Name of researcher: Doret Botha

Address of researcher: North-West university, School for Social Sciences, Building F13-118, Potchefstroom.

Contact details: Doret.Botha@nwu.ac.za

Expected duration of participation: ± 30-40 minutes

Dear Prospective participant,

The research gathered by this survey will contribute to the body of knowledge on women working in the mining industry on a global level. The results of the research will be used to develop a standardised measuring instrument that can be used by various role players in the mining industry on a global level to assess the status of women in mining. The results of this study may assist governments, mining houses and organisations to make informed decisions on policies, procedures, strategies and plans to successfully and sustainable accommodate women in the industry.

If you are a woman working in the core business of a mining organisation at a mine site you are eligible to participate in the study. By completing this survey, you agree that the information you provide may be used for research purposes. You are, however, under no obligation to complete the survey and can withdraw from the study prior to submitting the survey.

Also note that the survey is developed to be anonymous and I as researcher will have no way of connecting the information you provide to you personally, or to your organisation. You will not be able to withdraw from the study once you have clicked the send button based on the anonymous nature of the survey. If you choose to participate in this survey, it will take up no more than 30-40 minutes of your time. I do not foresee that you will experience any negative consequences by completing this survey. The researcher undertakes  to keep any individual information provided herein confidential.

Approval to conduct the research has been obtained from the Faculty of Arts Ethics Committee, Faculty of Humanities, North-West University (Ethics number: NWU-00342-18-A7).

Should you require any further information, want feedback on the study or need to contact the researcher about any aspect of this study, please contact Dr. Doret Botha at Doret.Botha@nwu.ac.za.

Kind Regards
Dr. Doret Botha