Leading Conversations Episode 20: Deborah Lord
AusIMM CEO Stephen Durkin sat down with Deborah Lord.
Deborah Lord is a geologist and mining executive with more than 30 years' experience across exploration, resource development, governance and mineral asset valuation. She is Director of Valuation and Resource Management (VRM) and has held senior leadership roles with BHP, SRK Consulting, Placer Dome and WMC Resources. Deborah serves as a Non-Executive Director of several ASX-listed mining companies and is widely recognised for her leadership in professional standards and resource governance across the mining industry.
This interview was filmed at AusIMM’s Iron Ore and Open Pit Operators Conference 2026, held at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre from 23–25 June.