Prominent Women in Mining, 2026
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Lisanna Marie Lewis has built a career in mining that reflects resilience, adaptability, and unwavering integrity. She is the owner and operator of Lisanna Lewis Consulting, where she works as a Financial and Human Resources consultant focused on the mining sector.
Kelli Kast is a respected leader in the mining industry and currently serves as Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer at Rare Element Resources, Ltd. Rare Element Resources is a publicly traded rare earth development company with a critical rare earth project in Wyoming, USA.
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Loreto Acevedo is a civil engineer, entrepreneur, and researcher who has dedicated her career to advancing innovation in the mining industry. She is currently a PhD researcher at Queensland University of Technology in Australia, where her research focuses on how mining companies collaborate with start-ups to accelerate technological solutions.
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Dr Kym L Morton is a mining hydrologist and mine water strategist with 45 years of experience in underground and surface mine water control. She has specialist expertise in mud rush prevention and leads a team of professional mine water experts based in Johannesburg and London.
Michelle Manook
Michelle Manook, the CEO of FutureCoal, has carved a unique path in the mining industry, blending leadership with a passion for innovation and sustainability. With nearly 30 years of experience across energy, oil, gas, and government sectors, her journey to becoming a key figure in mining has been defined by adaptability and resilience. From working in iron ore to overseeing mining services, Michelle has embraced every opportunity to drive positive change.
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