NSW finalists win three of five categories at Women in Resources National Awards

The outstanding achievements of women in mining in NSW have been recognised with NSW finalists winning three of the five available awards categories announced at the 2022 Women in Resources National Awards held in Canberra last night.

Left to right: Elle Farris (WA), Lydia Gentle (Qld), Michelle Wetherell (NSW), Casey Martin (NSW), Emily Jaques (NSW).

Casey Martin from Alkane Resources received the Outstanding Australian Tradeswoman, Operator or Technician Award for her pioneering work encouraging more women to forge a career in mining.

Michelle Wetherell from CMOC-Northparkes Mines received the Gender Diversity Champion in Australian Resources Award for championing a range of diversity and inclusion programs aimed at addressing work-life balance for employees.

Meanwhile Emily Jaques from Newcrest Mining received the Women in Resources Technological Innovation Award for her innovative work developing the world’s first application of Hydrofloat technology for the recovery of sulphides.

NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee congratulated all winners and finalists for their accomplishments and recognition through the national awards.

“It’s fantastic to see our NSW winners recognised for their remarkable achievements as women working in the NSW mining industry,” Mr Galilee said.

“Whether it’s through pioneering industry-leading technology or highlighting the diversity and career pathways available to women in the mining sector, these award winners are making an important and growing contribution to our industry.”

“Congratulations must also go to all of our NSW finalists of this year’s national awards, with their own contributions recognised at the NSW Women in Mining Awards earlier this year.”

The Women in Resources National Awards, hosted by the Minerals Council of Australia, are the peak industry accolades for women in the resources industry.

The full list of award winners can be found on the Minerals Council of Australia website.

Contact: William Rollo