Women in Mining Canada

What Women in Mining Canada does

Women in Mining Canada (WIM Canada) is a national not-for-profit organization founded in 2009 and headquartered at 157 Adelaide St West, Suite 511, Toronto, Ontario. Its stated mission is to Educate, Elevate, and Empower women in mining and affiliated industries, addressing the sector's persistent under-representation of women (cited at 15% of mining industry employees globally) and the lowest share of women in C-Suite roles of any industry group. The organization serves four primary segments: women currently working in or entering the Canadian mining industry, female mining students at Canadian universities, Indigenous women in mining, and mining industry employers seeking to improve gender diversity outcomes.

WIM Canada's core offerings comprise a Trailblazer Awards Series of five awards (Trailblazer Award, Indigenous Trailblazer Award, Rick Hutson Mentorship Award, Indigenous Student Trailblazer Award, and Student Trailblazer Award, the last two carrying $5,000 scholarships underwritten by Sprott and Dundee Precious Metals respectively), a free individual membership program delivered through a dedicated member portal, a free email newsletter, an events program anchored by the Mining for Diversity Awards Ceremony held during the annual PDAC Convention in Toronto (reaching approximately 1,000 attendees), a network of 18 independent local and university chapters across Canada, and a partnership program supporting 14 international Women in Mining sister organizations. Strategic partnerships with PDAC, MiHR, Board Ready Women, Women Get On Board, The Women's Leadership Intensive, and Women Geoscientists in Canada extend its programmatic reach.

The business model is nonprofit and community-led: individual membership is free (freemium), and revenue is generated through a multi-tier corporate sponsorship program (Diamond, Gold, Silver, Bronze, In-Kind) and event-linked underwriting. The Board of Directors comprises senior professionals from major mining operators and developers (Cameco, BHP, Vale Base Metals, Lundin Mining, Nutrien, Hudbay, Dundee Precious Metals) and professional services firms (KPMG, Monitor Deloitte), reflecting deep institutional ties across the Canadian mining value chain. WIM Canada has no disclosed revenue, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no proprietary technology platform.

Name

Women in Mining Canada

Legal name

Women In Mining Canada

Website

https://wimcanada.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Women in Mining Canada is a Toronto-based national not-for-profit founded in 2009 that runs award programs, free membership, and 18 local chapters to educate, elevate, and empower women in Canada's mining industry, funded through tiered corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Industry Diversity & Inclusion

NAICS

Support Activities for Metal Mining (213114)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Mining & Metals (EDABALAT)

Keywords

• Women in mining
• Mining industry diversity
• Professional networking events
• Mining scholarships
• Industry mentorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship Revenue: Women in Mining Canada operates as a nonprofit organization that generates revenue through corporate sponsorships at multiple tiers (Diamond, Gold, Silver, Bronze, In-Kind). Sponsors receive recognition benefits, event visibility, and access to the organization's network of mining industry professionals to support diversity and inclusion initiatives.
2. Membership Dues: Membership is free for individuals who wish to join Women in Mining Canada. The organization accepts members through an online registration process with optional demographic information.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Women in Mining Canada is a national not-for-profit organization founded in 2009 with a mission to Educate, Elevate, and Empower women in mining and affiliated industries. It delivers its mission through a free individual membership program, an annual Trailblazer Awards recognition series (including $5,000 student scholarships), a national network of 18 local and university chapters, industry events such as the Mining for Diversity Awards Ceremony held during the PDAC Convention, and partnerships with 14 international Women in Mining organizations worldwide.

Product overview

Women in Mining Canada is a national not-for-profit organization founded in 2009 with a mission to Educate, Elevate, and Empower women in mining and affiliated industries. The organization's core offerings include the Trailblazer Awards Series comprising five distinct awards (Trailblazer Award, Indigenous Trailblazer Award, Rick Hutson Mentorship Award, Indigenous Student Trailblazer Award, and Student Trailblazer Award with $5,000 scholarships sponsored by Sprott and Dundee Precious Metals), a free membership program, a newsletter subscription service, an events program featuring the annual Mining for Diversity Awards Ceremony and Speaker Series during PDAC, a network of local and university chapters across Canada, and an international organizations network supporting Women in Mining groups globally. The organization focuses on increasing representation of women at all levels, creating safety and acceptance, empowering community chapters, and advancing women through research initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trailblazer Awards Program Annual recognition program honoring women across the Canadian mining industry through five award categories: Trailblazer Award, Indigenous Trailblazer Award, Indigenous Student Trailblazer Award, Student Trailblazer Award, and Rick Hutson Mentorship Award. Includes two $5,000 scholarships sponsored by Sprott and Dundee Precious Metals, and serves to celebrate women's leadership and encourage young women to enter mining.
• Membership Program Free individual membership program providing access to networking, events, mentorship opportunities, and resources for women in mining and affiliated industries across Canada, delivered through a dedicated online member portal.
• Newsletter Service Free email newsletter delivering research, upcoming events, and opportunities to support women in the mining sector.
• Events Program Event programming including the Speaker Series, the Educate Elevate and Empower conference, and the annual Mining for Diversity Awards Ceremony and Networking Event held during the PDAC Convention in Toronto, reaching approximately 1,000 industry attendees.
• Chapters Network Network of 18 independent local and university chapters across Canada (including Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Winnipeg, Sudbury, Timmins, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Saguenay, Northern Ontario, Northern WT, Yukon, and chapters at UofA, Queen's, and UofT) providing regional networking, monthly meetings with speakers, and community building.
• International Women in Mining Organizations Network Partnership program connecting to 14 international Women in Mining organizations (Australia, Brasil, Central America, Chile, Ecuador, Finland, Germany, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Peru, Spain, UK, USA) to advance women in mining globally.
• Sponsorship Program Tiered corporate sponsorship program (Diamond, Gold, Silver, Bronze, In-Kind tiers) that provides mining industry companies with recognition benefits, event visibility, and access to the WIM Canada network of mining professionals in support of diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5.6% of global firms are headed by women; 15.7% of mining industry employs women
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ACE - Ashby Consulting EnterprisesminorOthersConsulting partner providing support for diversity and inclusion initiatives in the mining industry.
• Board Ready WomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner focused on developing board-ready female talent for corporate boards, aligned with WIM Canada's mission to help women reach leadership positions.
• Canadian Mineral Industry Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting education in the mining sector, partnering on initiatives to advance women in mining careers.
• Future BridgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean organization bridging industry and education, supporting career development for mining professionals.
• MentorWalks VancouvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentorship partner providing structured mentorship programming for women in the mining industry in Vancouver.
• Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey industry partner providing research and workforce development data for the mining sector. MiHR conducts benchmark research on women in mining that informs WIM Canada's initiatives.
• Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary industry association partner. WIM Canada hosts its Mining for Diversity Awards Ceremony during the annual PDAC Convention, reaching thousands of mining professionals.
• Untangle MoneyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services partner providing resources for members.
• Women Geoscientists in CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister organization focused on women in geosciences, collaborating on shared goals of advancing women in earth sciences and mining.
• Women Get On BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner focused on placing women on corporate boards, supporting WIM Canada's board training initiatives.
• The Women's Leadership IntensivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeadership development partner providing programs to advance women in their careers and prepare for board positions.
• Women in Mining Australia (WIR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sister organization. WIM Canada is committed to helping startup Women in Mining Global Groups and International Organizations.
• Women in Mining BrasilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sister organization supporting women in mining in Brazil.
• Women in Mining Central AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sister organization founded by Ana Gabriela Juarez, 2026 Trailblazer Award winner, supporting women in mining across Central America.
• Women in Mining ChilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sister organization supporting women in mining in Chile.
• Women in Mining EcuadorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sister organization supporting women in mining in Ecuador.
• Women in Mining FinlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sister organization supporting women in mining in Finland.
• Women in Mining Germany (WIMR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sister organization supporting women in mining in Germany.
• Women in Mining KazakhstancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sister organization supporting women in mining in Kazakhstan.
• Women in Mining NigeriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sister organization supporting women in mining in Nigeria.
• Women in Mining PerucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sister organization supporting women in mining in Peru.
• Women in Mining Spain (WIMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sister organization supporting women in mining in Spain.
• Women in Mining UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sister organization supporting women in mining in the United Kingdom.
• Women in Mining USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sister organization supporting women in mining in the United States.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM): Long-standing Canadian technical society for mining professionals that runs its own awards, scholarships, and member programs. A broader incumbent with overlapping member-base and recognition programming.
• Mining Association of Canada (MAC): National industry association representing Canadian mining companies on policy, sustainability, and social issues including diversity. Operates in an overlapping stakeholder ecosystem with WIM Canada.
• Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR): Canadian mining industry workforce council that produces benchmark research on women in mining and runs industry-wide initiatives. A core strategic partner of WIM Canada and a partial substitute for its research and workforce development mandate.
• Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC): Canada's leading mining industry association and host of the annual PDAC Convention where WIM Canada holds its Mining for Diversity Awards. A core partner and broader industry-wide association serving a similar Canadian mining professional audience.

Direct peers

• Women in Mining UK: The UK-based sister organization and registered WIM Canada international partner. Provides comparable networking, mentoring, and educational programming for women in the British mining sector.
• International Women in Mining (IWiM): Global not-for-profit organization working to advance women across the international mining sector. IWiM coordinates global programming and is a peer in the DEI-in-mining category with WIM Canada.
• Women in Mining Australia (WIMnet): Australian sister organization and registered WIM Canada international partner. Runs parallel networking, scholarship, and recognition programs for women in Australian mining and resources.
• Women in Mining USA: The US counterpart to WIM Canada, focused on advancing women in the American mining industry through networking, scholarships, and awards. Operates a similar chapter-based model with national events and corporate sponsorship.

Emerging players

• Women in Nuclear Canada: Sister network focused on women in Canada's nuclear sector with similar chapter, mentorship, and awards structure. Operates a parallel model for an adjacent resource industry and is a partial competitor for corporate diversity sponsorships.
• 30% Club Canada: Canadian chapter of the global 30% Club campaign advocating for at least 30% women on corporate boards. Competes for board-readiness mindshare and corporate sponsorship in the same executive diversity space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wim_canada
• Facebookfacebook.com/wimcanada
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/women-in-mining-canada

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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