However, the number of Aussies dropped from 29% of the total in the 2013 report, as South Africa, Canada and the US boosted their numbers.

The list featured women in a range of different roles, from boardroom to mine, who were nominated by peers since March.

The number of women in services roles soared to 40% from 27% two years ago.

“An ever-growing body of research shows that gender-balanced teams create better outcomes, better solutions and improved financial performance,” BMO Capital Markets vice president, UK corporate broking and ECM Jennifer Wyllie said.

“Today’s list of inspiring women in mining shows that real progress is being made. There are now multiple role models who prove that women can and do succeed in building interesting and rewarding careers in mining.”

Making the list from Australia:

- Anglo American group head of exploration Tracey Kerr.

- Rio Tinto managing director, Pilbara Assets and Development Kellie Parker.

- Societe Generale Australia director, head of metals Deborah Caudle.

- Vale head of coal marketing Andrea Cornwall.

- Barrick Gold Corporation senior director, global exploration Marian Moroney.

- Glencore Coal Assets Australia financial controller Michelle Lawson.

- Rio Tinto market strategy manager Zayaan Kahn.

- BHP Billiton vice president, strategy and performance Laura Tyler.

- Blackrock director and portfolio manager Olivia Markham.

- Anglo American group head – open pit mining Carmen Letton.

- BHP Billiton vice president production, logistics and infrastructure Vanessa Torres.

- Colonial First State Global Asset Management senior portfolio manager, global resources Joanne Warner.

- Former Acacia Mining chief operating officer Michelle Ash.

- Rio Tinto general manager Tom Price and Marandoo Anna Wiley.

- Heathgate Resources manager, regulatory and compliance Andrea Marsland-Smith.

- Gekko Systems technical sales engineer Anastasia Plischka.

- Glencore Clermont mine haulage team leader Melissa Brown.

- BHP Billiton mechanical fitter Jayde Johnson.

Other notable women on the list included Glencore director Patrice Merrin, Newmont Mining Corporation executive vice president, sustainability and external affairs Elaine Dorward-King, Gold Fields chair Cheryl A Carolus, Newmont chief financial officer Laurie Brlas, and former Romarco Minerals and now OceanaGold Corporation director Diane R Garrett.