Women, Technology and the Future of a Smarter Mine
For generations, mining has been defined by physical strength, heavy machinery and demanding work in remote and underground environments. That image has influenced not only how mining is perceived, but also who is encouraged to pursue a career in the sector. Yet the industry is changing. Automation, artificial intelligence, remote operations, robotics and data analytics are creating a new mining environment in which technical expertise and digital skills are becoming just as important as physical strength. For women, this transformation could open doors to roles that were once difficult to access. As Alex Atkins, a Mining and Geotechnical Engineer and Non-Executive Director, observed: “Digital transformation is going to enable the greater inclusion of women and to give them more choice over how they can keep working in the industry once they have families.” Her observation points to a much bigger shift. The question is no longer whether women can work…
Why Smart Women Still Struggle With Impostor Syndrome
By Janet Coin Seven in 10 women have experienced impostor syndrome at some point in their careers, compared with 58% of men, according to…
How Easy Is It to Balance Motherhood, Business and Global Influence?
By Laura Jones At 6:00 a.m., the day has already begun. A child needs breakfast, a school bag needs finding, a message from a business…
A Spotlight on 10 Women Behind Today’s Most Interesting Interior Trends
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Morocco Through the Eyes of Women: 5 Experiences Worth Travelling For
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Ifeyinwa Osime: The Woman Who Rose Through Purpose, Perseverance and Leadership
By Blossom Ukoha Some leadership journeys begin with a title. Others begin long before anyone is watching, in classrooms, courtrooms, committee rooms and the…
International Youth Day 2026: Her Future, Her Voice, Her Power
By Blossom Ukoha A young woman in Lagos building a small online business from her phone, a student in Nairobi pursuing engineering against all…
The Women Powering South Korea’s Next Technology Revolution
By Blossom Ukoha In Seoul, the future of technology is being built in places that look very different from one another: inside a global…
Meet Vicky Seymour: The British Diplomat Bringing Global Experience to Nigeria
“I am delighted to be taking up the role of Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja. I look forward to getting to know this extraordinary…
Beyond the “Big Four”: Why Emerging Markets Are Becoming Friendlier to Women Founders
A woman in Nairobi has spent months building a technology business from a problem she knows intimately. In Bengaluru, another founder is turning an…
7 Things to Know About Ruthe Farmer: The Woman Advancing Women and Underrepresented Talent in Technology
“We see these kids as an investment opportunity. If I invest in you succeeding, you’re going to pay it forward to other people. When…
10 Strategic Money Lessons Every Rural Woman Should Know Before Taking a Loan
By Blossom Ukoha “An informed borrower is an empowered entrepreneur.” When María Elena, a small-scale vegetable farmer in rural Peru, began seeing more demand…
