Internship Applications 2026

Women in Mining UK collaborates with leading mining companies to establish paid internships and employment pathways for the next generation of miners. These dynamic six to eight-week internships span roles from research to engineering.

Our esteemed partners for 2026 include:

Britannia Refined Metals
The Copper Mark
Mkango Resources Ltd.
The International Tin Association
The World Gold Council

This is an opportunity for..

Female BSc/Masters students in their second or final year
Recent graduates with less than three months of experience

Available roles:

Role: Graduate Engineer
Company: Britannia Refined Metals
Location: Northfleet, Kent, UK

Role: Mineral processing/flotation engineer
Department: Mkango Head Office
Company: Mkango Resources Ltd
Location: Northwest London office, UK, 4 days office, 1 day remote

Role: Low-Carbon Tin Technology Scoping
Department: Technology
Company: The International Tin Association
Location: St Albans, UK – (hybrid) or remote

Role: Standards Intern
Department: Operations Standards
Company: The Copper Mark
Location: Remote (overlap with European time zone)

Role: WGC & WIM ESG/Sustainability Internship
Department: Sustainability
Company: The World Gold Council
Location: London / hybrid

All internships guarantee at least the U.K. national living wage, with pay at the employer’s discretion.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Applications close at 11:59PM BST on Thursday, 30 April 2026. Short-listed candidates will be notified by the end of May 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact us

Apply now and shape your future in a mining industry that values your potential.

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