Speaker Feature – Women of the Pilbara Forum 2025
Join us at the Women of the Pilbara Forum to hear from Cathy Boland, Rio Tinto Dampier Salt.
We asked Cathy a few questions in the lead-up to the Forum:
I arrived in Port Hedland in November 1994, whilst travelling Australia anti clockwise from Darwin, and I am still here – I didn’t get too far!
My passion for the Pilbara comes from loving the lifestyle and professional opportunities the Pilbara offers.
I love living in a small town, by the ocean, with amazing winter weather, and close access to stunning coastal and inland playgrounds.
I love the people that a place like the Pilbara attracts.
I love I am still in awe of the mineral processing / mining industry and still learn something interesting everyday.
I love I get to wear steel cap boots to work every day.
I am excited to be part of Women of the Pilbara 2025 as a way of sharing some of the passion I have for my home and work.
Save the Date 15th-16th October at the Women of the Pilbara Forum, Hedland Hotel – Port Hedland.

