Women in Mining

What Women in Mining does

Women in Mining UK (WIM UK) is a volunteer-run non-profit organization founded in 2006 and headquartered in the United Kingdom (registered office at 48 Arwenack Street, Falmouth, Cornwall), dedicated to promoting the employment, retention, and advancement of women in the mining and minerals sector. The organization serves women at all career stages — from university students and graduates through to senior executives and board-level professionals — alongside the mining companies that employ them, operating a free membership model open to all individuals regardless of gender or location. Its core product is the biennial WIM100 publication (now in its seventh edition, with 1,200+ nominations received for 2026 from over 60 countries), complemented by scholarship programmes with Imperial College London and Camborne School of Mines, paid summer internships with mining companies (Anglo American, Circulor, International Tin Association, Copper Mark, Altus Strategies, Centamin), a members-only portal and directory, regular networking and educational events, policy advocacy through a dedicated Policy Committee, and the WIMvoice thought leadership platform.

WIM UK is funded entirely through corporate partnerships and sponsorships rather than membership fees or equity capital, with Foundation-level support from Teck Resources Limited (two-year partnership announced January 2025) and industry partnerships with companies including Imerys, Deswik, Centamin, British Gypsum, Norton Rose Fulbright, and Emperor, plus recurring WIM100 publication sponsors BMO Capital Markets (five consecutive editions), BCG, Stratum International, Innomotics, and historically IBM and Heidrick & Struggles. The organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors and EXCO with leadership transitions documented from founding through Lucy Crane's appointment as Managing Director in May 2025, and Chair Gina Jardine (appointed July 2024). The technology stack is standard web infrastructure (WordPress website, members portal, social media platforms including Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram) used for outreach, event registration, and member communications, with no disclosed proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, mobile app, or data products.

Name

Women in Mining

Legal name

Women in Mining Limited

Website

https://womeninmining.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Women in Mining UK is a volunteer-run non-profit organization founded in 2006 that promotes the employment, retention, and advancement of women in the mining sector through the biennial WIM100 publication, scholarships, internships, networking events, and policy advocacy, funded by corporate partnerships with major mining companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association / Non-profit Mining Advocacy

NAICS

Support Activities for Metal Mining (213114)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Mining & Metals (EDABALAT)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mining & Heavy Equipment Operator Staffing (BPACAEAI)

Keywords

• Mining industry advocacy
• Women in mining
• Professional networking events
• Mining scholarships
• Non-profit membership organization

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership: Membership is free and open to everyone, regardless of gender or location. The organization does not charge for membership dues.
2. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: WIM UK generates revenue through corporate partnerships with mining companies and industry organizations. These include Foundation Partners (e.g., Teck Resources), Industry Partners (e.g., Imerys, Emperor, Deswik, Centamin, British Gypsum, Norton Rose Fulbright), and event/conference sponsors. The organization also receives sponsorship for the WIM100 publication from companies like BMO Capital Markets, BCG, Stratum International, and Innomotics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Women in Mining UK is a volunteer-run non-profit organization that provides free membership, networking events, educational programs, scholarships, internships, and the biennial WIM100 publication to support the employment, retention and advancement of women in the mining and minerals sector. Its flagship offering is the WIM100 (100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining) biennial publication, complemented by scholarship programmes with Camborne School of Mines and Imperial College London and an internship programme with major mining companies.

Product overview

Women in Mining UK operates as a volunteer non-profit organization offering a suite of programmes and initiatives centered around its flagship biennial publication, the WIM100 (100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining). The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio including scholarship programmes with Camborne School of Mines and Imperial College London, internship placements with mining companies, regular networking and educational events, a members-only portal with professional directory, policy and research initiatives through its dedicated committee, and global outreach activities. The core offering is the WIM100 publication complemented by career development support through scholarships and internships, professional networking via events and the members portal, and advocacy through policy research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WIM100: 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining - a biennial publication showcasing 100 exceptional women driving the future of mining, recognised for their leadership, influence, and impact across the global mining industry.

Products and services

• WIM100 (100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining) A biennial publication showcasing 100 inspirational women in the global mining industry, celebrating their contributions and providing visible role models to encourage future generations to consider mining as a career. Now in its 7th edition (WIM100 2026), the publication receives nominations from over 60 countries and is sponsored by BMO Capital Markets (five consecutive editions), BCG, Stratum International, Innomotics, and previously IBM and Heidrick & Struggles.
• Scholarship Programme Scholarship programme offered in partnership with Camborne School of Mines (two scholarships worth £6,000 each for aspiring female Mining Engineers) and Imperial College London (WIM UK scholarship for the Metals and Energy Finance MSc Programme in the Department of Earth Science and Engineering) to support female students in mining-related fields.
• Internship Programme Summer internship programme connecting female students and graduates with mining companies for practical industry experience, including placements at Circulor, International Tin Association, Copper Mark, Anglo American, Altus Strategies, and Centamin PLC.
• Networking and Educational Events Regular networking events, seminars, workshops, and educational sessions including the annual Summer Drinks Reception, Virtual Volunteer Coffee Mornings, speed mentoring dinners, and conference partnerships such as UK Mining Conference in Cornwall.
• Members Portal and Directory A members-only zone of the website providing access to member profiles, contact details, and professional networking features for registered members of Women in Mining UK.
• Global Outreach Programme International collaboration with other Women in Mining groups worldwide to share networking and thought leadership frameworks, promoting the role of women within the global mining industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,000 followers across the mining industry community
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Minerals MattercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Strategic Partnership announced in March 2026, expanding WIM UK's network and collaborative initiatives in the mining sector.
• FaskenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2025Pro-bono partnership with leading international law firm. Fasken provides legal support and expertise to WIM UK.
• Teck Resources LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2025Two-year Foundation Partnership with Teck Resources Limited, a leading Canadian mining company focused on responsibly providing metals essential for economic decarbonization.
• BMO Capital MarketscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 November 2024Global sponsor for the WIM100 publication. BMO has sponsored the WIM100 for five consecutive editions, celebrating accomplishments of women in mining.
• BCG (Boston Consulting Group)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 November 2024Global sponsor for the WIM100 publication. BCG is one of the world's leading management consulting and business strategy firms.
• ImeryscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2024Industry Partnership focused on collaborative initiatives promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion, including educational events and site visits. One of the first events was a tour of Imerys' kaolin operations and pilot-scale lithium carbonate production plant in Cornwall.
• Stratum InternationalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2024Global sponsor for the 2024 WIM100 edition. Stratum is a female-led executive search and talent advisory firm supporting the mining industry.
• InnomoticscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 September 2024Global sponsor for the 2024 WIM100 edition. Innomotics is dedicated to creating value for customers, stakeholders, and society with deep commitment to DEI.
• Institute of Directors (IoD) Natural Resources GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2024WIM UK became a signatory to the Natural Resources Declaration, committing to advancing diversity and inclusion in the natural resources sector.
• EmperorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2023Industry partnership with Emperor, an employee-owned strategic and creative consultancy specializing in corporate and sustainability reporting, brand, employee engagement and digital communications. Emperor previously designed and produced the WIM100 publication.
• Norton Rose Fulbright LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2022Industry partnership with global law firm with a world-leading mining practice, supporting WIM UK's mission to increase gender diversity in the sector.
• Centamin plccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2022One-year industry partnership with Centamin plc, an established gold producer listed on London and Toronto stock exchanges.
• British GypsumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 December 2021Industry partnership with British Gypsum, the UK's leading manufacturer of high-performance drylining solutions focused on sustainability.
• Heidrick & StrugglescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 April 2020Co-sponsor of the 2020 WIM100 publication. Heidrick & Struggles is a premier provider of executive search and leadership advisory services globally.
• IBMcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 March 2020Co-sponsor of the 2020 WIM100 publication. IBM brings expertise in driving the future direction of mining sector intelligence through AI/IOT innovations and sustainability goals.
• DeswikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2020Industry partnership with global consulting and technology company delivering efficiency-focused solutions to mining through software, consulting and training. Deswik is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia with 300 employees across nine countries.
• Camborne School of MinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing scholarships for female students in mining engineering. Two scholarships worth £6,000 each offered to exceptional aspiring female Mining Engineers.
• Imperial College LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Department of Earth Science and Engineering offering the Women in Mining UK scholarship for the Metals and Energy Finance MSc Programme.
• Anglo AmericancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost company for WIM UK summer internships, providing placement opportunities for female students and graduates interested in mining careers.
• Women on Boards UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to support women in reaching board-level positions in the mining industry.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR): Canadian national organization addressing workforce and diversity challenges in the mining sector. Comparable diversity-and-talent-development mandate with broader HR scope than WIM UK.
• Women Who Mine: US-based non-profit focused on connecting, supporting, and empowering women in mining careers. Operates with a similar advocacy and community-building mission on a smaller scale than WIM UK.

Direct peers

• International Women in Mining (IWiM): Global non-profit focused on advancing women in mining worldwide, with a particular emphasis on developing-country mining regions. Comparable mission and WIM100-style recognition programs make it a direct peer.
• Women in Mining Canada (WIMC): Canadian counterpart organization pursuing the same mission of advancing women in the mining industry through networking, scholarships, and professional development. Operates with similar volunteer-led structure and serves the Canadian mining ecosystem.
• Women in Mining (US): The original US-based Women in Mining organization founded in 1972, operating with a similar mission to promote women in mining careers. Direct peer offering analogous networking, scholarships, and advocacy programs to WIM UK's portfolio.

Regional players

• Minerals Council South Africa: South African mining industry body with active transformation and gender diversity programs. Regional peer operating in the same mining-DEI space but focused on the South African mining ecosystem.
• Women in Mining & Resources Australia (WIMAR): Australian branch of the global WIM network serving the Australian mining sector with networking and mentoring events. Operates in a similar space to WIM UK but focuses on the Australasian mining market.

Broad incumbents

• Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME): US-based professional society serving mining professionals globally with education, publications, and advocacy. A broad incumbent whose diversity programs partially overlap with WIM UK's mission.
• AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, a large professional body with extensive scholarship, education, and diversity initiatives in mining. Comparable scale and professional development mandate.
• Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3): UK-based professional body covering materials, minerals, and mining with established education, professional development, and policy advocacy functions. Represents a broader incumbent with overlapping DEI initiatives.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wim_uk
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0b99rijUmuvr7W7SMgyKlw
• Facebookfacebook.com/WomenInMiningUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/11065163
• Instagraminstagram.com/women_in_mining_uk

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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