Mining gender pay gap narrows as female participation rises

Mining gender pay gap narrows as female participation rises

A team of industrial workers attending a safety training session. Image: JERRYSnipe.AI/stock.adobe.comAustralia’s mining industry has recorded a further reduction in its gender pay gap, with new data showing continued progress as more women enter the sector and move into leadership and operational roles. According to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), the national mining gender pay gap narrowed to 21.1 per cent in the 2024–25 reporting…