Critical Minerals Forum
Mining for the Future
Critical Minerals Forum
Mining for the Future
Meet the speakers
Froydis Cameron-Johansson
Global Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Security (HSES)
Rio Tinto
Wednesday, 8 October 2025
9:00am to 6:00pm
Venue
Accenture
30 Fenchurch St
London
EC3M 3BD
In partnership with
Forum program
| 9:30am | Registration |
| 10:00am | Welcome and opening remarks |
| 10:20am | Building resilience in critical minerals: lessons from global leadership, followed by a keynote interview |
| 10:50am | Panel: The diversification imperative: crafting mining's next-generation portfolio As the global economy reorients towards electrification and sustainability, leading mining companies are grappling with the strategic imperative to shift their portfolios. This C-suite discussion will focus on the bold moves from traditional iron ore and bulk operations towards critical minerals and speciality materials. We will dissect the monumental capital investment involved, the challenges of operating in lower-margin segments, and the lessons learned from recent market dynamics. |
| 11:35am | Morning coffee break |
| 11:50am | AI and digital transformation in the mining industry followed by a keynote interview |
| 12:20pm | Global volatility and investor confidence followed by a keynote interview |
| 12:50pm | Lunch break |
| 1:50pm | Fireside chat with audience Q&A |
| 2:20pm |
Panel: Unlocking value: investing in mining's future amidst global disruption As the world grapples with heightened geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, how do major mining companies and their financial partners continue to drive growth and deliver returns. This panel gathers C-suite voices from top miners and prominent equity firms to explore strategies for optimising capital-intensive projects, navigating complex M&A, and safeguarding investor confidence. Join us to uncover insights on transforming volatility into opportunity for long-term value creation. |
| 3:05pm | Keynote interview |
| 3:35pm | Future of critical minerals investment followed by a keynote interview |
| 4:05pm | Closing remarks |
| 4:10pm | Networking drinks |