulti-industryglobalcompany,some industrieswerehitharderthanothers.Thecompanybanded togetherandallemployeesmadesacrificestohelpthe companysupportthoseindustries.

Theminingindustryhasseenthisasanopportunityto propelcompaniestowardsautomatedsolutionssooner The

JacquelineMadsen TechnicalTraining Consultant

biggestchallengeIseenowintheindustryiskeepingup withthisdemand–findingtherightpeopleforthejoband upskillingthemtosupportsites.Customersandservice providersalikearefindingthissamechallengeinfinding thepeopletorunthesystem,andtoretainexistingtalent.

Whatisyourthoughtonthenecessityofapositivework culture?Inwhatwaysdoyouimplementitatyour organization?

Apositiveworkcultureisessentialtoacompany’ssuccess. Wehirepeoplebecauseofwhatweseetheycanbringto thecompany.Weneedtothenenablethemtobethemselves andbringtheirbestselvestothejob.Bybringingpositivity andasenseofplayintotheworkplacewepromoteaculture wherepeoplewanttocometowork,whichinturnleadsto betteroutcomesforthecompany.I’veseenthroughoutthe industrythathighmoraleandstronginterpersonal relationshipsintheworkplaceleadtoimproved performanceacrossallareas,includingefficiencyand safety.

WhattrutheveryoneneedstoknowaboutMining industrymakingitsaferandmoreefficientforpeople& theplanet?

Fresheyesandfreshperspectivesareimportant.Weneedto bebringinginpeoplewithdiverseexperiencesthatcan breakthemoldofhowwecurrentlydothings.Weneedto beconstantlyasking‘why’andcreatinganenvironment whereit’soktodoso.Iamakeenenvironmentalistand safetyadvocateworkingintheminingindustry,soIam alwayslookingforwayswecanoperatemoresafely,more efficiently,andmoreenvironmentallyconsciously

InwhatwayshaveyouorCaterpillarInc.contributed tothecommunity?

Caterpillarasaglobalcompanydoesalotofvolunteer workindifferentregions.Inamoreindirectway, Caterpillarisalsohelpingthecommunityreimaginewhatis

possible,andprepareforanincreasinglyautomatedfuture. Byintroducingautonomousminingtrucksincontrolled environmentsonminesites,itisslowlynormalizingthe ideafortherestoftheworld.Asautonomousmachines becomeincreasinglycommon,weareexperiencing, learningandsharingthoselearningstoimprovesafetyand efficiencyinhowweinteractwiththemachinesandthe worldaroundus.Thissharingoflearningsiscritical.

Intermsofmypersonalcommunitywork-myprimary focuscurrentlyisondevelopingandleadingthementoring streamofRYLAOceania2022.RYLA(RotaryYouth LeadershipAward)programsareanamazingopportunity foryoungleadersfromthecommunitytocometogether andworkonProfessionalandPersonalDevelopmentina funandinteractivewaythathasahugeimpacton participantsextendingwellbeyondthelengthofthe program.

TheRYLAOceaniaprogrambringstogetheralumniofthe districtlevelRYLAprogramsacrossAustralia,New ZealandandtheSouthPacificIslandstofurtheraccelerate skilldevelopmentandbuildevenstrongernetworks.Iwasa participantintheinauguralprogramin2020andsoam thrilledtohavethisopportunitywithapassionate,talented, diverseteamtocontributetoitscontinuationandimpactin thebroadercommunity

Whereareyoufocusingyourenergynow,andwheredo youhopetomakeanimpactnext?Whatisyourvision forCaterpillarInc.forthenextfiveyears?

AtthemomentI’mfocusingonsettingupCaterpillartobe readyforupcominginfluxoftrainees–bothinternaland

Playingsmallwill neverachievebig results.Support peopletobring theirbestselvesto workandwatch themcreatereal change. “ “

external.Thereisalottolearnintheautonomousmining space,andamistakebyoneindividualatthisstagehasthe potentialtosetthewholeindustryback5years. Fortunately,Caterpillar’sdevelopmentandoperations teamsareworkingtogetherwithcustomerstoensurethe productstaysaheadofpotentialincidents,withan impressivezeroLostTimeInjuriestodate–ahugefeatin theminingindustry

Inthenext5yearsIlookforwardtoCaterpillarcontinuing toadapthowtheydobusiness,upskillpeople,andlead innovation.Therearelotsofexcitingproductsintheworks whichhavethepotentialtoradicallyalterhowmining operationsrun.It’sexcitingtobeapartofit.

Whatwouldbeyouradviceforaspiringandemerging womenintheMiningIndustry?

Giveeverythingago!Pushyourcomfortzone.Don’tbe afraidofwhatlookslikeastepbackwards,itmayhave potentialtoslingshotyouforward.Createyourown opportunitiestolearnandseenewthings–thereissomuch outtheretoexperience.

Jeannette McGill

An Embodiment of Integrity and Professionalism

Asaninspirationtomanypeopleinthemining industry,JeannetteMcGillisthatleaderwho possessesagreatdealofknowledgeaboutthe miningindustrywithanopen-mindedviewontheworldas awhole.Jeannetteisahighlyskilledgeologistandmineral economistwhocompetentlyhandlesawiderangeof assessments,beingtheVicePresident&GM,Metals& MiningforAspenTechnologywithprecision,detail,and judgement.Herachievementshaverevolutionizedmining andwomeninminingaroundtheworld.Sheisadeep thinkeralwayswillingtoshareherknowledgewithothers, andpragmaticallycontributestoeverydiscussion.

AHighly-SkilledProfessional

JeannetterecentlyjoinedAspenTechnologytoadvancethe company’sbusinessstrategyinthemetalsandmining sectorandhelpcompaniesaccessAspen-Tech’sbest-inclassassetoptimizationsoftware.Asarespectedindustry innovator,shebeganhercareerasageologistworkingin variousfieldroles,andcontributingtothefirst3D geologicalmodels,forbothAnglovaalandAngloGold AshantiinSouthAfrica.Mostrecently,Jeannettewasat Telstrawhereshespearheadedthelast-mileoftelecom capabilities,providingrobustmissioncritical communicationswithinproductionmines,whichiscritical forthedigitaltransformationinitiativesforthosecustomers. PriortoTelstra,JeannettewasHeadofTechnologyand InnovationforthePlatinumdivisionofAngloAmerican, whereshewasresponsibleforcreatingIPandinnovative solutionsforthedivision,includingacombinationof hardware,software,andservices.

GloriousAccomplishmentsoftheCareer

WhileattheCouncilforScientificandIndustrialResearch inSouthAfricaJeannettewassponsoredtopursueher secondmaster’sdegreeandPh.D.inColorado.Whenshe graduated,andreturnedtoSouthAfricashewaspromoted toleadtheCentreforMiningInnovation-apublic/private organizationtopromoteinnovationintheminingindustry withinSouthAfrica.

AmongJeannette’snumerousachievementsarebecoming thesecondwomantobeissuedanundergroundblasting certificateinOrangeFreeState,SouthAfricaandonlythe th4 femalePresidentofthe125yearoldGeologicalSociety ofSouthAfrica.Committedtolife-longlearning,Jeannette holdsaPh.D.inEconomicGeologyandanM.S.inMineral EconomicsfromtheColoradoSchoolofMines,USA;an M.Sc.inEarthSciencePracticeandManagementfromthe

UniversityofPretoria,SouthAfrica;aB.Sc.Honorsfrom RhodesUniversity,SouthAfrica,andaB.Sc.fromthe UniversityofPortElizabeth,SouthAfrica.

AGoal-drivenandCommittedTeamplayer

Talkingaboutpositiveworkculture,Jeannettesaysthat positiveworkculturesunderpinallhighperformingteams andorganizationsandcanbedevelopedandconversely, eroded,insomanyways.Sheopinesthatinadriveto supportgreaterwork-lifebalance,theneedtovalueeach employee’sindividualneedsiscritical.Atthesametime,a positivecultureneedstosupportrigorousconversationand debatethatensurestheforwardprogressionofthecompany

AtAspenTech,thedrivingforcebehindthecompany’s successhasalwaysbeenitspeople,allofwhomsharethe qualitiesofpassion,prideandaspiration.Theyallcarrya passiontomakeadifference,prideinthevaluetheybring toAspenTechcustomersandtheresultingimpactthose customershaveontheworld,andaspirationtokeep pushingtheenvelope,overcomingallhurdles,and challengingthestatusquotocontinuallyfindabetterway

AspectsofDigitalMining

Digitaltransformationcanmeanmanythingstoeveryone. Intheminingsector,movinghandwrittenformstoan onlinecapturesystemarealmostmorethansomeoperators

‘‘ Ihaveembarkedon,at thetime, groundbreaking projects:underground roboticplatforms;LTE connectivity underground;butfroma visionIhaveinspired teamstoexplore,and ultimatelydeliver. ‘‘

canhandle;whileattheoppositeendofthespectrum remoteoperatingcenter’sthatsupportfleetfunctioning hundredsofkmawayremainintegraltomodernoperations. Jeannettebelievesthateveryorganizationhasan opportunitytoassesstheirprocessesandworkflowsand understandwhatresourcesuitabilityandimprovementis possiblebyincorporatingdigitaladoptionstrategies.Being abletoleveragedigitalizationandbigdatatosolve problems,andmaintainsafety,isfundamentaltosuccess. Forprofitablemines,productionavailabilityisparamount. Asweallknowadowntimeincidentcanresultinmissing productiontargets,losttonnage,potentialsafetyrisks,and more.

IntheopinionofJeannette,whenitcomestounplanned equipmentdowntime,thereisvalueinbeingabletoapply digitalizationtechnologiestopredictpotentialequipment failuresinadvanceandreceiveinsightstohelpguidethe investigationofwhathasgonewrong.

ConqueringPandemicChallenges

UpontheimpactofpandemicJeannettementionsthatthe globalpandemichascreatedastructuralbreakandan

Ivaluetheimportanceof givingeveryoneaseatat thetable;butamnot scaredtodrawlines wheretheyarerequired. ‘‘

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increasedrelianceontechnology.Priortothepandemic, organizationsandindividualsknewwhatwaspossiblebut lackedthedrivingforceforadoption. She says, “Consider how many people adjusted to online shopping during the pandemic, becoming more comfortable with that channel out of necessity. The impact on the mining market is similar where a mobile global and regional workforce can no longer service remote operations. Remote monitoring, sensors and AI have come into their own due to the impact on technology the pandemic has provided.”

AnExcellentUnderstandingoftheSynergies

AccordingtoJeannette,theorganizationfabricthat supportsmetalsandmininggloballyishighlyintegrated. Thereisaneedforsynergiestobeleveragedforgreater impactasopposedtoindividualcompetitivesilos. Sheprovidesthatthefuturewillbemoreopenand collaborativearoundsharedobjectives.Atthesametimeis ensuringshareholdergrowthandfinancialsustainability. Shebelievesthatdevelopingthestrategyforanewindustry verticalrequiresthoroughlandscapemapping,andthus,it requiresnotonlyundertakingthecurrentandfuture prognosisforallroleplayers,butalsobalancingtheneedto simplycreatefocusandimpact.

Hands-onExperience

Theminingsectorhasbeenexceptionallygeneroustoher career Thisisanacknowledgementthathardworkis requiredandtheresiliencetospendsometimeonthe workingface.Itisherproductiontimeandtherespect earnedfromcompletingthenecessaryshiftstobeissueda blastingcertificatethathascreatedthespringboardforthe restofhercareer.Therefore,shebelievesthatwomen aspiringtoenterthesectorshouldfindanopportunityto gaintechnicalexperienceandunderstanding,says Jeannette.

Liddicoat General Manager

Mining

LiddicKirstyoat

AnAccomplishedLeaderintheMiningIndustry

FromaMineGeologisttoaGeneralManagerat EvolutionMining,KirstyLiddicoat’sprofessional journeyhasbeenfullofundulatingmoments,hard work,anddedication.Kirstyisaskilledmining professionalwholeadsbyexample.Sheensuresthesmooth runningoftheminingoperationsformorethan17years.In addition,sheisalsopastchairoftheAustralianInstituteof MiningandMetallurgyWomeninMininggroupthat focusesontheattractionandretentionofwomeninthe miningindustry

We,atInsightsSuccess,caughtupwithKirstytounveilher inspiringjourney,herleadershipapproach,andher contributiontotheminingindustry.

NaturalAbilitytoLeadSafely

KirstyismanagingEvolutionMining’sRedLake OperationsinOntario,Canada.HeraspirationasGeneral ManagerfortheRedLakeGoldMineistocontinueto strengthenherteam’swayofthinkingwhenitcomesto safety,culture,andinnovation.Safetyisoneofthe company’scorevalues,theothersbeingRespect, Accountability,andExcellence.TheteamatEvolutionlives bythesevalueseveryday.

TheRedLakeGoldMinehasbeenaroundsincethe1950s. Ithasgonethroughseveralownershipchanges,thus makingitachallengetofeelasenseofsecurityand community.Kirstyhopestochangethemindsetofthe safetyculturebyencouragingpeopletoreportandspeak outaboutunsafepracticesandberewardedratherthan reprimanded.EvolutionMininghasalreadyseenahuge impactonhowthishasimprovedthesafetycultureatthe RedLakeMineandisbringingeveryonetogethertowork safely

AStrongBelieverofPositiveWorkCulture

Kirstystronglybelievesinaculturethatdrivessafetyand productivity.Herteam’sabilitytodothejobstartswitha positiveworkculture.Throughactivecoachingandpositive leadershipbehaviors,shedrivesaculturewherepeoplefeel accepted,included,andempowered.AtRedLake,Kirsty hasstartedcreatingavisionforthesiteandlinkingthe visiontothecompany’scultureandobjectives.Herteam usesthisasthebasetoimplementitstransformational journey,andKirstyisreallyexcitedbytheenergy, engagement,andsuccesstheyhavehadoverthelast12 months.

ReducingGreenhouseGasEmissions

Miningsuppliestherawmaterialstosupporttheeconomy andtodrivetheWorldforward.Theindustryisleading research,innovation,andenergyreductiontolightenthe loadonfossilfuels.AtEvolutionMining,Kirstyandher teamarecurrentlyworkingonseveralprojectstotarget emissionreductions,includingelectricfleettransitionsand batterystorage.EvolutionMiningiscommittedtoreducing greenhousegasemissionsby30%by2030(Scope1and2 fromanFY20baseline)andachievingnet-zeroemissions by2050orearlier.

PrioritizingSafety

KirstyopinesthattheCOVID-19hasbroughtseveral challengestotheMining&MetalsIndustryhereatthe EvolutionGoldMineinRedLake.Whilethepandemichas impactedeveryoneinthecommunity,itspriorityisalways keepingitspeoplesafe.

OneofthegreatestchallengesEvolutionMiningfacedhas beenthelackofsupplyofcriticalitemsandinfrastructure, especiallybeinginsucharemotelocationinCanada.This hasincreaseddelaysinreceivingitemsandthushasslowed downtheprogressionofprojectsthroughoutCOVID.

Thefocusof EvolutionMiningis onoperatingits projectssafelyand efficientlyand developingthemto theirfullpotential. ‘‘ ‘‘

Additionally,duetothepandemic,withtraveloutsideofthe countryorevenoutsideofthedistrictrestricted,theability toaccesstheglobalnetworktalentpoolhasbeena challenge.Theorganizationhadtodependoninternet serviceandwebcamstoallowface-to-faceinteractions.

However,Evolutionmininghasbeenveryfortunateinthe miningindustrytocontinuetoworkandworkfromhome wherenecessary.Thishashelpedreducetheimpactonthe localcommunitybystillsupportingjobswithinRedLake. Thecompanyhasalsosupportedandpromotedthe economicwelfareoflocalRedLakegroupsandbusinesses throughworkingalongsidethemandrewardingrecognized employeeswithgiftcardsforbusinessesinthelocal community.AsEvolutionMiningisawareoftheimpacton mentalhealththroughoutCOVID,ithasdoneitsbestto reducetheimpactbyprovidingservicesfortheemployees withtheOccupationalHealthNurseonSiteandtheir familiesthroughtheEFAP(EmployeeFamilyAssistance Program).

GivingBacktotheCommunity

Whenitcomestogivingbacktothecommunity,Evolution MininggivespreferencetorecruitlocalsatRedLakeand

supportthedevelopmentofthetown.Itprovides scholarshipswithinthelocalcommunityaroundeducation, environment,arts,cultureandrecreation,economic development,diversity,health,andCOVIDrecovery Along withscholarships,thecompanyalsoprovidespartnerships withitsFirstNationsGroupsandisanallyforthePride community.

EnlighteningtheYounger

Ones

Kirstymentionsthatifshecouldchangeanythinginthe miningindustry,itwouldbetointegratecurrentpractices withtechnologytomakeherfootprintinthecommunity onewithlong-termsustainability.Currently,herfocusison transformingtheRedLakeoperationthroughpracticesand innovationtocementtheplaceasacornerstoneassetfor EvolutionMining.Hergoalistobeanemployerofchoice inCanada,andforthepeople’stimewithEvolutionto highlighttheircareers.

Inheradvicetoemergingwomenentrepreneursinthe miningindustry,shesays,“Takeeveryopportunityoffered, eveniftheyareoutsideofyourcomfortzone,theyarethe onesthatgrowandstretchyouthemost.”

SorayaMadera

ChiefEngineer

BarrickPuebloViejo

Soraya Madera

Unlocking the True Potential of Mining Business

Mininghastraditionallybeenamale-dominated industry.Toincreasediversityandunlockthe truepotentialofhumantalent,mining companiesshouldbecommittedtohelpingincreasethe numberofwomennotonlyontheirminesandwider industry,butalsotohelpupskillandeconomically empowerwomenthroughouttheircommunitiesofinterest.

Thisisthecriticalforanysustainabilitystrategythatany st companyputinplaceinthe21 century.AtBarrick,which missionistobetheworld’smostvaluedgoldmining businessbyfinding,developing,andowningthebestassets, withthebestpeople,todeliversustainablereturnsforour ownersandpartners,thisisnottheexception.Whenthey refertothebestpeople,theytalkaboutmenandwomen, equally ThisisparticularlyimportantasoneoftheUnited NationsSustainableDevelopmentGoals,motivatesto people,companies,andnationstocreateenvironmentswith genderequality.

AtallsitesofBarrick,therearemanytalentedwomenwho areleadingthewaytoamorediverseandinclusivemining industry SorayaMadera,whoisChiefEngineerat BarrickPuebloViejo,intheDominicanRepublic,isone ofthem.

Soraya’sroleistoleadtheengineeringteamfocusedon ensuringminedevelopmentandsustainability.Shebelieves thatoverseeingtheshorttermandthelong-termfutureof theminehelpstomaketherightdecisionsontimetoallow theunlockingofthetruepotentialofthebusiness.

PuebloViejoislocatedintheDominicanRepublic, approximately100kilometersnorthwestofthecapitalcity ofSantoDomingo,andisoperatedbythePuebloViejo DominicanaCorporation,ajointventurebetweenBarrick (60%)andNewmont(40%). Thecompany'sworkforceis 97%Dominican,whose16%isfemale.Atthebeginningof thisyear,theconversiontonaturalgasofQuisqueya1,the powerplantthatsuppliesthemine,wassuccessfully

commissioned.Thiswillreducegreenhousegasesby30% andnitrogenoxideby85%,furtherreducingPuebloViejo's impactontheenvironment.

InaninterviewwithInsightsSuccess,SorayaMadera sharesaboutherjourneyandabouthercontributiontothe miningindustrythroughBarrickPuebloViejo.

Below are the highlights of the Interview:

BeingaChiefEngineer,whatisyouropinionregarding theimpactoftheCOVID-19pandemicontheMining& MetalsIndustry?AndhowhasBarrickmanagedto overcomethissignificantchallenge?

Covid-19hasforcedtheminingindustrytoreinventitself. Fromreviewingthedifferentresponsibilitiesandjobs withintheoperationsanddevelopingnewwaysofworking togetherandbeingsafe;togoevenfurtherinour optimizationsandinnovationplanstoensurethatthe industrycontinuestodelivervalue.

BarrickSafety-firstculturehashelpedustoeffectivelyand rapidlyimplementnewprotocolsthatensuredbusiness continuity ActingfastandagilehashelpedBarrickto delivertheplanevenwiththeimpactofthepandemic, ensuringasafeandproductiveenvironment.

Whatisyourthoughtonthenecessityofapositivework culture?Inwhatwaysdoyouimplementitatyour organization?

Itisinourvalues.Apositiveworkcultureisnecessaryto ensureownershipamongtheemployees.

Inmyrole,Imakesuretopromotethecompanyvalues withpropercollaborationandcommunication.Thebig challengeishowtheworldissoconnectedrightnowand thedifferentculturesareworkingtogether Withthis,the focusisonmakingsurethepositiveenvironmentis maintainedwithrespecttothepeople,theirculture,and beliefs.

WhattrutheveryoneneedstoknowaboutMining industrymakingitsaferandmoreefficientforpeople andtheplanet?

Continuousimprovementandconstantchangearetheway togoinMining.Ibelievetherearestillpeoplethatsee miningwiththeeyesinthepast.Theminesectorhas evolvedinawaywerethesafetyandwell-beingofpeople andtheplanetisthepriorityandthatisastrong responsibilityofeachpersonwhoworksatourmine.This ensuressustainabilityofthebusiness,andisproventhat youcanbesafe,takecareoftheenvironmentand continuouslydelivervalue.

InwhatwayshaveyouorBarrickcontributedtothe community?Ifgivenachance,whatchangewouldyou bringinsubstantialproductivityofMining?

Oneofourcorevaluesistoearnoursociallicensebybeing avaluememberofourhostcommunities.Wehaveteams dedicatedtothesupportanddevelopmentofthe communities,bylistening,understandingtheneeds,and creatingplanstohelpfulfillthem,wedriveourbusiness withthecommunitiesbybeingapartnerandkey Stakeholder

Whereareyoufocusingyourenergynow,andwheredo youhopetomakeanimpactnext?Whatisyourvision forBarrickforthenextfiveyears?

MyfocusisthePuebloViejoexpansionproject.This expansionwillbringsubstantialvaluetoallour stakeholdersbyextendingthelifeofthemineandthe potentialtoincreaseourreserves. Also,indevelopingthe teamtoprepareforthefuture.Therearenewgenerations comingintotheminingindustrythathasthecapacityto reinventthebusinesswithgreatideas.

Myvisionisthatwehavethepotentialtobecomethemost valuableminingcompany Thisthroughempoweringthe partnershipwithourhostcountriestostrengthenandsustain theminingindustry.

Whatwouldbeyouradviceforaspiringandemerging womenentrepreneursintheMiningIndustry?

Visualizeacareerpathandworkitwithpassion.Inmy opinion,itisimportanttofocusonprofessional developmentbutalsotoactwithownershipandintegrity.I havebeenpartofBarrickPuebloViejoformorethana decadeandlookingbacktomyfirstyears,Icansaythat dedication,teamwork,listening,determination,and prioritizingbusinessneedshavebeenkeyinmyjourney.

“Theminesector hasevolvedina waywerethesafety andwell-beingof peopleandthe planetisthepriority andthatisastrong responsibilityof eachpersonwho worksatourmine. Thisensures sustainabilityofthe business,andis proventhatyoucan besafe,takecareof theenvironment andcontinuously delivervalue.”