Women in Mining: Past, Present, Future
Tuesday, May 11 from 15:00 to 17:00 in Ballroom A

This event is included in the delegate’s registration fee.

For non conference participants, $50 fee including the reception is required. You can register online.

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This year’s Women in Mining Forum, moderated by Dr. Lyn Anglin, president and CEO of Geoscience BC, and held in conjunction with the CIM Conference and Exhibition 2010 and BC Mining Week, will begin with an overview of the history of women in the mining industry over the years. This will be followed by an impressive lineup of panellists from various walks of the mining life, who will share their stories and insights to working in this vital industry.

Panelists are:

Carol Ellis, B.Sc. (Hons), MBA, P.Geo, professional geologist and an investment banking professional with PI Financial Corp.

Barbara Caelles, B.Sc., P.Geo., professional geoscientist with over 30 years of experience in the mining industry.

Courtney Mitchell, M.Sc., sole proprietor of CSM Consulting

Judi L’Orsa, B.Sc., grant administrator for Smithers Exploration Group (SEG)

Sophie Bergeron, B.Eng., superintendent of continuous improvement at Xstrata Nickel

Julie Gelfand, B.Sc. (Hons), MBA, vice-president of sustainable development at the Mining Association of Canada (MAC).

Karla Mills, P.Eng., professional engineer and project manager at Wardrop Engineering

Michelle White, B.Sc., recent graduate of the University of Victoria, having obtained a B.Sc. in earth sciences in 2009

Women in Mining Forum Reception: 17:00 to 19:00
Delegate’s cost: $25

A Two-hour reception following the forum featuring an inspirational keynote speaker, Maryse Belanger, PGeo, Director, Technical Services at Goldcorp Inc., will afford attendees a unique networking opportunity to mingle one-on-one with industry peers, trailblazers and decision-markers.

This is a not-to-be-missed event for women and men alike.