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