Resourcing Tomorrow, in proud partnership with Women in Mining UK (WIM UK), is delighted to announce the launch of the Women in Mining Award, to recognise and celebrate the extraordinary leadership and impact of the women shaping the mining industry. The inaugural award is sponsored by Berenberg, introducing a brand new category to the globally-renowned Lifetime Achievement Awards, celebrated this year on 4 December in London.
The award has been developed in close collaboration with WIM UK to spotlight the achievements of women across all areas of the sector; including exploration, operations, ESG, finance, HR, legal, technology, communications, and community and stakeholder engagement. It aims to honour individuals who are not only advancing the industry through innovation and excellence, but are also paving the way for greater inclusion and progress, in alignment with Resourcing Tomorrow’s focus on meaningfully advancing the mining industry.
Judged by a panel that includes members of the WIM UK Executive Committee alongside the Resourcing Tomorrow Awards Judging Panel, this award is entirely unique.
Lucy Crane, Managing Director at Women In Mining UK (WIM UK), commented:
“We are thrilled to see the Women in Mining Award return to Resourcing Tomorrow, recognising the incredible women whose leadership, innovation, and dedication continue to shape the future of our industry. This award is a vital platform to celebrate the breadth of talent across the mining sector—from operations and ESG to finance, law, and community engagement. As our partnership with Resourcing Tomorrow continues to go from strength to strength, we are proud to be working together to drive meaningful progress and ensure that inclusion and diversity remain at the heart of the industry’s evolution.”
Jennifer Lee, Mining Investment Banking at Berenberg (sponsor of the award) said:
“We are honoured to sponsor the inaugural Women in Mining Award, which celebrates the outstanding contributions of women across all facets of the mining industry. As a forward-looking business founded on entrepreneurial spirit, we believe that empowering diverse voices is key to driving innovation and growth. We are proud to support an initiative that recognises the exceptional talent and diversity shaping the future of mining.”
The new award forms part of a wider strategic partnership between Resourcing Tomorrow and WIM UK, a collaboration focused on promoting inclusivity and diversity across the industry.
This Women in Mining UK Lounge will return to Resourcing Tomorrow 2025, as a central hub for networking, mentorship, and cross-sector dialogue, offering a welcoming and inclusive space for professionals to connect, collaborate, and inspire one another.
WIM UK continues to play a key role in advising the Resourcing Tomorrow content team to help shape a truly diverse and representative agenda across the conference programme.
For more information about the Women in Mining Award and the Resourcing Tomorrow Outstanding Achievement Awards, please visit: www.resourcingtomorrow.com/awards
