Mining Indaba - Sinead Kaufman

Sinead Kaufman

Chief Executive - Minerals Rio Tinto

Sinead became Chief Executive, Minerals in March 2021

Since joining Rio Tinto in 1997 as a geologist, Sinead has held senior leadership and operational roles across Aluminium, Copper & Diamonds, Energy & Minerals, and Iron Ore. Most recently, she was Managing Director, Operations, at Copper & Diamonds.

Sinead brings to her current role strong operational expertise and asset leadership combined with a track record and commitment to sustainability: under her tenure as Managing Director, Copper & Diamonds, our Kennecott copper operation in Utah, US, became the first in the world to be awarded the Copper Mark, the industry’s independently assessed responsible production programme. Sinead also oversaw the reduction of Kennecott’s carbon footprint by more than 60%, achieved by closing the coal-fired power station and using renewable energy carbon offsets.

Agenda Sessions

Company Insight – Rio Tinto

Monday 06 February 10:45 - 11:05 Main Stage

Main Stage

Add to calendar 02/06/2023 10:45 02/06/2023 11:05 Company Insight – Rio Tinto Main Stage Europe/London

ICMM Leaders Panel: Walking the Walk on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Over the past decade we have seen countless reports highlighting the scale of the challenge to make the mining industry truly diverse and inclusive for all. Although progress has been made and several companies have set targets for accelerated action, the challenge remains significant.

Monday 06 February 13:40 - 14:10 Main Stage

Main Stage

Add to calendar 02/06/2023 13:40 02/06/2023 14:10 ICMM Leaders Panel: Walking the Walk on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Over the past decade we have seen countless reports highlighting the scale of the challenge to make the mining industry truly diverse and inclusive for all. Although progress has been made and several companies have set targets for accelerated action, the challenge remains significant. Main Stage Europe/London

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