January 28, 2024 - The Women in Mining annual National Conference is coming back to Elko in 2024, and the WIM Nevada Chapter has been hard at work putting together a dynamic even that will be fun and educational.

“We’re about 90 percent of the way complete with the scheduling of the conference and the presenters and speakers,” WIM Nevada Chapter president Teryn Faiman said recently. “We're excited to have the opportunity to host the annual conference here. It's been a lot of work, but it's been a rewarding process.”

The Women in Mining Nevada Chapter will host the WIM 2024 National Conference in Elko April 10 – 13. Members of the WIM Nevada Chapter recently went to Mountain View Elementary School in Elko to talk with the students about the importance of mining and all the career opportunities mining has to offer. From left are Teryn Faiman (WIM Nevada Chapter president), Natalie Rubio (UNR student), Sidnie Creamer (First Majestic), Annie Huhta (UNR), Kayleigh Perrin (Nevada Gold Mines), Christine Whetten (NGM), Heather Dahlman (NGM), and Chris Faiman (NGM).

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The conference will be April 10 – 13, and right now is a good time to go to wim-usa-2024-conference.org to register. The early registration price is available through Jan. 31.

The website also has information about conference sponsorship opportunities.

Faiman said Elko will be the perfect stage for this empowering conference, where attendees can engage in thought-provoking discussions, network with industry leaders, and celebrate the achievements of women in mining and change within the mining industry.

The schedule includes volunteer opportunities, a welcome dinner and dance, speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and networking events. On Friday, April 12, attendees can choose between a professional development workshop or a variety of different field trips to local mines, including Kinross Gold Corp.’s Bald Mountain Mine; Nevada Gold Mines’ Carlin Mine – processing, surface, or underground; or I-80 Gold Corp.’s Lone Tree Mine and SSR’s Marigold Mine.

Along with attending this year’s national conference, Faiman encourages people to join and get involved in their local Women in Mining chapter. She said the Nevada chapter has four primary objectives: Education (changing misconceptions about the mining industry), advocacy (advocating for a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce), empowerment (empowering members through professional development and networking), and inspiration (attracting future generations to pursue careers in the mining industry).

“The Nevada chapter has done a great job making sure we accomplish each one of our objectives,” Faiman said.