2025 NSW Women in Mining Awards – Winners announced

Hope Mulvihill, General Manager, Business Development and Technical Services at Glencore, has been named the 2025 Exceptional Woman in NSW Mining.

Hope realised her passion for mining at university, becoming the first ever female president of the University of Queensland’s Mining and Metallurgy Association student chapter and vice president of the AusIMM student chapter. After joining Glencore in 2011, Hope worked as a Senior Mining Engineer and Business Analyst before her appointment in 2024 as General Manager of Business Development and Technical Services, overseeing governance, business planning, merger and acquisition due diligence assessments and project support.

Her career and personal experience in mining has driven Hope to become a strong advocate for women to consider mining as a dynamic and fulfilling career path.

NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee congratulated Hope on being named this year’s Exceptional Woman in Mining, highlighting her achievements as another example of world-class women in mining.

“Hope’s determination from a young age to forge a career in mining, and her rise to a position of significant responsibility within Glencore is a great example for other young women exploring their career options.  Hope’s example also highlights the opportunities for women in our industry.”

Other Award winners include Glencore Process Engineer Jenny Park, who has been named 2025 NSW Exceptional Young Woman in Mining.

Jenny oversees coal quality, production, and costs across Glencore’s NSW Coal Handling Preparation Plants (CHPPs), driving operational efficiencies.  Jenny was the first female member of Glencore’s corporate processing team, and CHPP Production Superintendent, developing critical leadership experience in these roles.

Senior Research Fellow from Orica Sue Nee Tan received the 2025 Technological Innovation Award for her work inventing new ways of safely and efficiently delivering, handling, and using bulk explosives in underground mines.

Stephanie Gelland from Kingston Resources was awarded the 2025 Inclusion & Diversity Champion Award for her work in fostering diversity and inclusion within the mining industry.

The 2025 Exceptional Tradeswoman/Operator/Technician Award was awarded to Danica Tyrell from Newmont. Relocating to Orange in 2015, Danica took up a role as a Site Asset Operations Centre (SAOC) Technician and became the only female working at the SAOC to hold the role of dual concentrator Control Room Operator.  Today, Danica works as the Senior SAOC Analyst at Newmont.

NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee congratulated all of the winners and finalists.

“Mining is a key contributor to the NSW economy and much of this can be attributed to our world-class mining workforce, including the contribution made by the incredible women of our NSW mining industry. These Awards celebrate their achievements in a range of fields,” Mr Galilee said.

“From technology and innovation to engineering and trades, as well as operational roles and critical research, our award winners highlight the opportunities for women in mining, and showcase the career paths available in our sector.”

The winners in the six award categories will be entered into the Women in Resources National Awards.

2025 NSW Women in Mining Awards Winners

Exceptional Woman in NSW Mining – Hope Mulvihill Jenny Park, Glencore Coal Assets Australia

Exceptional Young Woman in NSW Mining – Jenny Park, Glencore Coal Assets Australia

Inclusion & Diversity Champion – Stephanie Gelland, Kingston Resources

Technological Innovation Award – Su Nee Tan, Orica

Outstanding Tradeswoman/Operator/Technician – Danica Tyrrell, Newmont

Excellence in Diversity Programs and Performance – Glencore First Nations Pathway Program, Glencore Coal Assets Australia

You can read about all the finalists and winners here.