{
  "id": 14475937,
  "title": "Former Rio Tinto, Anglo American executive named ICMM’s first woman CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/former-rio-tinto-anglo-american-executive-named-icmms-first-woman-ceo",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-14T15:02:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mining.com",
    "slug": "mining-com",
    "url": "https://www.mining.com/former-rio-tinto-anglo-american-executive-named-icmms-first-woman-ceo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has selected Froydis Cameron-Johansson as its inaugural female president and CEO, charged with spearheading the organization's mission to promote responsible production and value chains for vital metals and minerals. Cameron-Johansson, whose career began at Shell, previously occupied key positions at Rio Tinto (ASX, LON: RIO) and Anglo American (LON: AAL). She assumes leadership from Rohitesh Dhawan on November 23, who will assist with the transition until the conclusion of 2026. \"I am honored to succeed Ro as ICMM's first woman CEO during a time when responsible mining and metals are more critical than ever,\" Cameron-Johansson declared. \"The industry's destiny hinges on listening as much to society as it does to delivering for it, and I eagerly anticipate collaborating with the team, our members, and stakeholders to enhance trust, elevate performance, and showcase the value that responsible mining can provide.\" ICMM confirmed that Cameron-Johansson was chosen after a thorough competitive process. \"Froydis's fervor for mining, sustainability, and execution, coupled with her expertise and experience, rendered her the premier candidate to steer ICMM into its forthcoming phase,\" stated Iván Arriagada, Chair of ICMM and CEO of Antofagasta (LON: ANTO). The new CEO will inherit a group dedicated to fortifying mining standards and illustrating the sector's role in economic growth while addressing environmental and social concerns. During his leadership, Dhawan contributed to the creation of the Global Tailings Management Institute and the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative, both initiatives aimed at enhancing accountability and responsible practices across the industry. Dhawan will continue to support the transition until the year's end.",
  "summary": "Froydis Cameron-Johansson will take the helm in November, promising to drive the next era of responsible mining.",
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}