WIM Perú presents Mineras del Bicentenario 2, a book that collects the stories of 9 women who stand out in the mining sector

In order to pay tribute to all the women who have marked the history of the mining industry and serve as an inspiration for future generations seeking to transcend in the sector, Women in Mining- WIM Perú presented the second volume of “Mineras del Bicentenario : They inspire us 2”, a publication that collects the stories of nine professional exemplars.

In an event held within the framework of International Women’s Day, Ana María Choquehuanca, Minister of Production of Peru, participated in the presentation of the book; Henry Luna Córdova, Vice Minister of Mines; Omar Chambergo, president of the Board of Directors of Osinergmin; ambassadors Gavin Cook (United Kingdom); Maree Ringland (Australia); Ms. Ysabel Blanco, Chargé d’Affaires of the Canadian Embassy in Peru; Forest Atkinson, representative of the Embassy of the United States of America; Karina Zevallos, president of the WIM Peru Board of Directors and Ángela Grossheim, executive director of the National Oil and Energy Mining Society.

As part of the program, the panel “Good practices and advances in gender equality in mining” was also held, moderated by Karina Zevallos, and with the participation of Lucía Giles, Manager of Administration and Human Resources at Hudbay. Peru; Patricia Quiroz, Legal Manager of Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde; Jenny Vento, Human Rights and Government advisor at Anglo American Quellaveco.

During the presentation, Minister Choquehuanca pointed out that female participation in the mining sector is key to economic growth. According to figures shared at the event, women increase business profitability by 63% and creativity and innovation by 59%.

«To achieve equality in mining, we must join forces between the Government, companies and civil society. Despite the challenges, these warrior women have managed to make their way in the mining sector, demonstrating their love for the country,” she stated.

For his part, Vice Minister Luna also highlighted the participation of women in the mining formalization process. “21% of registrations in the Comprehensive Mining Formalization Registry correspond to women, who contribute to the development of the country through this activity,” he pointed out.

He added that there is still much to do to close inequality and gender gaps. Along these lines, she congratulated WIM Peru for being a strategic partner to promote greater participation of women in the mining sector.

In turn, Graciela Arrieta, past president and co-founder of WIM Peru, said “Mineras del Bicentenario: They inspire us 2” is a tribute to the courage, resilience and determination present in the heart of each woman who has left a mark in the industry. Peruvian mining

She explained that this second installment arises from WIM Peru’s firm commitment to making visible and honoring the work of pioneering women who challenged the patterns and paved the way for future generations in this important industry for the country.

“The 9 stories we present in this edition show us that talent, determination and passion know no gender boundaries and are a powerful reminder that diversity and inclusion are essential elements for the progress of any sector. Gisela, Evangelina, Indira, Janeth, Almendra, Johanna, Jackelin, Alexandra and Edith open up to tell us their inspiring story of carving out a space in a dynamic and challenging environment, breaking down stereotypes and leading the way towards a more diverse and inclusive mining industry. and full of opportunities for everyone,” he pointed out.

In closing, Ambassador Gavin Cook stated that through the collection and publication of the stories of these women, WIM Peru shows once again its work of making visible the female contribution in the mining industry, and the ways in which women who work In this highly productive sector they can enhance their professional and personal growth.

“Today, as we celebrate 200 years of bilateral relationship with Peru, and recognizing that the United Kingdom is the main foreign investor in mining, we are more committed than ever to ensuring that this industry not only contributes to the economic development of the country, but also promotes also a more inclusive society. For this reason, we firmly believe in promoting a mining industry with equal opportunities,” he concluded.

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