Bulyanhulu gold mine (BGML) in Kahama district, Shinyanga region, the country's biggest underground mine, has employed women in various technical positions, erstwhile regarded as the preserve for men. BGML recently appointed Felista Kitalonja as a driver of the longest semi-trailer commonly known as "Low Bed", which is used to transport heavy mining equipment like excavators and bulldozers at the mine site.
Akizungumza katika kikao hicho, Afisa Mwandamizi, Idara ya Nishati Endelevu, Mafuta, na Gesi ya Benki ya Dunia, Mamadou Barry alisema kuwa, Benki hiyo imeona na inatambua dhamira ya Serikali katika kuwawezesha wachimbaji wadogo kutokana na utekelezaji ambao umefanywa katika awamu ya kwanza ya mradi huo.