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Bullion World | Volume 4 | Issue 3 | March 2024

Ms Svetlana Chetverikova,
Senior Key Account Manager, Refining Division,
Krastsvetmet
I thank Bullion World's editorial team for spotlighting
women's roles in the precious metals industry for
International Women's Day. Metallurgy profoundly
influences science and technology globally. Being
a professional in the field is paramount for personal
success and industry advancement. Women
contribute significantly to metallurgy's development as
professionals, not merely as gender representatives.

At Krastsvetmet, gender plays no role; all employees
have equal opportunities for career growth through
corporate training, mentoring, and competitions. Their
ESG report shows a doubling of female managers
to 40% in three years. Automation addresses legal
restrictions on women in dangerous areas, making
workplaces safer and more modern, accommodating
remote work, especially for working mothers.
In an evolving world, businesses must unite to overcome
challenges and achieve global goals, fostering innovation
and improving the business environment for the benefit Ms Svetlana Chetverikova
of humanity.

Dr Renisha Chainani,
Head-Research, Augmont Goldtech Pvt Ltd
I am heading research at Augmont Goldtech pvt
ltd and have been associated with bullion research
for the last 18 years. As per World Bank data, only
33% of researchers are women worldwide. Despite
great advancements in recent years, women remain
underrepresented in research, both in academia and
the corporate sector. Although I now work in the bullion
industry, I've noticed that women are making significant
contributions to the gems and jewellery field. Women
have played a significant part in India's bullion industry
from its inception. They help create renowned jewellery
designs and work in the gemstone and jewellery supply
chains. Workplace equality is a key issue that I would
like to see addressed. Women need to understand that
if they work hard, they can succeed and have the same
possibilities as men. Everyone benefits from more women
taking up leadership roles. Decades of research have
shown that women executives aid in raising productivity,
improve collaboration, inspire corporate dedication, and
improve fairness.

For long-term growth, any progressive country should
consider crucial concerns such as gender equality and
women's economic empowerment. Identifying potential
leaders early on is a viable method. Giving women
critical experiences early in their professions provides
them with a runway to develop themselves, thrive, and
go as far as their skills, abilities, and motivation will allow. Dr Renisha Chainani

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