NSW Miners WIN at 2021 Women in Resources National Awards 

NSW mining employee, Phoebe Thomas, has been named Exceptional Young Woman in Australian Resources as part of the annual Women in Resources National Awards held in Canberra last night.

In her role as BHP’s Principal, Business Performance at BHP Mount Arthur Coal, Phoebe led the company’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Hunter Valley in 2020.

Phoebe was also recognised for her impressive leadership, mentorship, and injury management across the business, as well as her strong advocacy on gender diversity and community outreach.

Also recognised for her outstanding contribution to the NSW mining industry, Barbara Crossley, Managing Director at Umwelt Australia, was the co-recipient of the Gender Diversity Champion in Australian Resources Award.  Barbara was named the winner for her pioneering work in the adoption of policies such as paid parental leave and genuine flexible working arrangements, as well as her drive to maintain a gender balance across all levels of the business from the graduate to executive level.

NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee congratulated the two NSW winners and all the finalists from our state mining industry.

“It’s a fantastic result for Phoebe and Barbara to be recognised at the national awards for the outstanding contribution they have made to the NSW mining industry over the last 12 months.”

“There are many incredible women in our NSW mining industry and today we celebrate the achievements of our winners and finalists in a range of fields,” Mr Galilee said.

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

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