London – 12 November 2026: Women in Mining UK (“WIM UK”) is pleased to announce a new Leadership Partnership with the World Gold Council, the market development organisation for the gold industry, whose members comprise the world’s leading gold mining companies.
As a Leadership Partner, the World Gold Council joins WIM UK at the highest level of its Partnership Programme, helping to shape the direction of WIM UK’s work to attract, develop, retain and elevate women across mining and metals.
The World Gold Council works across the gold value chain to strengthen trust, transparency and responsible practice, developing standards and guidance spanning responsible mining, supply-chain transparency and gold-market integrity. It is also a founding partner of the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative, which has brought together four established frameworks into a single global standard for responsible mining, to be overseen by Veramark Assurance.
Through the partnership, the World Gold Council will take a seat on WIM UK’s Leadership Advisory Panel, helping to shape the direction of WIM UK’s thought leadership. The World Gold Council will also contribute to WIM UK’s research activity, including the work of its Policy and Research Committee, co-host a partnered event, and support WIM UK’s mentoring, leadership and talent pipeline programmes. The partnership includes participation in the WIM100 celebrations, which recognise 100 inspirational women across the global mining and metals sector.
Lucy Crane, Managing Director of Women in Mining UK, commented:
“We are delighted to welcome the World Gold Council as a Leadership Partner. The World Gold Council has played a defining role in setting standards for responsible gold mining, and a responsible industry is one where talented people of every background can thrive. Their insight and global reach will help us to strengthen our research, shape industry conversations and ensure more women see a future, and a leadership role, in mining and metals.”
Claire Lincoln, Global Head of Institutional Investor Relationships, World Gold Council, said:
“The World Gold Council is thrilled to join Women in Mining UK as a new strategic partner to support their work in amplifying women’s voices across the mining sector. We share foundations in common in that we provide research, insights and thought leadership on gold to both the metals and mining industry and global institutional investors. We look forward to partnering with Women in Mining UK across research, events and endorsing effective diversification in portfolios alongside strong diversity and inclusion across the mining industry.”
The partnership reflects WIM UK’s continued commitment to advocacy, research and collaboration across the mining value chain, and to creating lasting value for its partners, members and the wider industry.
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About Women in Mining UK
Women in Mining UK (WIM UK) is a volunteer-run, non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the employment, retention and advancement of women in the mining sector. We offer programmes and initiatives to progress women’s professional goals and career aspirations, from university all the way to Board level. These include a scholarship programme with the Camborne School of Mines and Imperial College London, internship programme, partnership with Women on Boards UK, and numerous networking, educational and mentoring events. WIM UK publishes thought leadership articles and research as well as the biennial “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” (WIM100), which celebrates women’s contribution to the mining industry and identifies inspirational role models to encourage future generations of women to consider mining as a career choice. For more information about joining WIM UK, please visit our website. Membership is free and open to everyone, regardless of gender or location.
About the World Gold Council
We are a membership organisation that champions the role gold plays as a strategic asset, shaping the future of a responsible and accessible gold supply chain. Our team of experts builds understanding of the use case and possibilities of gold through trusted research, analysis, commentary, and insights. We drive industry progress, shaping policy and setting standards for a perpetual and sustainable gold market.
You can follow the World Gold Council on X at @goldcouncil and LinkedIn.
Women in Mining UK Contact
Emily Allhusen / Kristina Gaysina
Co-Heads of Communications
E: [email protected]
The World Gold Council Contact
Stephanie Cadman
Head of Communications, EMEA
E: [email protected]
