Glencore’s (LSE:GLEN) General Manager, Business Development and Technical Services Hope Mulvihill has been named the 2025 Exception Woman in New South Wales Mining award winner.
NSW Minerals Council says Mulvihill has worked as a senior mining engineer and business analyst before being appointed as general manager of business development and technical services at Glencore in 2024.
As general manager, Mulvihill oversees governance, business planning, merger and acquisition due diligence assessments, and project support.
NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee says Mulhivill’s determination from a young age to forge a career in mining is a “great example” for other young women exploring career options.
“Hope’s example also highlights the opportunities for women in our industry,” Galilee says.
Other award winners include Glencore’s process engineer Jenny Park, who won the NSW Exceptional Young Woman in Mining award.
Park oversees coal quality, production, and costs across Glencore’s New South Wales coal handling preparation plants (CHPP), driving operational efficiencies. She was also the first female member of Glencore’s corporate processing team and CHPP production superintendent, developing critical leadership experience in these roles.
Glencore also won the Excellence in Diversity Programs and Performance award for its First Nations Pathway program.
Other award winners include Kingston Resources’ (ASX:KSN) Stephanie Gelland for the Inclusion and Diversity Champion Award, Orica’s (ASX:ORI) Su Nee Tan for the Technological Innovation Award, and Newmont’s (ASX:NEM) Danica Tyrrell for the Outstanding Tradeswoman/Operator/Technician Award.
Galilee says mining is a key contributor to the state’s economy and much of this can be attributed to the workforce.
“These awards celebrate their achievements in a range of fields,” the CEO says.
“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.”
Last year, the inaugural Mining.com.au Masters of Mining Awards were the newest national awards program launched to recognise and celebrate people and companies contributing to the mining and minerals industry within Australia and beyond. The awards recognise organisations and individuals that excel in everything from exploration to diversity and inclusion, innovation, leadership, job creation, and sector advocacy.
In 2024, Mining.com.au’s inaugural Women in Mining Leadership award was awarded to Joanne Bergamin, co-founder and Chair of Women in Sustainable Energy and Resources (WISER), and non-executive director at Sunshine Metals (ASX:SHN).
The Masters of Mining award recognises a team leader, manager, or company executive who has made a significant contribution to the mining industry over the course of their career.
The NSW Mineral Council awards follow International Women’s Day earlier in March. As reported by Mining.com.au, more women are helping shape strategic decisions and bring fresh perspectives to traditionally male-dominated boardrooms. While the number of women in the mining industry has soared over time, reaching more than 45,000 as of 2023, the presence of women in top executive roles still remains minimal.
The latest data from Chief Executive Women highlights a disparity in leadership roles within the Australian mining industry, pointing to a stagnation in equality in the top companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), with 91% of CEO positions still held by men.
According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2024, women account for nearly 50% of the global entry-level positions in the workforce. However, they fall short of representing just 25% of C-suite roles.
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
Images: NSW Minerals Council
