Experts urge safe mining practices for African female miners - September 27, 2024
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Mining experts say adopting responsible mining practices and empowering women miners is crucial to unlocking sustainable trade and fostering inclusive economic growth in Africa. The Women in Mining Africa organization is calling on stakeholders to ensure safe, accountable, and equitable mining sector. Women dominate the mining sector but have limited access to credit, health care, and education. Mohammed Yusuf report
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