The inaugural global celebration of women in mining will be celebrated annually by all mining stakeholders.

"We are inviting individual professionals, women in mining (WIM) organisations, mining companies, academia, supply chain, technical and professional service consultancies, sector associations, governments, unions, and civil society to join us in celebrating women's perseverance, contributions, talent and spirit in the mining sector," iWiM director Barbara Dischinger said.

"This day will mark a turning point for the mining sector and pave the way for industry stakeholders to continue working for an enduring and more sustainable sector."

BHP chief technical officer Laura Tyler is the campaign ambassador for the International Day of Women in Mining 2022.

"Being the campaign ambassador provides me with the chance to share my story, learn from others and promote women in mining to the globe!" she said.

iWiM will commemorate the day with a two-hour virtual event featuring keynote presentations from Tyler, International Council for Mining and Metals (ICMM) CEO Rohitesh Dhawan, University of Queensland Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, Sustainable Minerals Institute director Professor Deanna Kemp and former De Beers Botswana CEO and natural resources policy advisor at the World Bank and African Development Bank Sheila Khama.