Antofagasta expects 2024 copper output at low end of yearly forecast
Antofagasta produced 284,700 metric tons of copper in the first half, down 3.7% from the same period in 2023.
Hiring more women to work at mines in Hunter Valley, NSW could save companies money because they are easier on the equipment, says a workplace consultant.
ABC News reports consultant Glenise Anderson saying that “women are known for handling mine machinery better than their male colleagues, which can lead to significant savings.”:
They are very gentle on the equipment, they tend to report anything that’s wrong they don’t feel they need to push the equipment to keep it going. So they’re very reliable and accountable for working with equipment.
The New South Wales Minerals Council launched a Women in Mining Network this week to boost female participation in the industry , which stands at just 10%.
Anderson said the demographics in New South Wales are more conducive to women working in mining than Queensland:
You have a culture in Queensland of fly-in/fly-out where New South Wales tends to be more residential, which is much better for families. They also have crib-relief so women can work hours that are family-friendly, which is not something that works in central Queensland.
Mining companies in Australia are considering flying foreign workers directly to their operations as the country, particularly the north-east state of Queensland, struggles to fill massive job shortages, reports local media outlet Adelaide Now.
2 Comments
Antoinette
I agree 100%. We as woman does save company’s a lot of money. So i would suggest that mines hire more women to save money. I for one would like nothing more than to work in the mines. So start to hire us. Cant wait to hear from you.
Millie Floss
Might be a risky job. Women are known for handling mine machinery better than their male colleagues, which can lead to significant savings. This just build confidence in me. Why women is more patient in any ways.