WIM100 NEWS
W omen in Mining UK’s biennial initiative WIM100™ – Global Inspirational Women in Mining highlights the wealth of female talent within the global mining industry, celebrating women’s “above & beyond” contributions to the industry, and identifying role models for future generations.
WIM100™ nominations are for women at all stages of their careers, across all disciplines and geographies within the mining and minerals industry – from technical to finance, operational, legal, innovation, sustainability, community engagement and beyond.
Nominations will close on 31st March 2026.
UPCOMING EVENTS
9 – 12th February 2026
Mining Indaba
We are excited to be taking part at this years’ Mining Indaba, which continues to be bigger and better than ever before.
This year’s theme is “Stronger together:’ progress through partnerships” – make sure you are part of the conversation!
WIM UK members are entitled to a 20% discount on Indaba registration.
If you are a WIM100 and would like to attend Mining Indaba please email help@womeninmining.org.uk for details on complimentary conference passes.
Wednesday 11th February 2026
WIM UK Mining Indaba Drinks Reception
Please join Women in Mining UK at Mining Indaba for our drinks reception, kindly sponsored by foundation partner Glencore and Astron Energy, on 11th February in Cape Town, South Africa.
Please register to confirm your attendance.
This is an in-person event and will not be available virtually.
Please note that this event may be filmed or photographed and shared after the event.
Please email help@womeninmining.org.uk for any enquiries.
Details:
Date: 11th February 2026
Time: 5:00PM – 9:00PM SAST
Venue:
The Bay Hotel
69 Victoria Road
Camps Bay
South Africa
COMMUNITY
E stablished in 2006, WIM UK has over 3000 members from all corners of mining-related businesses and professions.
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.
The work we do could not be delivered without our dedicated volunteers or our fantastically supportive partners.
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- 3000+ members from all sectors of the mining industry.
- Membership gives you access to high quality and thought provoking seminars, education and mentoring events held on a monthly basis.
- Opportunity to network with other like-minded women in the industry.
- Enables you to hear from and meet with senior individuals in the industry to develop your knowledge of mining.
- Provides a forum to support other women and to share your skills and knowledge.
- Through joining WIM UK, you will become part of a group that actively represents the high standard of talent women bring to the mining industry.
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