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Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Sophie Bergeron

MD Rio Tinto Iron & Titanium and Diamonds

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.

2026 Agenda Sessions

Can regional alliances amplify positive community impact?

WHAT IF mining companies actively collaborated to deliver transformative community projects – actively on the ground during life- of-mine operations but also by pooling cash towards legacy funding for post mine closure? Regional mining alliances could unlock larger, more strategic investments that go beyond individual efforts. By pooling resources, aligning goals, and coordinating action, these alliances could dramatically amplify the scale and sustainability of community benefits.

Tuesday 10 February 15:05 - 16:00 Table Mountain Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)

Communities and indigenous people

Leadership

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 15:05 02/10/2026 16:00 Can regional alliances amplify positive community impact?

WHAT IF mining companies actively collaborated to deliver transformative community projects – actively on the ground during life- of-mine operations but also by pooling cash towards legacy funding for post mine closure? Regional mining alliances could unlock larger, more strategic investments that go beyond individual efforts. By pooling resources, aligning goals, and coordinating action, these alliances could dramatically amplify the scale and sustainability of community benefits.

 Table Mountain Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall) Africa/Johannesburg
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