The Future of Mining | Diversity Survey

Hogan Lovells are committed to becoming a leader in diversity and inclusion (D&I). As part of this agenda we are conducting research into diversity within the mining sector.

This survey will take only 2 minutes. Your input will be valuable to the future of the mining sector.

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* 1. Please confirm your job title

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* 2. Please confirm the country and city you are based in

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* 3. Which diversity representation targets does your organisation currently pursue via communicated policies and quotas? (Please tick all that are relevant)

% of underrepresented groups at board level

% of females in leadership roles

% of underrepresented groups at senior management

% of underrepresented groups at graduate and/or entry level staff intake

Diversity targets within suppliers

Any other comments

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* 4. Which of the following, in your view, are most in need of greater inclusion and promotion within the mining sector? (Please rank top 3 with 1 the greatest need)

Gender

Ethnicity/Race

Youth

Disability

LBGT

Socioeconomic backgrounds

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* 5. Which country in Africa do you feel is leading the way to greater diversity in mining?

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* 6. How does diversity and inclusion within the mining industry across Africa compare with other emerging markets (e.g. South East Asia, South America) around the globe?

More diverse and inclusive

Less diverse and inclusive

Same level of diversity and inclusion

Don’t know

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* 7. What, in your view, is the most important influencer(s) to improve diversity in mining going forward? (Please rank top 5 with 1 the greatest influencer)

Government policies and regulation

Individual attitudes

Corporate culture and quotas

Societal attitudes

Type and flexibility of roles available

Educational pathways including scholarships

Better visibility and profile of underrepresented demographics

Technology

Equal pay

Greater investor scrutiny e.g. ESG

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* 8. Which educational backgrounds do you think are most needed in the mining industry today? (Please rank top 3 with 1 the most needed skill)

Data and computer science

Formal Sciences (Mathematics, economics)

Social sciences (Psychology, anthropology)

Natural sciences (Geology and physics)

Legal

Humanities

Deep technology (AI, Robotics)

Engineering

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* 9. In your view, what are the biggest hurdles women in mining have faced to date? (Please rank top 3 hurdles with 1 being the biggest)

Working environment e.g. health and safety, travel, location of mines

Parental benefits e.g. leave, flexible working

Lack of promotion and opportunities

Sexism and cultural bias

Unequal pay

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* 10. In your view, what are the biggest hurdles women in mining face in the future? (Please rank top 3 hurdles with 1 being the biggest)

Working environment e.g. health and safety, travel, location of mines

Parental benefits e.g. leave, flexible working

Lack of promotion and opportunities

Sexism and cultural bias

Unequal pay

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* 11. What are the benefits in striving towards greater diversity? (Please rank top 3 benefits with 1 being the biggest)

Commercial e.g. improved financials and productivity

Access to more investors

Happy and engaged workforce

Increased brand equity

Solving skills shortages

Social impact and cohesion

More effective decision making

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* 12. If you have any additional comments please add them here

Thank you for completing this short survey. Your feedback will form part of The Future of Mining | Diversity report launched in February 2020. To receive your copy please click here