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Your new AusIMM President for 2025

AusIMM
· 400 words, 2 min read

AusIMM is pleased to announce Chris Carr FAusIMM(CP) has been elected AusIMM President for 2025. Chris will commence his appointment on 1 January 2025.

The President plays a significant leadership role as Chair of the AusIMM Board and promotes an ethical, sustainable and safe resources sector on behalf of all AusIMM members.

Chris Carr is a mining engineer with over 35 years’ experience in mining operations and management with both site-based and FIFO roles. Chris served as an AusIMM Director initially from 2007-12 and was elected to the Board for another two terms spanning 2020-2025. Since joining AusIMM in 1984, he has been an active member and passionate supporter of the organisation. Chris brings knowledge of strategy, governance, ethics, operations and regional perspectives to the Board.

The Board would like to sincerely thank President Nicole Brook FAusIMM for her ongoing dedication and contribution to AusIMM, especially during her presidential term of 2023-24.

President Nicole Brook said “On behalf of the Board and our entire AusIMM community, congratulations to Chris. I look forward to working closely with Chris, the Board and Management Team to continue delivering on AusIMM’s strategy to provide world-class professional development and connection for our members and global community of resources professionals.”

President Elect Chris Carr said “I am honoured to be elected AusIMM President and to give back to our organisation and industry. I am excited about the future of mining, and AusIMM’s role to lead a sector that embraces new technologies while maintaining the highest standards. I am also passionate about AusIMM’s role to support students and new professionals in our industry.” 

About Chris Carr

Chris Carr is currently Head of Technical Services at IGO Ltd. He holds an MBA from APESMA/Deakin University, an MSc in Mineral economics from Curtin University, and is a Graduate of the AICD.

In addition to his terms as Board Director, Chris has served on various branch, conference and AusIMM committees and is currently the Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee, Remuneration Committee and Investment Committee.

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