Ciara Talbot
Ciara Talbot is a highly experienced exploration and geoscience leader with more than 30 years of international experience across the mineral exploration value chain. As Director of Exploration & Geoscience at Vale Base Metals, she leads exploration strategy across a diversified global portfolio, spanning early-stage strategy, greenfield discovery, advanced exploration, and near-mine resource extension. Ciara […]
Shea Shirley
Shea Shirley is a dedicated Senior Compliance and Licensing Specialist with Cameco Corporation who combines enthusiasm, professionalism, and a strong commitment to excellence in everything she does. She approaches her work with curiosity and determination, embraces new challenges, and consistently looks for ways to make a positive impact. Beyond her technical expertise, Shea builds strong […]
Lucy Potter
Lucy Potter is a highly experienced mining professional with more than 25 years of experience across the mining value chain and leadership roles at Rio Tinto and Glencore. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and collaborative leadership. As General Manager, Technical and Sustainability for Rio Tinto, Lucy helps advance […]
Megan Lord-Hoyle
Megan Lord-Hoyle is a senior sustainable development and health and safety executive. As Vice President of Sustainable Development, Health & Safety and Environment at Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation, Megan has guided her team through several major environmental assessment and permitting processes, most recently focused on development of the 149 km Steensby Railway, which will be Canada’s […]
Pam Schwann
Pam Schwann is a trailblazer in the mining industry with more than 35 years of experience and a longstanding commitment to advancing the sector. Throughout her career, Pam has taken on roles that were previously not held by women in Canada, including Provincial Resident Geologist and President of a Mining Association, while creating new opportunities […]
The Mining Story – Winter 2026
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Mining association launches regulations to diversify mostly ‘male and white’ industry
Canada’s largest mining association has announced new regulations that its members must follow to tackle issues such as sexual harassment, bullying and gender discrimination at a time when the industry is finding it difficult to attract workers.
Canada’s Mining Sector Commits to World-Leading EDI Standards
New Towards Sustainable Mining Protocols Will Drive Industry Performance in Workplace Culture and Respect Ottawa (ON) – Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) announced the publication of a brand new Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) protocol focused on improving performance in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). Released in tandem with a significant […]
Rio Tinto’s Chisholm takes up MAC position
Rio Tinto Canada general manager for external affairs, Carolyn Chisholm, has been elected as chairperson of the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) for a two-year term.