Fighting gender bias
in occupational fields
usually dominated by men is just one of the
many challenges faced by women in the mining industry.
To fulfill its mission to promote gender equity, Vale has joined the Women in Mining (WIM), a global
organization committed to fostering debate and advancing women in the sector.
The group recently started to operate in Switzerland – where Vale also has operations and joined Women in
Mining through its representatives in that country.
The group was founded by seven women. Three of them are Vale employees.
The organization landed in Brazil in 2019 and within one year launched its first Action Plan, which has
been adhered to by 12 companies in the sector. The plan, which was designed to enhance women’s
participation in mining, follows WIM Canada’s plan with standards slightly adjusted to the Brazilian
reality. Vale has adhered to the standards as part of the goal to double its female workforce by 2030 and will
spare no effort to make women feel represented in an inclusive environment for all.
What would you say to women
who want to start working in mining?
Carolina Wagner:
Follow your dream. Don’t act like one of them. Use your strengths to build yourself up. Things have improved a
lot and the fact that we are talking about this subject proves my point.
Renata Costa:
There may be difficult times, just like in any other profession, but the world is changing rapidly, and the
mining sector is particularly embracing inclusion and diversity.
Andreia Rabetim:
There is no such thing as a male and a female career. We can work in any profession. Define your goals, plan
your career based on your calling, your professional potential and the dreams you want to achieve. And join
others to include more women and fight and break barriers to access and inclusion.
Would you like to join Women in Mining?
Learn more:
Learn more stories of women who are making history
in mining on the Mining by Women page
Click here
International Women's Day – Meet Eight Women
Who Have Made Their Careers in the Mining Industry
Click here
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