Women in Mining USA: Mining the future of inclusivity - ME Feature Article
- Organization:
- Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
- Pages:
- 3
- File Size:
- 86 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 2026
Abstract
In 1972, in Denver, CO, five women with a shared
goal joined forces to create the first formal
space for women in the mining industry: Women in
Mining USA (WIM USA). When the organization
first took shape, few could have predicted that a
small gathering of women would grow into one
of the most influential organizations that would
advocate for inclusion in the industry. Now, more
than 50 years later, the group remains a vital
network for professionals across the United States
with a diverse array of membership and chapters.
Citation
APA: (2026) Women in Mining USA: Mining the future of inclusivity - ME Feature Article
MLA: Women in Mining USA: Mining the future of inclusivity - ME Feature Article. Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 2026.