Women in Mining Perú

What Women in Mining Perú does

Women in Mining Perú (WIM Perú) is a non-profit association (asociación sin fines de lucro) founded on September 3, 2016, headquartered in Lima, Peru, with operational presence in 15 regions. Its mission is to surface and accelerate women's participation in the Peruvian mining sector through advocacy, professional development, mentoring, and employment intermediation. The organization serves two primary constituencies: women mining professionals seeking career advancement and female university students enrolled in mining-related disciplines, while its institutional allies include global and Peruvian mining majors (Anglo American, BHP, Rio Tinto, Teck, Antamina, Cerro Verde, Las Bambas, Newmont, Nexa, Hudbay, Gold Fields, Hochschild, Minsur, Volcan, and others), service companies (Ferreyros, Ausenco, Orica, Master Drilling), embassies of Australia, Canada, and the UK, and academic institutions (IIMP, ESAN, PUCP, TECSUP).

WIM Perú's service surface is organized around two core digital platforms — the membership management portal (asociada.wimperu.org) and the recruitment job board (bolsadetrabajowimperu.org) — supported by flagship programs: Umalliq Warmi (3-month leadership training for recent graduates), Kuraq Ñañayki (STEM-mentorship walk for girls, scaled to 14 regions in Feb 2025 with 400+ participants), the Mentoring Program (requiring 10+ years of mentor experience), HeForShe Ambassadors, the Australia-Peru Fellowships scholarship with the Australian Embassy, and the GreaTTs specialized technical working groups (Environment, Supply Chain, Innovation, Operations, OHS). Knowledge products include the 2026 Manual de Buenas Prácticas: Equidad de Género en la Minería, the UNDP-co-produced diagnostic "Mujeres y minería del futuro," and the Mineras del Bicentenario book series.

The business model is a hybrid community non-profit: revenue is generated through individual/student membership fees (undisclosed, self-serve via the membership portal) and recurring institutional-ally and sponsorship contributions from mining companies (pricing not publicly disclosed, bespoke negotiations). The organization operates on a volunteer base, with a board-elected Consejo Directivo (currently 2025-2027 under President Nahil Hirsh) and no disclosed external funding rounds, paid headcount, or financial statements. The strategic objective is to move women's share of Peruvian mining from single-digit to double-digit by 2030.

Name

Women in Mining Perú

Legal name

Women in Mining Perú (WIM Perú)

Website

https://wimperu.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Women in Mining Perú is a Lima-based non-profit association founded in 2016 that promotes women's participation in the Peruvian mining sector through advocacy, mentoring, leadership training, and a dedicated job board, funded by individual memberships and corporate sponsorships from major mining companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mining Industry Diversity Advocacy

NAICS

Support Activities for Metal Mining (213114)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Mining & Metals (EDABALAT)

Keywords

• Mining diversity advocacy
• Women professional networks
• Mining mentorship programs
• Gender equity mining
• Mining job board

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: WIM Perú generates revenue through annual membership fees from professional members and students. The organization also receives contributions from allied companies (institutional and strategic allies) and sponsors.
2. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Companies pay to become institutional allies or sponsors of WIM Perú, gaining access to networking events, job board postings, mentoring programs, and recognition as diversity and inclusion leaders in the mining sector.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Women in Mining Perú operates a volunteer-based network that provides women mining professionals and students with a digital membership platform, a specialized mining job board, and a portfolio of programs including leadership training (Umalliq Warmi), mentorship (Mentoring Program), STEM outreach (Kuraq Ñañayki), male-ally engagement (HeForShe Ambassadors), and international scholarships. The organization also produces publications such as the Gender Equity Best Practices Manual and the monthly Mining Statistical Bulletin, all aimed at increasing women's participation in Peru's mining sector.

Product overview

Women in Mining Perú is a non-profit association founded in 2016 that operates as a platform of interconnected programs and services rather than a single product. The core offering consists of a digital membership management platform (asociada.wimperu.org) combined with a specialized job board (bolsadetrabajowimperu.org), which together enable women to join the association, manage their membership, and access employment opportunities in the mining sector. Supporting these core platforms are several flagship programs: Umalliq Warmi (leadership training), Kuraq Ñañayki (mentorship and STEM outreach), Mentoring Program, HeForShe Ambassadors, and the Australia-Peru Fellowship scholarship. The organization also produces knowledge products including the Gender Equity Best Practices Manual, diagnostic reports on women's participation in mining, Mineras del Bicentenario books, and the monthly Mining Statistical Bulletin. All offerings are designed to increase women's participation in Peru's mining industry from single-digit to double-digit figures by 2030.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WIM Perú Community Platform (asociada.wimperu.org) Digital membership management platform enabling women in mining to register, renew memberships, update profiles, and access exclusive benefits including the WIM Perú job board. Targeted at women professionals and students in Peru's mining sector.
• Bolsa de Trabajo WIM Perú (Job Board) Online employment platform connecting women in mining with mining companies and suppliers in Peru, supporting job postings, applications, and employer listings. Targeted at women mining professionals/students seeking employment and at mining companies seeking female talent.
• Umalliq Warmi – Mujer líder Leadership training program for recently graduated women from diverse regions and fields, providing intensive technical and soft skills training over three months to enhance employability in the mining sector.
• Kuraq Ñañayki – Tu hermana mayor Mentorship and science outreach program designed to inspire girls to pursue careers in STEM through walks, workshops, and regional activities across Peru; the Kuraq Ñañayki walk reached 14 regions with 400+ participants.
• Programa Mentoring WIM Perú Mentorship program connecting experienced mining professionals (mentors with 10+ years of experience) with women seeking career guidance in the mining industry.
• Embajadores HeForShe Ambassador program engaging male allies within and beyond the mining sector to promote gender equality and support women's participation in mining.
• Beca Women for Sustainable Mining Australia – Peru Fellowships Scholarship program in partnership with the Embassy of Australia providing professional development opportunities for women in sustainable mining practices between Australia and Peru.
• Membership Program (Asociadas) Annual membership program for women mining professionals and students, providing access to the community platform, job board, regional chapter events, and program benefits.
• Institutional Allies and Corporate Sponsorship Program Partnership program for mining companies and organizations to become institutional allies of WIM Perú, gaining access to networking events, job board postings, mentoring programs, and recognition as diversity and inclusion leaders in the Peruvian mining sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• Kuraq Ñañayki walking event reached 14 regions with 400+ participants to inspire girls in science

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Anglo AmericancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnglo American is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, committed to promoting gender equity and diversity in the mining sector. The partnership supports programs for women's professional development and employment in mining.
• AntaminacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAntamina is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, supporting initiatives to increase women's participation in mining operations and leadership positions.
• BHPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHP is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, contributing to programs that promote women's employment and career advancement in the mining industry.
• Cerro VerdecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCerro Verde is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives in the Peruvian mining sector.
• Las BambascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLas Bambas is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, working together to promote gender equity and women's leadership in mining.
• Nexa ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNexa Resources is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, supporting programs for women's professional development in mining.
• Rio TintocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRio Tinto is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, contributing to diversity initiatives and women's employment in Peruvian mining.
• TeckcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeck is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, supporting the organization's mission to promote women's participation in mining.
• FerreyroscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFerreyros is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, collaborating on programs to develop female talent in the mining supply chain.
• AusencocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAusenco is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, supporting initiatives for women's professional development in mining services.
• HudbaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHudbay is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, working on diversity programs for women's employment in mining operations.
• AntapaccaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAntapaccay is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, supporting gender equity initiatives in the mining sector.
• MarcobrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarcobre is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, contributing to programs that promote women's participation in mining.
• Gold FieldscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Fields is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives in mining.
• Embassy of Australia in PerucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralia has been a fundamental ally in strengthening and promoting initiatives for WIM Perú members. The partnership leverages Australia's experience in sustainable and modern mining as well as its vision on women's participation in the sector. The Australian Embassy supports programs including the Women for Sustainable Mining Australia – Peru Fellowships scholarship.
• Embassy of Canada in PerucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Canadian Embassy partners with WIM Perú on initiatives promoting women's participation in mining, leveraging Canada's experience in responsible mining and gender equity.
• Embassy of the United Kingdom in PerucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe British Embassy collaborates with WIM Perú on programs supporting women in the Peruvian mining sector.
• Instituto de Ingenieros de Minas del Perú (IIMP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIMP is a strategic ally collaborating with WIM Perú on industry events including the STEM Dinner at PERUMIN 37 and other technical forums.
• ESANminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerESAN (Universidad ESAN) is a strategic ally supporting WIM Perú's educational initiatives and professional development programs.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica del PerúminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPUCP is a strategic ally working with WIM Perú on academic initiatives and student engagement in mining regions.
• TECSUPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTECSUP is a strategic ally of WIM Perú, supporting technical education initiatives for women in mining.
• Miski MayocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiski Mayo is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, supporting women's employment and professional development in mining.
• Minera PoderosacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinera Poderosa is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, with President Eva Arias serving as an Honorary Associate supporting women's leadership in mining.
• VolcáncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolcán is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, contributing to diversity initiatives in the mining sector.
• Newmont YanacochacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewmont Yanacocha is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, supporting programs for women's professional development in mining.
• OricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrica is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, supporting diversity initiatives in the mining services sector.
• Hochschild MiningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHochschild Mining is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, contributing to women's employment initiatives in mining.
• Master DrillingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaster Drilling is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, supporting specialized drilling operations training for women.
• MinsurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinsur is an institutional ally of WIM Perú, supporting programs that promote women's participation in mining.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Women in Mining (IWiM): Global non-profit that supports and connects national Women in Mining chapters worldwide. IWiM is the umbrella organization most directly comparable to WIM Perú's mission of advancing women in mining, with similar advocacy, networking, and program structures.
• Women in Mining UK: UK-based non-profit membership organization promoting women's participation in the mining sector. Operates a similar chapter/network model with corporate sponsorship, mentoring, and events — directly comparable in mission and operating model to WIM Perú.
• Women in Mining Australia (WIM Australia):
• Women in Mining Canada (PDAC-affiliated): Canadian WIM network affiliated with the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada. Closest peer in terms of formal industry-association alignment (similar to WIM's IIMP partnership) and scope of professional development programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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