A team of women from different mining operations in Peru and from Komatsu-Mitsui’s Assembly area joined forces to carry out the first step of this pioneering project.
For the first time, a Komatsu 980E-5SE model, with a load capacity of 400 tons, has been assembled entirely by women in Peru. This achievement marks a milestone in the history of Komatsu-Mitsui, a company that promotes gender equality and equal opportunities in the mining sector.
The project, made up of more than ten technicians selected from different mining operations located in the country, belongs to the “Talento warmi, fuerza que inspira” program, which Komatsu-Mitsui launched in 2021 to increase the participation of women in jobs in mining operations and which today has more than 200 technicians working in different projects.
This achievement is a reflection of what the company constantly promotes through different initiatives to promote female talent in the sector. “We are extremely proud to promote this project that not only demonstrates the technical excellence of our female workers, but also emphasizes the importance of gender diversity in the mining industry”.
Tomás Martínez
Executive president
Komatsu-Mitsui
“I am very happy to have achieved this in my life, and to mark a historic milestone for the mining sector. What once seemed like a dream has now come true with the increase in the presence of women in strategic positions in the industry. This makes me want to continue fighting for many more goals in life, and to want to grow professionally”.
Angie Mendoza
Assistant truck technician
Komatsu-Mitsui
Antamina project assistant technicians: Guth Briones, Yoselyn Granados, Reyna Infantes, Carolina Boyer, Angie Mendoza, Alexandra Velazco and Leidy Gómez.
Assistant at the Toromocho mining unit: Diana Bravo.
Assistant at Atapacay: Maryluz Jaramillo.
Assistant technician for auxiliary equipment of the Marc Bayovar Contract: Claritza Carillo.
Truck support technician at Cerro Verde: Paola Huaranca.
This first truck assembled solely by women represents a legacy for generations to come, encouraging their participation and professional development in world-class mining operations.
