The initiative seeks to promote concrete actions through academic, cultural and community collaboration, with the aim of moving towards more inclusive and responsible mining.
The Ministry of Mining and Energy, Romina Sassariniin her capacity as president of the Federal Mining Council (COFEMIN)signed a cooperation agreement with Women in Mining Argentina (WIM Argentina) to promote the inclusion of women in the sector.
The framework agreement establishes a joint commitment to integrate the gender perspective in mining development through academic, cultural and community cooperation.
The agreement signed by Sassarini and Mercedes Rodriguezexecutive director of WIM Argentina, aims to promote concrete actions that encourage the incorporation of the gender perspective in environmental impact reports, awareness and training for the creation of healthy work environments, as well as support in the development of good practices.
Romina Sassarini and Mercedes Rodriguez WIM mining
The initiative, which will be valid for two years, reflects the mutual commitment of both institutions to move towards more inclusive and responsible mining. “The signing of this agreement represents an important step in the collaboration between public institutions and civil society organizations, strengthening the basis for mining development that is not only environmentally sustainable, but also socially.”the parties stressed.
The president of Red MIA also participated in this meeting, Irini Wentinck; Cristina Smithfrom the Taca Taca project; Amalia Saez from Lake Resources; Pearl Arancibia, of the Yard company; the general director of Mining of Mendoza, Jeronimo Shantal; the Secretary of State for Mining of Santa Cruz, Nadia Ricciand the General Director of Mining of La Rioja, Cecilia Maidana.
“It is a significant step towards promoting gender equality and sustainability in the Argentine mining industry,” the signatories maintained.
Source: Ambito
