Unlocking opportunities along the mining value chain
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Challenges in the Mining Industry
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Limited support and information sharing relating to:
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Information pertaining to available opportunities within the mining value chain
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Access to finance and funding opportunities
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Knowledge of applicable mining related strategies and policies
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Red tape within the large entities preventing emerging companies from accessing opportunities
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Restrictive compliance requirements
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Access to networks forming the bulk part of the procurement and supply chain
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Our Value Proposition
Our value proposition is categorized into the following three major focus areas:
Women in Mining
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Compile and maintain a database of legitimate female-owned companies
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Provide an eligibility criterion for interested participants to make sure they are a good fit/ready to participate
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Provide support and /or mentorship to the members
Mining Institutions
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Provide access to a credible database of legitimate local female-owned companies
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Provide access to professional women entrepreneurs who are already in mining and those looking to venture into business in the mining sector
Government and Stakeholders
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Provide an advisory role in the form of policy development and implementation support
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Government-led initiatives for women in the mining industry