Full Name: Catriona Beadel

Position: Founder and director of Young Mining Professionals UK

Main Activity of the Company: Networking and mentoring

Date and Place of Birth: Cornwall, England, 1989

Education: BSc (geology) and MSc (metals and energy finance), Royal School of Mines, Imperial College London

First Job: Mine geology intern on the Bucko Lake nickel project, in Manitoba, Canada

Number of People under Your Leadership: Five committee members

Management Style: Participative – ensuring everyone is valued for his or her contribution

Personal Best Achievement: Obtaining a distinction in my master’s degree in metals and energy finance

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Life: My father and mother

Person Who Has Had the Biggest Influence on Your Career: Catherine Raw, of Barrick Gold Corporation – she was a fantastic mentor and remains an inspiration

Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Bill Gates – for his combination of business and philanthropic achievements

Businessperson Who Has Impressed You Most: Brian Dalton, of Altius Minerals – his entrepreneurial flair and contrarian approach have enabled his success

Philosophy of Life: Never stop learning

Biggest Ever Opportunity: Working in the natural resources team at BlackRock during the boom

Biggest Ever Disappointment: Not being in a position to put money into a mining tracker fund in January 2016

Hope for the Future: A world where mining, renewable energy and technology are all wonderfully integrated and where mining is appreciated and celebrated for its vital positive contribution to society

Favourite Reading: East of Eden, by John Steinbeck

Favourite TV Programme: Planet Earth

Favourite Food/Drink: Poached eggs with smoked wild Alaskan salmon; mixed Berry smoothie

Favourite Music: Folk

Favourite Sport: Cycling and hockey

Hobbies: Playing the guitar, drawing and cooking

Car: Living in London, my car ends up being an Uber!

Pets: Pip, a border terrier

Miscellaneous Dislikes: Mediocrity, selfishness and lentils

Married: No

Children: None

Clubs/Organisational Memberships: Founder of Young Mining Professionals UK, Association of Mining Analysts committee member, Women in Mining