Women in Mining (WIM) University of Toronto Panel Discussion

The Women in MiningUniversity of Toronto Student Chapter (WIM UofT)is an organization that aims to promote the advancement of women in the mining sector and to provide a transition into the mining profession for all students.We aim to help build students’ confidence as they begin their careers in the mining industry and provide opportunities to practice vital networking skills. We seek to strengthen the student-industry relationship through networking events, competitions, and student-driven panels.

Women in Mining University of Toronto Student Chapter (WIM UofT)

Mining is inherently a risky business, closely following the volatility and associated cyclicity of the commodity market. The mining industry must continuously adapt and implement new technologies and practices, and as such, innovation and resilience are key.
Women in Mining University of Toronto is excited to announce our upcoming panel discussion, entitled: ‘Past, Present, and Future: Navigating Challenges and Changes in the Dynamic Mining Industry.” This panel discussion will be held in the Debates Room, on the second floor of Hart House, University of Toronto, on February 7, 2018, at 5:00pm.
Students, new graduates, established industry professionals, and those involved in auxiliary industries are all influenced by the inherent challenges mining presents, and thus must all be involved in the drive towards continual improvement. This panel aims to explore:
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the experiences of our panelists in dealing with the unpredictable nature of the industry
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how they have personally found success
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where and how they feel the mining industry has room to improve and grow
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the vision that the industry is moving towards in the future
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We are honored to have the following industry professionals composing our panel:
Moderator:  Christine Petch- Principal Consultant at CPetch Consulting
Panelists:
Ashley Kirwan - Co-founder, Vice-President, and Senior Geologist at Orix Geoscience Inc
Iain Allen - Program Director in the Innovation Group at Barrick Gold
Krystal Ramsden - Mineral Engineer at Extract Capital
Siri Camille Genik - Principal and Founder at BRIDGE
Everyone interested in the mining industry is welcome to attend, from students to faculty to industry professionals, and we hope to have a mix of attendees to facilitate networking. Food and refreshments will be provided.
For more information, please contact us at womeninmininguoft@gmail.com

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