GLOBAL AND REGIONAL

" Women are already playing an active role in value addition and beneficiation in the mining sector. As the digital and green transition advances, their contribution is increasingly important. With targeted support - including access to finance, geological data, and training - women can strengthen their participation and impact in this transition. " 

Yvonne Chileshe

" India generates very large quantities of mining and industrial waste each year, amounting to millions of tonnes across different materials. At the same time, fertile agricultural topsoil continues to be used for brick production, creating risks for long-term food production. Current efforts focus on promoting the use of mining waste as an alternative resource for producing building materials." 

Soumen Maity