The Committee pleaded with the mining management to double efforts of providing skills to the young people in communities where they operated. The excuse that many had no skills required was not well-received as many of the jobs could be learnt while a person was on the job. The representation of women in leadership positions was highlighted as a cause for concern. In overall the mining companies had sound plans with regard to Social and Labour Plans but more engagement with community structures was critical to avert conflicts and divisions.