Women in mining and resources celebrated at sundowner in Bunbury

The value of gender diversity in the South West’s mining and resources sector was celebrated at the Women in Resources Awards Networking Sundowner in Bunbury last week. The annual event at VAT2 on the Koombana Bay foreshore drew together about 75 industry stakeholders to network and celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in the sector. Sponsored by Albemarle and hosted by CME, the event was headlined by keynote speaker Fiona Hick who spoke about her nearly 30-year career in oil, gas and mining. CME chief executive Rebecca Tomkinson said the achievements and leadership qualities Ms Hick spoke about highlighted the possibilities and benefits of gender diversity in the sector. “By holding these events regionally, I hope we can highlight the jobs, career pathways and opportunities available to women in our sector, along with work being undertaken to ensure safe and inclusive work spaces for all of our 157,000-plus employees,” Ms Tomkinson said.