2025 NSW Women in Mining Awards winners announced

Glencore business development and technical services general manager Hope Mulvihill has been named the 2025 Exceptional Woman in NSW Mining.

Ms Mulvihill realised her passion for mining at university, becoming the first ever female president of The University of Queensland’s Mining and Metallurgy Association student chapter and vice president of the AusIMM student chapter.

After joining Glencore in 2011, Hope worked as a senior mining engineer and business analyst before her appointment in 2024 as business development and technical services general manager, overseeing governance, business planning, merger and acquisition due diligence assessments and project support.

Her career and personal experience in mining has driven Ms Mulvihill to become a strong advocate for women to consider mining as a dynamic and fulfilling career path.

NSW Minerals Council chief executive Stephen Galilee congratulates Ms Mulvihill on being named this year’s Exceptional Woman in Mining, highlighting her achievements as another example of world-class women in mining.

“Hope’s determination from a young age to forge a career in mining, and her rise to a position of significant responsibility within Glencore is a great example for other young women exploring their career options.  Hope’s example also highlights the opportunities for women in our industry,” he said.

Other Award winners include Glencore process engineer Jenny Park, who has been named 2025 NSW Exceptional Young Woman in Mining.

Ms Park oversees coal quality, production and costs across Glencore’s NSW Coal Handling Preparation Plants (CHPPs), driving operational efficiencies.  Ms Park was the first female member of Glencore’s corporate processing team, and CHPP production superintendent, developing critical leadership experience in these roles.

Orica senior research fellow Sue Nee Tan received the 2025 Technological Innovation Award for her work inventing new ways of safely and efficiently delivering, handling and using bulk explosives in underground mines.

Kingston Resources’ Stephanie Gelland was awarded the 2025 Inclusion & Diversity Champion Award for her work in fostering diversity and inclusion within the mining industry.

The 2025 Exceptional Tradeswoman/Operator/Technician Award was awarded to Newmont senior SAOC analyst Danica Tyrell. Relocating to Orange in 2015, Danica took up a role as a site asset operations centre (SAOC) technician and became the only female working at the SAOC to hold the role of dual concentrator control room operator.

NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee comments on the awards.

“Mining is a key contributor to the NSW economy and much of this can be attributed to our world-class mining workforce, including the contribution made by the incredible women of our NSW mining industry,” he said.

“These awards celebrate their achievements in a range of fields.

“From technology and innovation to engineering and trades, as well as operational roles and critical research, our award winners highlight the opportunities for women in mining and showcase the career paths available in our sector.”

2025 NSW Women in Mining Awards Winners

Exceptional Woman in NSW Mining – Hope Mulvihill, Glencore Coal Assets Australia

Exceptional Young Woman in NSW Mining – Jenny Park, Glencore Coal Assets Australia

Inclusion & Diversity Champion – Stephanie Gelland, Kingston Resources

Technological Innovation Award – Su Nee Tan, Orica

Outstanding Tradeswoman/Operator/Technician – Danica Tyrrell, Newmont

Excellence in Diversity Programs and Performance – Glencore First Nations Pathway Program, Glencore Coal Assets Australia