Mining is facing a talent crisis—and diversity is at the center of the challenge. Did you know that women make up nearly half of Canada’s workforce but only 14% of its mining workforce? In this episode of Mining NOW, Jamile Cruz, Director of Joint Ventures and Brazil Country Manager at Rio Tinto, joins host Jerrod Downey to discuss how the industry can attract and retain more women, rebrand mining for the next generation, and create workplaces where everyone can thrive. Watch the full episode to see how Rio Tinto is driving change and building a future-ready mining industry.

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