Mining Is Not Too Narrow—It’s the Foundation of Our Future

The Femina Collective has launched our Investment Course, which is designed for people interested in learning more about investing and how mining can play a critical role in diversifying their portfolios. During the course development, I reached out to companies and institutions to explore partnerships and bring their expertise forward for participants.

As is often the case, we received an enthusiastic “yes” from some and a committed “no” from others. That’s business. But one particular response stopped me in my tracks. Someone told me, “Mining is too narrow, and we are about bringing private opportunities to retail investors.”

That comment broke my brain. Not because they mentioned private investments—I understand the value there—but because they dismissed mining as being “too narrow.”

Too narrow?

That simple phrase sent me down a rabbit hole. It sparked conversations and venting sessions with colleagues about how little people understand mining. Because here’s the truth: mining is anything but narrow. It is vast, dynamic, and deeply interconnected with every facet of modern life.

When people hear “mining,” they often picture little more than digging holes in the ground. But mining underpins the global energy transition, technological innovation, and infrastructure development. It is the bedrock upon which we are building the future. And that future requires more metals and minerals than ever before.

Mining is not just one thing—it is everything.

It is critical minerals enabling electric vehicles. It is copper wiring powering renewable energy grids. It is lithium batteries driving the electrification revolution. It is precious metals stabilizing economies and safeguarding investments.

Beyond that, every mine brings a network of supporting industries and opportunities—engineering, construction, transportation, technology, and community development. To call mining “narrow” is to overlook the sheer complexity and breadth of this sector.

Now, let’s be honest: investing in mining carries risk. We know this better than anyone. It can be volatile. It requires patience. It is often a long-term, strategic investment. You don’t touch it during the ups and downs; you let it sit and do its work. But with that risk can come exceptional returns.

And the range of investment options is far from limited:

Stocks. Bonds. ETFs. Private placements. Direct investments.

There are entry points for every investor, at every stage, with every risk appetite.

What that comment truly highlighted for me was the industry’s ongoing image problem. People simply don’t know. They don’t understand the scale or importance of mining. And that is exactly why we need to offer more opportunities for education—to empower people to see beyond the surface (pun intended) and make informed investment choices.

Mining is not narrow. It is foundational.

And it’s time we start treating it that way.

In a time when mining capital is at risk and our traditional ways of investing are not moving us forward, we need to focus on educating those populations who have typically not been active mining investors—women being one of these markets. We know in Canada and in most economically stable countries that women are going to hold a level of wealth that has never been seen before. We have a bridge to build between these two.

This is exactly what our upcoming Investment Course aims to achieve. We want to demystify investing, starting with the basics—understanding your investment style, identifying opportunities, and assessing risk. From there, we will dive into mining: how the sector operates, why it matters, and how it can contribute to a resilient, diversified portfolio.

Educating and empowering women to confidently navigate investments, including mining, is not just an opportunity—it is a necessity. Together, we can break down the barriers and build a future where more people, especially women, see mining for what it truly is: a vital, strategic, and rewarding investment.

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