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04 May 2026
The Canadian Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lucy Potter, as the Incoming President-Elect (2028-2029).
Ms. Potter will assume the role of CIM president in May 2028, following Randy Smallwood (2027-2028) and John Rhind (2026-2027).
In this role Ms. Potter 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.
Lucy Potter is General Manager, Technical and Sustainability, Rio Tinto Iron & Titanium and Diamonds, where she supports technical assurance and enterprise risk to enable safe, sustainable production and strong commercial outcomes. Lucy brings more than 25 years of experience across the mining value chain, spanning exploration, mineral resource stewardship, operations, and technical governance, with a truly global perspective. She has held senior leadership roles at Rio Tinto and Glencore, including serving as Global Head of Geology and Mineral Resources. Known for building world‑class technical teams and translating technical excellence into strategic value, Lucy is a respected leader passionate about collaboration, innovation, and performance.
Candace MacGibbon, Corporate Director and CIM Past President (2025-2026), stated:
"I’d like to congratulate Lucy on her appointment and look forward to collaborating with Lucy to support the evolving needs of our members and stakeholders. Lucy's passion for geology and technical excellence, along with her thoughtful leadership and deep understanding of natural resources, will benefit CIM as we continue to advance the complex issues faced by the industry."
John Rhind, President and CEO of Rhind Management Limited and 2026-2027 CIM President, added:
"I look forward to working with Lucy in her new role on CIM Council. Her leadership experience and industry perspective come at an important time, and I am confident she will help strengthen CIM’s role as a trusted platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional growth across the minerals and metals sector."
Accepting the appointment, Lucy Potter highlighted the critical junction at which the industry currently stands:
"I’m honoured to take on the role of CIM President-Elect at a time when our industry is balancing growing global demand with the need for responsible, sustainable development. 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."
