Narelle Wolfe, FAusIMM

General Manager, Professional Standards, AusIMM

Narelle is a long-term advocate for the importance of industry standards, sustainability and diversity in enhancing value for the mining sector for almost 30 years. She has worked across various commodities and jurisdictions within AngloGold, Anglo American, BHP Billiton, Xstrata Coal, Rio Tinto, Arrow Energy, Umewlt, MMG Limited and St Barbara Ltd. She began her career as a geologist but has spent most of her career in operational, project and corporate roles. Narelle has developed and driven strategies and partnerships that assess and lift individual, organisational and sector capability.

In her current role Narelle’s responsibilities include overseeing the review of our Codes (JORC and VALMIN), supporting the AusIMM’s integrity through Professional Conduct and Ethics processes, elevating our credibility via Government and Advocacy forums, enhancing our Chartered Professional program, along with advancing Future Talent and Diversity initiatives.

Narelle brings her expertise to moderate the fourth 2026 Series panel discussion on Building an innovation ecosystem.