More than 66,000 women work in the mining-metallurgical industry in Mexico

The presence of women in mining means growth for this sector, “because although we cannot imagine an extractive industry without technology, neither could we say that we are a modern, efficient and responsible industry, without the participation of women,” she said. Luis Humberto Vázquez San Miguel, president of the Association of Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Geologists of Mexico (AIMMGM).

Vázquez San Miguel recognized the constant growth of women’s participation in this industry, because according to figures from the Mexican Institute of Social Security, more than 66,000 women work in the mining-metallurgical industry, which equivalent to 16.3% of the total workforce labor.

She stressed that the number of women who are entering careers in mining engineering, metallurgy and geology is increasing and therefore their presence in the productive sphere and in the management of the operation of mining units is increasing.

Of the total number of women participating in the industry, 10% hold managerial positions and 14% maintain management positions.

“That is why it is important to continue promoting the inclusion of women in all areas and levels of the mining-metallurgical industry, where salaries are 37% higher than the national average,” he added.

Vázquez San Miguel was pleased that AIMMGM associates hold management positions in important mining companies and mining suppliers and that they are part of the national board of directors of the organization that he presides over.

In this sense, he highlighted the synergy maintained by the AIMMGM with Mujeres WIM México, an organization dedicated to promoting inclusion, equity and non-discrimination in the sector to encourage a culture of diversity through different initiatives and accelerate the transition towards a comprehensive and sustainable industry.

The Association of Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Geologists of Mexico is a non-profit organization, founded in 1951 and made up of around 3,000 associates distributed in more than 33 Districts.