Wednesday Lunch with Guest Speakers | May 7 | 12:00 | Room 710

Keynote and Iron Ore Panel

Join us for an inspiring lunchtime session featuring a keynote address by distinguished guest speaker Lucy Potter, from Rio Tinto, offering insights into critical trends and opportunities in the minerals industry. Following the keynote, an engaging Iron Ore Panel will bring together industry experts to discuss the latest developments, innovations and best practices transforming the iron ore sector.

Keynote Speaker & Moderator: Lucy Potter

General Manager, Technical, Rio Tinto Minerals

Transparency & Technology: Building Trust and Shaping the Future of Mining

The mining industry stands at a pivotal moment – where transparency is no longer optional, and technology is a powerful enabler of trust. While today’s operations embrace more responsible practices across development, production, and closure, the shadow of past missteps still looms large. A lack of clear, open communication can fuel misunderstanding, impacting everything from community relations to investment confidence.

This keynote explores how innovative communication strategies and emerging technologies can help bridge that trust gap. By showcasing real-world examples of transparent, tech-enabled engagement, we’ll examine how mining can strengthen its social license, improve operational outcomes, and redefine its role in a rapidly evolving world.

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