CIM appoints Lucy Potter as 2028-29 president-elect

The Canadian Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) has appointed Lucy Potter as its incoming president-elect for 2028-2029.

Potter will assume the role in May 2028, after Randy Smallwood (2027-2028) and John Rhind (2026-2027).

In this role, she 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, CIM said in a statement.

Potter brings more than 25 years of experience across the mining value chain, spanning exploration, mineral resource stewardship, operations and technical governance. She has held senior leadership roles at Rio Tinto and Glencore, including serving as global head of geology and mineral resources.

Potter is currently general manager of technical and sustainability at Rio Tinto’s Iron & Titanium and Diamonds division, where she supports technical assurance and enterprise risk to enable safe, sustainable
production and strong commercial outcomes.

“Lucy’s passion for geology and technical excellence, along with her thoughtful leadership and deep understanding of natural resources will be benefit CIM as we continue to advance the complex issues faced by the industry,” CIM corporate director and former president Candace MacGibbon said in a press release.

“I’m honoured to take on the role of CIM president-elect (2028-2029) at a time when our industry is balancing growing global demand with the need for responsible, sustainable development,” Potter said.

“In my work, I’ve seen firsthand how critical it is to connect operational excellence with long-term value creation. I strongly believe in the role CIM plays as a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration, and I look forward to working with our members to strengthen connections across the value chain and support a resilient, forward-looking sector.”