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WIM UK Foreword

WIM UK Foreword

THANKS TO THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR PARTNERS, MEMBERSHIP IS FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF GENDER OR LOCATION.

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Attend our popular events and networking forums. Membership is free and open to everyone regardless of gender or location.

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ABOUT WOMEN IN MINING UK

Women in Mining UK (WIM UK) is a non-profit volunteer organisation dedicated to promoting the employment, retention and advancement of women in the mining industry by:

• Advocating and speaking for women in the mining sector • Informing industry participants of the challenges and opportunities women are finding in pursuing careers in mining • Offering thought leadership, analysis and research on the business case for diversity, inclusion and the economic advancement of women in the sector • Building a strong international network to progress career aspirations • Working with leading conference organisers, through our initiative #WIMvoice, to showcase the breadth of female professional talent and ensure diversity of speakers • Supporting professional development. Initiatives include a partnership with Women on Boards UK for Non-Executive Director aspirants • Hosting regular educational and networking events for our members • Working with universities and other organisations to raise awareness of mining as a career choice for women. We are proud to sponsor post graduate scholarships at the Camborne School of Mines at the

University of Exeter and Imperial College of London, as well as organise paid summer internships in conjunction with mining companies • Celebrating sharing women’s success stories with our “100 Global

Inspirational Women in Mining” publications and across our social media channels

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