WIM Top 100 unveiled

SA celebrates the 100 inspirational women

The Minerals Council South Africa congratulates the Women in Mining (WIM) Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining revealed at the launch of the 2018 publication in London, with Daphne Mashile Nkosi (a 2015 South African nominee) - executive chairperson, Kalagadi Manganese - as the guest speaker.

This is the WIM third edition of the Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining, which aims to showcase the significant impact and contribution of women within the global mining industry while identifying inspirational role models. 

The search was open to any woman working in the mining sector, including industries related to or supporting the industry. 

This year’s 100 most inspirational women were selected by their global peers from a record 642 nominations. 

They are recognised, among other attributes, for their trail-blazing approach to the industry and their activities to empower others, including being a voice and role model for diversity and inclusion. WIM Managing Director, Nichole McCulloch, said: “Sharing the success stories of women in mining is critical to attracting and retaining female talent in our industry.”  

Minerals Council South Africa CEO, Roger Baxter, added: “We celebrate the 100 inspirational women and particularly recognise Thuthula Balfour, as our head of health, and Deshnee Naidoo as a Board representative, for being featured in the top 100.”