IPNEWS: Jutta Kikeson, a Liberian metallurgist at ArcelorMittal Liberia, has completed the prestigious International Women in Resources Mentoring Programme (IWRMP).
She represented Liberia as the country’s sole participant in the six-month global leadership initiative organized by International Women in Mining
Programme Highlights & Selection
Kikeson was the only participant chosen from Liberia and one of just three professionals selected across ArcelorMittal’s global operations.
She completed several months of virtual mentorship alongside her regular operational duties at the Yekepa Iron Ore Concentrator in Nimba County.
The programme concluded in London, United Kingdom, where she attended leadership workshops, high-level industry networking events, and the official closing ceremony.
Career Background
Kikeson earned a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from the Univerity of Liberia
She later joined ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Young Professional Program (YPP) on June 2, 2022, eventually becoming the company’s first Liberian female metallurgist at its Concentrator Plant.
As a Gold Sponsor of the IWRMP, ArcelorMittal supported her participation to advance local talent and encourage young Liberian women to pursue careers in STEM and mining.
