Mining’s push for gender diversity threatened by ‘Andrew Tate’ effect

A belief that women are being promoted based on gender, rather than ability, has permeated to middle management and boardroom level, according to some female leaders.

Harry Dempsey

Jun 24, 2024 – 4.52pm

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Deshnee Naidoo has spent her career climbing the ladder in mining and feels the mindset change towards women has been “phenomenal”.

But lately, the former head of Vale Base Metals, a nickel and cobalt producer, has noticed a worrying backlash. When candidates from diverse backgrounds secure jobs, some men in the industry have started using the acronym DEI — diversity, equity and inclusion — in a derogatory reframing: “Didn’t Earn It.”

Financial Times