We’re proud to support the Women in Mining & Resources Summit and continue as the official charity partner.
It’s a privilege to stand alongside leaders committed to shaping a stronger, more inclusive future for the sector.
IWIMRA (Indigenous Women in Mining and Resources Australia) exists to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women through stronger pathways, greater representation, and leadership opportunities grounded in cultural safety and respect.
This year presents a defining opportunity for the industry to lead with accountability, embed cultural integrity, and create environments where people are not only safe, but able to thrive. It is a moment to move beyond intent and into meaningful, measurable progress.
The Indigenous Women in Mining and Resources Day reflects this ambition. It is about more than representation, it is about enabling leadership, strengthening economic participation, and ensuring Indigenous women are influential in shaping the future of mining.
As the industry continues to evolve, so too must our commitment to inclusion, opportunity, and shared prosperity.
We look forward to learning, connecting, and building that future together.
With respect,
Karina Lynch & Christina Coleman
Co-Directors
IWIMRA
NEW FOR 2026:
CO-LOCATED WITH:
THE WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT PERTH 2026
1-3 SEPTEMBER 2026
SHARED SESSIONS. EXPANDED PERSPECTIVE.
A series of combined sessions will bring both audiences together at key moments throughout the program, designed to elevate ambition and broaden perspective.
Hear from influential leaders including Rabia Siddique, sharing powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and impact, alongside a C-suite panel featuring leaders from CEOs for Gender Equity, Indigital, Wyloo, and Woodside Energy.
By bringing these two summits together, you step into a broader leadership environment that expands your perspective, strengthens your network, and equips you with practical insights you can apply across teams, sites, and organisations.
Featured Speakers
Katie Charuga
Director Integrated Operations, Fortescue
A powerhouse operator with 20+ years across rail, port and mine, Katie thrives in complexity and delivers when it counts. Known for building high-performing teams and getting results under pressure, she’s redefining what strong, on-the-ground leadership looks like.
David Wilson
Head of Commercial, Sandfire
David turns big ideas into real results, leading billion-dollar portfolios and global teams to unlock value at scale. A sharp commercial mind with a knack for making strategy stick.
Mikaela Jade
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Indigital
A proud Cabrogal woman of the Dharug-speaking nation, Mikaela is reshaping how decisions are made in mining and infrastructure, blending Indigenous authority, science and technology to challenge risk and rethink impact.
Tania Stevens
Owner & Managing Director, Eastern Guruma
An Eastern Guruma Traditional Custodian from the Pilbara, Tania is building real pathways for her community through mining. With 20 years leading a major services business, she’s driving opportunity, capability and long-term impact where it matters most.
Jade Singleton
Sector Manager - Resources & Industrial WA, AECOM
Jade is all about people, connecting, mentoring and building teams that actually thrive. With experience across site, consulting and operations, she’s passionate about helping others grow and succeed.
Luca Giacovazzi
Chief Executive Officer, Wyloo
Luca is building a mining company that does things differently, bringing a global perspective and a deeply personal commitment to equity and inclusion. Focused on creating workplaces where people genuinely belong, he’s helping shape a better future for the industry.
2026 AGENDA
Executive Insight
From bold keynotes to dynamic CEO panels and fast-paced lightning talks, every moment is designed to challenge assumptions, expand perspective, and spark immediate action.
Strengthening Indigenous Leadership & Representation
Focused on creating clear pathways for Indigenous women to progress into operational, technical and leadership roles, while increasing visibility, influence and long-term career opportunities across the sector.
Operational Leadership in Conversation
Moving beyond boardroom strategy, this format brings operational leaders together to share the real, on-site challenges, decisions and behaviours shaping culture, performance and inclusion.
Allyship in Action
Moving beyond awareness to practical behaviours, this theme focuses on how leaders actively support, advocate for and create opportunities for women through everyday decisions and accountability.
The Momentum Experience
A high-energy, vibrant learning and networking environment with curated networking, purpose activations, wellbeing reset zones, micro-coaching, breathwork, mini massages, resilience resets and leadership recharge spaces woven throughout the program.
Purpose with Impact
Your participation directly supports IWIMRA programs advancing leadership, safety and empowerment for Indigenous women.
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