06 March 2026

Honouring the architects of modern mining

Women are the driving force behind some of the mining industry's most critical advancements — from nature-based solutions to the essential work of Indigenous community partnership and workplace safety. International Women’s Day is a moment to recognize the visionaries, engineers, and leaders who are redefining the landscape of the mineral resources sector.

This compilation celebrates the modern miners and technical experts who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Whether they are pioneering decarbonization strategies, advancing reconciliation through collaboration, or harnessing nature-based solutions for waste management, these women are proving that the future of mining is inclusive, innovative, and sustainable.

Watch & Learn

Dive into technical webinars from CIM Academy, where experts tackle the industry's most pressing technical and cultural shifts.

• Decarbonization & Clean Power: Explore sessions by Erin Powell and Chelsea Kovacs on shifting the needle toward sustainable energy.
• Deep Mining & Monitoring: Learn about predictive fiber sensing with Zara Anderson.
• Strategic Growth: Discover "Designing Sustainable Prosperity" with Doris Hiam-Galvez.
• Culture & Sustainability: Engage with research on workplace inclusion by Jocelyn Peltier-Huntley and Siri C. Genik’s exploration of sustainable mining.

Engage with Excellence

Connect with our Distinguished Lecturers Nadia Mykytczuk and Lesley Warren, who are leading global conversations on nature-based solutions and the circular economy.

Joint lecture:
Designing for impact: Building success through nature-based solutions

See the schedule of upcoming lectures

 

Plan to attend one of these technical presentations at CIM CONNECT in May:

• Advancing Reconciliation through Collaboration with Krista Maydew
• Live Production – Integration of Digital Reporting at Lalor Mine with Natalie Bennett
• Crafting a Good Neighbour Guide for Harmonious Cohabitation with Melanie Corriveau
• Orebody Knowledge (OBK) | Leveraging Multi-Disciplinary Datasets with Lucy Hollis
• LEAD: A Unified Leadership Culture Across Borders with Stellamaris Tile

Explore the technical program

Meet the Modern Miners

Read the stories and ideas of trailblazers navigating investment, law, and geological engineering to build a more resilient industry.

• The workers’ champion: Janice Martell, founder of the McIntyre Powder Project
• The silo smasher: Josette Ross, general manager of Rio Tinto’s Arvida Research and Development Centre
• The engagement officer: Mélanie Corriveau, corporate director, community relations at Agnico Eagle Mines 
• In the heat of the mine: Wenco’s Emily Tetzlaff discusses why heat management programs are increasingly important to protect the health and safety of mine workers.
• Empowering a robust speak-up culture is critical for a zero-harm work environment by Shannon Walker

Explore more stories of the pioneers shaping our industry