MANILA, Philippines—The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines, the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association and Sagittarius Mines Inc. (SMI) are hosting this year’s “Search for 100 Women in Minerals Development: 100 Special Stories.”
The search, which is in line with the Centennial Celebration of International Women’s Month, gives recognition to women who have shown excellence in their fields and who have contributed outstanding accomplishments in developing the mining sector and made significant impacts in the lives of people living in the host and neighboring communities of mining projects.
The winners will be chosen based on leadership qualities and pioneering spirit, creative solutions and approaches, impact to the community/company/industry and country and ethical leadership.
Nominees must be Filipino citizens directly or indirectly involved in the development of the mining sector, must not be a member of the project steering committee or board of jurors of the 100 Women in Minerals Development Project and must be of good moral character. Posthumous nominations are also accepted.
For information and nominations, visit www.chamberofmines.com.ph or contact the Secretariat at 6354123 to 24. Nominations will end midnight of September 20.