2026 Speakers

Sophie Bergeron was appointed Managing Director of Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium (RTIT) and Diamonds in October 2022. A graduate of École Polytechnique de Montréal with a bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Sophie began her career in Northern Quebec over 25 years ago. Over the 20 first years, she has held diverse engineering and leadership roles across the Americas, from Nunavik in Northern Quebec to Santa Cruz Province in Southern Argentina. In December 2017, she returned to Quebec to lead a mining complex as General Manager before joining Rio Tinto in 2020. Sophie is deeply committed to health and safety, combining technical expertise with a focus on continuous improvement. She holds a Six Sigma certification and a Business Optimization certificate from the University of Melbourne. Her leadership extends beyond operations: she has served on the board of the Québec Mining Association, as an independent director on the board of Consol Energy Inc. for 5 years, and currently sits as an independent director on the Board of New Gold Inc. Recognized for her passion for Health, Safety, Environment, Communities, Innovation, and Value Creation, Sophie is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and responsible culture. As Managing Director, she strives to advance a sustainable mining industry and drive positive change at Rio Tinto.