Dr Lara Jefferson
Head of ESG
Nico Resources
08:15
Registration and welcome coffee
08:50
Opening remarks from the Chair
Manifesting real and long-term industry change
09:00
The essential role allies and mentors play in advancing women's career growth in mining
- Cultivating a workplace environment where allies can actively participate in and promote diversity to increase innovation and a broader talent pool
- Enabling allies to contribute directly to women’s’ professional development to enhance team dynamics and foster a culture of mutual growth and respect
- Advocating for clear and equitable progression routes to ensure women have equal growth opportunities to drive organisational success and industry-wide change
Helen Degeling
Project Acquisition Manager
Cobalt Blue Holdings
09:30
PANEL DISCUSSION: How can men and other allies champion gender diversity?
- How can collaborative leadership between men and women accelerate the adoption of inclusive policies and practices?
- How can mentorship programs tailored to mining’s unique challenges foster gender parity and empower both men and women to become agents of change?
- What are the most significant barriers to gender diversity and how can men and women work together to dismantle those obstacles?
- How can we effectively measure & track the impact of shared gender responsibility initiatives?
Moderator:
Dr Lara Jefferson
Head of ESG
Nico Resources
Panellists:
Jamie Gibson
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Kingsgate Consolidated
Michelle Douglass
Manager– People & Training
Newcrest Mining
Dr Snezana Bajic
Deputy Chief Inspector Explosives
Resources Safety & Health Queensland
10:20
Partner presentation
10:40
Morning Tea and Networking
The road to Indigenous leadership
11:10
Enhancing Indigenous engagement and participation in the mining industry
- Establishing a respectful and ethical basis for collaboration with local Indigenous communities
- Developing targeted employment and training programs to provide access to a wider range of mining roles, from entry-level to senior management
- Implementing cultural awareness training within mining companies to foster respect, understanding, workplace inclusion
Robyn Bartlett
General Manager - Community and Social Performance
Diatreme Resources
11:40
PANEL DISCUSSION: How can we empower Indigenous peoples to create positive social and business outcomes?
- What unique perspectives do Indigenous leaders bring to mining and how can they be better integrated at all levels of decision-making?
- What are some examples of Indigenous leadership leading to innovative and sustainable practices in mining operations?
- How can the industry and Indigenous communities collaborate to ensure that leadership roles are accessible and appealing to Indigenous individuals?
Moderator:
Dr Lara Jefferson
Head of ESG
Nico Resources
Panellists:
Karina Lynch
Director
Indigenous Women in Mining and Resources Australia (IWIMRA)
Lynsey Reilly
Superintendent Community and Indigenous Relations
Evolution Mining
Jody Seymour
Traineeship Coordinator – Dugual River
MMG
12:20
Lunch and Networking
Building your toolkit of essential skills
13:20
Grasping the broader business landscape: learning to make impactful decisions and demonstrate visionary leadership
- Developing a keen insight into market dynamics to predict industry change, analyse current trends, and understand key economic indicators
- Navigating financial stewardship to allocate resources effectively, balance risk and reward, and drive long-term profitable growth
- Setting clear objectives, identifying KPIs, and outlining actionable steps to assess ongoing progress
- Remaining agile to adapt to changing business, market & organisational conditions
Nicola Semler
Chief Technology Officer
Critical Minerals Group
13:50
Unearthing the bedrock of effective team management
- Utilising effective leadership to catalyse your team's latent potential, drive innovation, and increase productivity
- Creating an environment where diverse talents can work together to create a formidable team capable of overcoming any challenge
- Engineering communication channels to ensure clarity, foster collaboration, and maintain alignment with a team’s core objectives
Rebecca Tomkinson
Chief Executive Officer
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia
14:20
Partner presentation
14:40
Afternoon Tea and Networking
15:10
Building effective negotiation and business relationship skills
- Understanding commercial frameworks to facilitate beneficial business relationships or contracts
- Building negotiation skills to secure favourable business outcomes while maintaining positive relationships with partners
- Crafting strategies to maintain and enhance relationships with stakeholders throughout a business relationship or contract lifecycle
Else Bright
Regional Head of CMM Practice
World Commerce and Contracting (WCC)
15:40
Live 1-on-1: Developing analytics skills to enhance your risk management decisions
- Understanding and gauging the various operational, financial, environmental, and reputational risks needed for a thorough risk assessment
- Balancing risk with potential reward to ensure decisions are safe, strategically sound, and forward focused
- Fostering an adaptable organisational culture to respond swiftly and effectively to unforeseen challenges
Facilitator:
Dr Lara Jefferson
Head of ESG
Nico Resources
Special Guest:
Rebecca Freeman
Team Leader and Executive Risk Advisor
GHD
16:10
Closing remarks from the Chair
16:15
End of Women in Mining Summit 2024