Ramona Redwine

With more than 25 years of experience in the mining industry, Ramona has built a career across accounting, engineering document control and administration. She joined South32 a little over a year ago after previously supporting the Hermosa project as a contractor. 

Ramona first became familiar with Hermosa in 2019, when her late husband joined South32. Having spent much of her own career in mining, she was drawn to the opportunity to be part of a project being built from the ground up and using innovative technologies to help create the mine of the future. “As a person who has worked in the mining industry for many years, I am intrigued by the processes involved in developing and maintaining a mine site,” she says. 

As Site Services Administrator, her day-to-day work connects employees, operations, facilities, contractors, vendors and leadership. From facility and maintenance requests to janitorial services, waste management, uniforms, office supplies and equipment, she works across departments to make sure requests are coordinated and completed in a timely manner. 

For her, one of the most rewarding parts of the role is knowing that her work helps others do their jobs more effectively. “Every day presents new challenges, and there’s a real sense of accomplishment from knowing that many people can do their jobs more effectively because of the systems, facilities and services that I have helped to coordinate.” Working across so many areas of the project has also given her the opportunity to build and strengthen relationships throughout Hermosa. 

That sense of teamwork is also what stands out most to Ramona about working at Hermosa. “It is not every day that you find a more friendly and helpful group of people,” she says. “I feel that most people, like me, are very proud to be a part of such a dynamic team and a revolutionary project.”  

After a career that began in mining when she was just 20 years old, Ramona has also seen firsthand the opportunities the industry can offer women. “Being a woman in mining can be incredibly rewarding, especially because you bring perspectives, skills and leadership qualities that help strengthen an industry that has traditionally been male-dominated,” she says. “Mining teaches resilience and being able to pivot in an ever-changing environment. It’s a powerful legacy.” 

For anyone interested in entering the industry, Ramona recommends looking beyond the responsibilities of an individual role and taking the time to understand the bigger picture. “Take time to understand how the mine operates, the mining process, production goals and contractor activities,” she says. “The more you understand the operation, the better decisions you'll make and the more valuable an asset you will become.” 

When Ramona is not at site, she enjoys traveling with her dogs and spending time with friends and family. Maintaining that time away from work is important to her. “I believe firmly in a good work-life balance.” 

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