Women in Mining UK collaborates with leading mining companies to establish paid internships and employment pathways for the next generation of miners. Our esteemed partners for 2025 include; Britannia Refined Metals, Circulor, Copper Mark, Glencore, and International Tin Association.
Open to female BSc/Masters students in their second or final year, and recent graduates with less than three months of experience, these dynamic six to eight-week internships span roles from research to engineering. Join us for an extraordinary opportunity!
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
All internships guarantee at least the U.K. national living wage, with pay at the employer’s discretion.
Apply now – applications close at 11:59PM BST on Monday, 30 April 2025. Short-listed candidates will be notified by the end of May 2025.
Shape your future in a mining industry that values your potential!
Location: Remote (overlap with European & US time zones)
Positions available: 1
The Copper Mark is an assurance framework to promote responsible practices in the minerals industry, showcasing its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Through a rigorous site-level assessment, it independently verifies responsible production practices at copper, nickel, zinc, and/or molybdenum sites.
Location: Maidenhead
Positions available: 1
Glencore operates as a multinational commodity trading and mining company with a presence throughout the entire commodity supply chain. The company engages in the mining of metals and minerals and extends its activities to encompass marketing, recycling, and energy.
Location: London – Hammersmith (hybrid working available)
Positions available: 1
Circulor collaborates with clients worldwide to enhance ESG performance, mitigate Greenhouse Gas emissions, and effectively manage supply chain risks. Their comprehensive solution empowers companies to gain crucial visibility into their supply chains, showcasing responsible sourcing practices.
Location: Britannia Refined Metals, Northfleet, Kent
Positions available: 1
Britannia Refined Metals Limited, Northfleet, Kent, United Kingdom is the leading refiner of lead, lead alloys and silver in Europe. The company is embarking on an ambitious and challenging programme to update current processes and make them more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
Location: St Albans (hybrid) or remote
Positions available: 1
The International Tin Association (ITA) represents the global tin industry, directly representing two thirds of tin metal production through its membership structure. With future supply insufficient to meet forecasted demand, we are placing focus on gathering intelligence on tin resources globally.
Open to female BSc/Masters students in their second or final year, and recent graduates with less than three months of experience, these dynamic six to eight-week internships span roles from research to engineering.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
All internships guarantee at least the U.K. national living wage, with pay at the employer’s discretion.
Applications for the internships will be open until 11:59 BST on Monday 30 April 2024. The short-listed applicants will be notified end of May 2025.
To apply, please fill out the form.
If you have any queries, please contact Alice O’Neil, Co-Head of the Membership & Education Outreach Committee on alice.oneil@womeninmining.org.uk