Sinead Kaufman

CEO, Rio Tinto Minerals Rio Tinto

Sinead became Chief Executive, Rio Tinto Minerals in March 2021. Since Sinead joined Rio Tinto in 1997 as a geologist, she has held senior leadership and operational roles across Aluminium, Copper & Diamonds, Energy & Minerals, and Iron Ore. She joined the Executive Committee in early 2021.

Sinead brings strong operational expertise combined with a track record of delivering future-focused sustainability outcomes. Sinead has led the Minerals business to play a central role in driving growth, for example, through the acquisition of the Rincon Lithium Project in Argentina, which supports our battery materials strategy. She is also playing a leading role in many sustainability initiatives to help us reach our decarbonisation ambition.

2024 Agenda Sessions

VOICES OF DISRUPTION – Rio Tinto

Hear from one of Africa’s leading mining companies as they outline how they are bringing positive change and disruption to the industry, the country and the African continent.

Monday 05 February 14:35 - 14:55 Disruptors Stage

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/05/2024 14:35 02/05/2024 14:55 VOICES OF DISRUPTION – Rio Tinto

Hear from one of Africa’s leading mining companies as they outline how they are bringing positive change and disruption to the industry, the country and the African continent.

Disruptors Stage Africa/Johannesburg

Disruptive Discussion : Security of critical minerals supply: China? The West

The struggle to secure minerals supply – particularly transition minerals is widely acknowledged – will there be a clear winner for securing the greatest supply?
Is resource nationalism the answer to ensuring governments don’t lose control of their mineral assets?
Foreign investment may be the solution to funding new projects in Africa – but are they doing enough to ensure economic wealth for the countries they choose to work with?
Do local communities have a say?

Monday 05 February 16:40 - 17:30 Disruptors Stage

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/05/2024 16:40 02/05/2024 17:30 Disruptive Discussion : Security of critical minerals supply: China? The West

The struggle to secure minerals supply – particularly transition minerals is widely acknowledged – will there be a clear winner for securing the greatest supply?
Is resource nationalism the answer to ensuring governments don’t lose control of their mineral assets?
Foreign investment may be the solution to funding new projects in Africa – but are they doing enough to ensure economic wealth for the countries they choose to work with?
Do local communities have a say?

Disruptors Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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