2026 Emerging Star Award Winner

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March 26 2026

Megan Williams Wins Emerging Star Award at the Komatsu Women in Extractives 2026 Awards

Megan-Williams

MITO is proud to congratulate Megan Williams of Endura Mining, winner of the Emerging Star Award at the Komatsu Women in Extractives 2026 Awards.

Sponsored by MITO, the Emerging Star Award celebrates individuals who bring fresh ideas, innovative thinking, and a strong commitment to excellence within New Zealand’s extractives industry.

The 2026 Women in Extractives lunch and awards ceremony was held on Thursday 26 March in Hamilton, hosted by the New Zealand Minerals Council, AQA, and MinEx. The annual event recognises leadership, diversity, inclusion, and achievement across the extractives sector.

MITO congratulates all the 2026 winners and acknowledges the vital contributions they make to the extractives industry every day.

Photo caption: Emerging Star Winner Megan Williams is pictured with MITO Chief Executive Verna Niao.

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