12 Lyndsay Potts Winner Exceptional Woman Lyndsay, the Health, Safety and Environment Manager at Cadia, has been named the Exceptional Woman in NSW Mining for 2022, while Emily, a Senior Plant Metallurgist, won the Technological Innovation category. Lyndsay has been recognised for her career achievements and for breaking down the barriers around the roles women can undertake in the mining industry. Her diverse career has seen her travel to Uzbekistan, lead a world-first non-manned mining project at Cadia, and to her current position as Health, Safety and Environment Manager at Cadia. She has juggled this impressive career while raising three young children. Cadia's General Manager, Aaron Brannigan, said Lyndsay has led unchartered waters as a woman in the resources sector - having taken up postings and leadership positions when there was no female predecessor. Cadia women shine at NSW Women in Mining Awards Cadia's Lyndsay Potts and Emily Jaques have been recognised at the 2022 NSW Women in Mining Awards for their outstanding work in the resources sector. Cadia, and it is wonderful to see her recognised for her outstanding contribution to the industry," Mr Brannigan said. "This world-first technology has improved Cadia's ability to recover valuable minerals from what was considered a low-grade waste product. Emily liaised with the project team to ensure construction deadlines were met, provided technical support during and created the relevant training commissioning, carried out testing documents," Mr Brannigan said. "The recognition of Emily's work in this space raises awareness of the diverse careers that exist in the resources sector for women." Emily, currently working at Newcrest's Red Chris operation in Canada, accepted the award via video. "Lyndsay is a highly respected and dynamic member of the team at Emily Jaques Technological Innovation Award NEWCREST MINING LIMITED CADIA "She uses her leadership role at Cadia to strongly advocate for women in mining and is passionate about encouraging young women to consider a career in the industry. "Lyndsay is an inspiration to the entire team at Cadia and we congratulate her on this fantastic achievement." Lyndsay said it was very humbling to have been recognised as an exceptional woman in the mining industry. "Since I started my career, it has been wonderful to see the mining industry evolve and encourage inclusion in all its forms. I appreciate all the support I have received throughout my career, from the team that I have had the privilege to work with, as well as the support of my family," Lyndsay said. Emily took out the Technological Innovation award for her work in commissioning the world-first application of HydrofloatTM technology for the recovery of sulphides. Mr Brannigan said Emily was a significant driver of the industry leading project. "Working on this project was one of the most challenging, but proudest achievements of my career to date," Emily said. "I am a proud advocate for women in the mining industry, and for the many roles available that are flexible, challenging and rewarding." As winners, Lyndsay and Emily will be entered into the Women in Resources National Awards. 2009069WH 12 Lyndsay Potts Winner Exceptional Woman Lyndsay , the Health , Safety and Environment Manager at Cadia , has been named the Exceptional Woman in NSW Mining for 2022 , while Emily , a Senior Plant Metallurgist , won the Technological Innovation category . Lyndsay has been recognised for her career achievements and for breaking down the barriers around the roles women can undertake in the mining industry . Her diverse career has seen her travel to Uzbekistan , lead a world - first non - manned mining project at Cadia , and to her current position as Health , Safety and Environment Manager at Cadia . She has juggled this impressive career while raising three young children . Cadia's General Manager , Aaron Brannigan , said Lyndsay has led unchartered waters as a woman in the resources sector - having taken up postings and leadership positions when there was no female predecessor . Cadia women shine at NSW Women in Mining Awards Cadia's Lyndsay Potts and Emily Jaques have been recognised at the 2022 NSW Women in Mining Awards for their outstanding work in the resources sector . Cadia , and it is wonderful to see her recognised for her outstanding contribution to the industry , " Mr Brannigan said . " This world - first technology has improved Cadia's ability to recover valuable minerals from what was considered a low - grade waste product . Emily liaised with the project team to ensure construction deadlines were met , provided technical support during and created the relevant training commissioning , carried out testing documents , " Mr Brannigan said . " The recognition of Emily's work in this space raises awareness of the diverse careers that exist in the resources sector for women . " Emily , currently working at Newcrest's Red Chris operation in Canada , accepted the award via video . " Lyndsay is a highly respected and dynamic member of the team at Emily Jaques Technological Innovation Award NEWCREST MINING LIMITED CADIA " She uses her leadership role at Cadia to strongly advocate for women in mining and is passionate about encouraging young women to consider a career in the industry . " Lyndsay is an inspiration to the entire team at Cadia and we congratulate her on this fantastic achievement . " Lyndsay said it was very humbling to have been recognised as an exceptional woman in the mining industry . " Since I started my career , it has been wonderful to see the mining industry evolve and encourage inclusion in all its forms . I appreciate all the support I have received throughout my career , from the team that I have had the privilege to work with , as well as the support of my family , " Lyndsay said . Emily took out the Technological Innovation award for her work in commissioning the world - first application of HydrofloatTM technology for the recovery of sulphides . Mr Brannigan said Emily was a significant driver of the industry leading project . " Working on this project was one of the most challenging , but proudest achievements of my career to date , " Emily said . " I am a proud advocate for women in the mining industry , and for the many roles available that are flexible , challenging and rewarding . " As winners , Lyndsay and Emily will be entered into the Women in Resources National Awards . 2009069WH