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Empowering Women in the South African Mining Industry

WiMSA creates an empowering network to inspire, support, and develop the progression of women

in the South African Mining Industry.

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2026 Is Your Year to Break the Ground, Own the Shift!

Upcoming Events

Please note that while WiMSA tries to provide free events to our community the majority of the time, our partner-related events will often be paid events.
WiMSA is not in control of the partner-related event costs.
We will also have some fundraising events to raise funds to continue with the work that WiMSA does.

Thu, 30 Apr
Personal Branding: Unlock Your Potential
Hybrid Event - Online and Venue
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30 Apr 2026, 17:30 – 19:30 SAST
Hybrid Event - Online and Venue, 27 Fricker Rd, Illovo, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
If everything about you is 'everything', no one remembers you.
Fri, 15 May
WiMSA Annual Golf Day 2026
Randburg Golf Club
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15 May 2026, 08:00 – 21:00 SAST
Randburg Golf Club, Setperk Rd, Randpark 268-Iq, Randburg, 2194, South Africa
Join WiMSA for our Annual Golf Day. We have various sponsorship options available, please email us at golfday@wimsa.org.za for more information.
Tue, 21 Jul
3rd Annual WiMSA Symposium
Randpark Golf Club
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21 Jul 2026, 08:30 SAST – 22 Jul 2026, 17:00 SAST
Randpark Golf Club, Setperk Rd, Randpark 268-Iq, Randburg, 2194, South Africa
Our 3rd Annual WiMSA Symposium, Women Leading the Next Mining Shift: Innovation, Partnerships and Impact, will take place on 21–22 July 2026 at Randpark Golf Club.
Thu, 10 Sept
Electra Mining Africa 2026 | Women in Mining Workshop
Bateleur, Expo Centre, Nasrec
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10 Sept 2026, 08:00 – 13:00 SAST
Bateleur, Expo Centre, Nasrec, Nasrec, Johannesburg South, 2147, South Africa
WiMSA continues its unwavering support for Electra Mining Africa by hosting another memorable Women in Mining Workshop at the event on September 10, 2026 from 8am to 1pm.

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Note from the WiMSA President

Greetings and Compliments for the new season WiMSA community! It is with deep joy, humility and unstoppable excitement that I step into the role of President of Women in Mining South Africa at such a defining moment for our industry and our organisation. WiMSA continues to stand as a strong advocate and voice for transformation in mining through the empowerment of women. It is with deep joy, humility and unstoppable excitement that I step into the role of President o

Monique Guthrie

Jan 122 min read

Empowering the Next Generation of Geoscientists

On 3 October 2025, Women in Mining South Africa (WIMSA) had the privilege of engaging with 3rd-year and Master’s Geology students at the University of Pretoria.

Monique Guthrie

Oct 10, 20251 min read