Joanne (Joey) Freeze, a Calgary-born geologist, boasts a 35-year career in mining exploration. Her expertise spans diverse projects across South and North America, encompassing exploration, development, financing, and acquisition ventures. With a profound impact on the industry, she remains an inspiring figure in the world of mining.

In celebration of female leadership on International Women’s Day, we talked with Amerigo Resources CEO Aurora Davidson, who will celebrate 20 years with the company in 2023, about her career in copper mining. Hired as the company’s first female CFO, she was named CEO in December 2019.