Lundins, Juárez named this year’s Young Mining Professionals

The winners of the Young Mining Professionals’ (YMP) Peter Munk and Eira Thomas Awards for 2025 are brothers Jack and Adam Lundin of Lundin Mining (TSX: LUN), and Guatemalan ESG trailblazer Ana Gabriela Juárez.  

The YMP awards recognize young mining professionals under the age of 40 who have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and innovative thinking for their companies and shareholders.  

The Peter Munk Award (for men) is named after the legendary founder of Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX; NYSE: GOLD), while the Eira Thomas Award (for women) honours the iconic mining executive renowned for her pivotal role in the growth of the diamond mining company Aber Resources. 

Nominees from a public submissions process were judged by a selection committee consisting of YMP directors from chapters in Toronto, Vancouver, London, Perth, Peru and Switzerland as well as senior executives of the Northern Miner Group. The awards are to be presented March 1, 5 p.m. at the Shangri-La Hotel in downtown Toronto by Mark Bristow, president and CEO of Barrick Gold,  and Eira Thomas, chairperson of Westhaven Gold (TSXV: WHN). Tickets for the event can be purchased by visiting YoungMiningProfessionals.com/awards. 

Sponsoring the awards for 2025 are Barrick Gold, Cassels, KPMG, CEO.ca and The Northern Miner. 

Peter Munk Award: Jack and Adam Lundin 

Brothers Jack and Adam Lundin, both in their 30s, are the third generation of the Lundin family’s involvement in the mining industry, succeeding their grandfather, Adolf, and their father Lukas. Founded in 1991, Lundin Mining operates mines in Argentina, Brazil, the United States, Portugal and Sweden, producing copper, zinc, nickel, gold and molybdenum.  

Jack Lundin was appointed president of Lundin Mining in 2022 and took over the role of CEO in December 2023. He has extensive experience in the natural resource industry gained through exposure with several Lundin Group companies. 

“We are honoured to be recognized with the Peter Munk Award,” Jack said. “We are strong supporters of the Young Mining Professionals and organizations that help foster and inspire the next generation of mining talent. We believe responsible resource development is the best catalyst for creating meaningful and lasting value for shareholders and communities alike, and by embracing new technology and ideas we can redefine the benchmark for industry excellence.” 

Prior to joining Lundin Mining, Jack was president and CEO of Bluestone Resources and was involved in the highly successful development of Lundin Gold‘s (TSX: LUG) Fruta del Norte gold mine in southern Ecuador, serving as the project superintendent. He began his career in the mining sector working prospecting jobs on various early-stage projects in Canada, Russia, Ireland and Portugal. 

Jack holds a B.Sc. in business administration from Chapman University in Los Angeles and a MEng. in mineral resource engineering from the University of Arizona. He currently sits on the board of directors of Lundin Gold., the Lundin Foundation, and the University of Arizona’s Lowell Institute for Mineral Resources. 

Jack’s brother Adam, chair of Lundin Mining, has many years of experience in capital markets and public company management across the natural resources sector. 

“Our grandfather Adolf and father Lukas both believed in the importance of surrounding yourself with great talent,” Adam said. “To be successful, you need a wide array of disciplines aligned with a team-first approach. This mindset helped build the beginnings of the Lundin Group and continues today. This award is a reflection of the support and teamwork that truly creates a successful and sustainable business.” 

Adam’s background includes petroleum and mining technology, investment advisory, international finance and executive management. He began his career working for several Lundin Group mining companies in various countries before moving into finance where he was co-head of the London office for an international securities firm. 

Adam is the former president and CEO of Josemaria Resources and serves as the chair of the board of directors of Filo Corp. He also serves on the board of directors of Lucara Diamond (TSX: LUC), NGEx Minerals. (TSX: NGEX, US-OTC: NGXXF), and the Lundin Foundation. 

Both brothers were also recognized by The Northern Miner as Persons of the Year in 2024 in recognition of a $4.8-billion blockbuster deal they negotiated with BHP (NYSE, LSE, ASX: BHP) to acquire Filo Corp. and form a 50/50 joint venture to advance the Filo del Sol and Josemaria projects in Argentina. 

Eira Thomas Award: Ana Gabriela Juárez 

Juárez is an accomplished Guatemalan leader in the mining industry, renowned for her unwavering commitment to sustainability, women’s empowerment and community development.  

With over 20 years of experience, Ana is a trailblazer in the industry, serving as president of CTA Environmental Consultants. She founded Women in Mining Central America and serves as a board member of the Development Partner Institute, a global non-profit organization working to advance solutions to the challenges facing the mining industry. 

Juárez was recognized as one of the 100 Most Inspirational Women in Mining globally, one of the 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians, and is a recipient of the Mines and Money Rising Star Award. Her work extends beyond consulting with initiatives such as the Kids Mineralogist Club and her best-selling book series, Ana’s Adventures at the Mine, which inspires young girls to pursue careers in technology and mining.  

Her visionary leadership, dedication to responsible mining practices, and passion for fostering inclusive environments make her an exemplary recipient of the Eira Thomas Award, organizers said Juárez’s journey continues to inspire the next generation of leaders, proving that with resilience and vision, transformative change is possible. 

“Receiving the Eira Thomas Award is not only a profound honour but also a powerful affirmation of the path I’ve chosen in the mining industry and a reminder of the impact that we, as young professionals, can make in the industry,” Ana said.  

“This recognition deepens my commitment to mining, to my work as an environmental consultant at CTA and inspires me to continue advocating for the industry and the advancement of women. I am deeply grateful for this accolade, and it fuels my passion to keep contributing positively, just as Eira Thomas has remarkably done.”