Women in Mining UK Summer Drinks Reception
8th July
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please join us for our annual summer drinks event kindly hosted this year by Bird & Bird LLP and meet our WIM UK Board, EXCO, Volunteers and Partners.
Registration is essential, so please RSVP to join us. Registration contact details will be shared with our hosts Bird & Bird LLP.
Tickets are limited and on a first come first serve basis. Should you no longer be able to attend, please let us know so we can allow others to register.
Please note that this event may be recorded and/or photographed and shared after the session.
For further information or enquiries please email help@womeninmining.org.uk
WIM UK Summer Drinks Reception
Date: 8th July 2026
Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Venue: Bird & Bird LLP, 12 New Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1JP
RSVP here
Event enquiries help@womeninmining.org.uk
CONFERENCE PARTNERSHIPS
UK Mining Conference in Cornwall
10th – 11th June
The UK Mining Conference in Cornwall is back for another year. Proudly created by Cornish Lithium in 2019, this event has grown to be one of the most important sustainable mining, investment and energy innovation conferences in the UK.
Held immediately before the International Sea Shanty Festival in Falmouth, it brings together like-minded people to celebrate, and deliberate upon the UK supply of critical minerals and the renewable energy transition, all fundamental factors in meeting the government’s target of net zero by 2050.
With activities spanning a total of four days, there are ample opportunities for site visits, networking suppers and specialist meeting forums.
The mining industry is pivotal in securing the country’s mineral supplies, with its pioneering methods to re-work mines in Cornwall and develop systems for discoveries in other parts of the country. Meet the explorers, sustainability experts and future miners. Read more..
UK Mining Conference in Cornwall
Date: 10th-11th June 2026
Location: Cornwall
Register here
Events and Conference Partnership enquiries help@womeninmining.org.uk
SCHOLARSHIPS NEWS
Scholarship opportunity
Last call for applications!
This WIM UK scholarship provides tuition support for the MSc in Applied Environmental Sciences at the University of St Andrews. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to build a career at the intersection of environmental science, sustainability, and the mining sector.
WIM100 NEWS
WIM100™ 2026 nominations are being reviewed.
WIM100 2026 is currently at judgement stage, with the WIM100 panel reviewing all nominations to assess their achievements in depth. The panel evaluate how strongly leadership, influence, and impact are demonstrated, and agree a shortlisted WIM100 through fair and consistent decision‑making process.
We received 1,200+ nominations from over 60 countries, and from every continent. Submissions reflected a broad range of roles, disciplines, and seniority levels — from early‑career professionals to senior executives, technical specialists, community leaders, researchers, and operational experts.
The WIM100 2026 publication, our 7th edition of ‘100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining’ will showcase the extraordinary depth of talent shaping the future of mining and metals across the globe — and we cannot wait to share their stories!
Timeline:
INTERNSHIP BLOGS
WIM UK 2025 Summer Internship at Circulor – Iris Aïcha MacMillan Baker
May 2026: WIM UK 2025 Summer Internship at Circulor, blog written by Iris Aïcha MacMillan Baker WIMUK / Circulor Internship - Summer 2025 During my two-month internship at Circulor, a successful startup and…
Read More
COMMUNITY
Women in Mining UK is a volunteer non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the employment, retention and advancement of women in the mining sector. Women in Mining UK offers a strong international network to progress professional goals and career aspirations and hosts numerous networking, educational and mentoring events to support personal development.
Membership is free and everyone is welcome, regardless of gender or location. Sign up to be added to our mailing list.
The work we do could not be delivered without our dedicated volunteers or our fantastically supportive partners.
- 4000+ followers from all sectors of the mining industry.
- Access to high quality and thought provoking events.
- Opportunity to network with other like-minded industry professionals.
- Hear from and meet with senior individuals in the industry to develop your knowledge of mining.
- A forum to support women, and to share your skills and knowledge.
- Become part of a community that actively represents the high standard of talent that women bring to the mining industry.
Register here