CIM welcomes Lucy Potter to CIM Council as Incoming President-Elect (2028-2029)

Published by Jody Dodgson, Editorial Assistant
Global Mining Review, Wednesday, 06 May 2026 15:00

The Canadian Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) has announced the appointment of Lucy Potter, as the Incoming President-Elect (2028-2029). Ms. Potter will assume the role of CIM president in May 2028, following Randy Smallwood (2027-2028) and John Rhind (2026-2027).

In this role Ms. Potter will work closely with the president and president-elect to provide direction to CIM, ensuring it continues to be the leading member-based, not-for-profit technical institute for professionals within the Canadian minerals and metals industry.

Lucy Potter is General Manager, Technical and Sustainability, Rio Tinto Iron & Titanium and Diamonds, where she supports technical assurance and enterprise risk to enable safe, sustainable production and strong commercial outcomes. Lucy brings more than 25 years of experience across the mining value chain, spanning exploration, mineral resource stewardship, operations, and technical governance, with a truly global perspective. She has held senior leadership roles at Rio Tinto and Glencore, including serving as Global Head of Geology and Mineral Resources. Known for building world-class technical teams and translating technical excellence into strategic value, Lucy is a respected leader passionate about collaboration, innovation, and performance.

Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/06052026/cim-welcomes-lucy-potter-to-cim-council-as-incoming-president-elect-2028-2029/