This report examines the gender-related risks associated with the rapid expansion of critical mineral mining. It explores how growing demand for minerals could affect women’s rights, particularly those of Indigenous, rural and other women in mining-affected communities.
The research looks at how environmental impacts, the location of mining projects and accelerated permitting processes can increase risks to women’s access to land, livelihoods, food security and health.
It presents practical measures for governments and mining companies, including gender-responsive impact assessments, meaningful participation and consultation, gender-disaggregated data and fair benefit-sharing and employment opportunities.