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We are committed to fostering a workplace that is inclusive and representative of our diverse communities and acknowledge we need to do more in order to materially shift our performance and meet our targets. We have learnt that our people, including our female workforce, joined Evolution for work life balance, suitable rosters and opportunities for career improvement, though retention has been challenged due to pay, flexibility and promotion opportunities. In FY24, we set targets around female participation and reinvigorated our Inclusion and Diversity Committees to address these challenges. Champions across the business remain passionate about improving this space, with some leaders recognised for their contribution in this area.
Cowal Gold Operations Open Pit Supervisor Nadine Heal was the winner of Exceptional Tradeswoman/Operator/ Technician Award at the 2024 NSW Women in Mining Awards. She also won the Outstanding Tradeswoman/ Operator/Technician in Australian Resources Award at the 2024 Women in Resources National Awards. Cowal Gold Operations Manager Kyal Hunter was also recognised as a finalist as an Inclusion and Diversity Champion at the 2024 NSW Women in Mining Awards. Both have played crucial roles in fostering a more inclusive and diverse workplace and Nadine has mentored women at Cowal, while significantly improving female participation in operational roles.
Ernest Henry Operations Metallurgy Supervisor Lindsey Killer was runner up in the Exceptional Young Woman in Queensland Resources category at the 2024 Queensland Resources Council/Women in Mining and Resources Queensland (WIMARQ) Awards.
Achieving our targets will require developing our people, and building capabilities and inclusion, for example through ongoing participation in mentoring programs. In 2024, we sponsored 17 of our female employees to participate in external mentoring programs through the AusIMM WIMnet Women’s Mentoring Program, the QRC/WIMARQ Women in Mining and Resources Queensland (WIMARQ) Mentoring Program, and the Women in Mining WA (WIMWA) Mentoring Program.

