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The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has appointed Froydis Cameron-Johansson as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, bringing three decades of international mining, energy and sustainability experience to the role.

Cameron-Johansson will take up the position on 23 November, with outgoing CEO Rohitesh Dhawan remaining in post until the end of the year to support a smooth transition. Her appointment comes at an important time for the mining industry, as demand for critical minerals grows and expectations around responsible production, environmental performance and social impact continue to rise.

Three decades of global mining experience

Cameron-Johansson brings extensive senior leadership experience across the mining and energy sectors, having lived and worked in both established and emerging markets throughout her career. She has also become a prominent advocate for responsible business and sustainability within the extractives industry, experience that will be valuable as ICMM works with its members to strengthen standards and build confidence in the role mining plays in the global economy. 

She will lead ICMM into the next phase of its strategy, which includes driving performance against the Consolidated Mining Standard and promoting responsible production and value chains for the metals and minerals the world relies on.

Building trust in responsible mining

ICMM Chair and Antofagasta CEO Iván Arriagada said the appointment comes at a pivotal moment, with critical minerals increasingly central to global economic and strategic priorities. “Froydis’s passion for mining, sustainability and delivery, combined with her knowledge and experience, made her the outstanding candidate to guide ICMM into its next chapter." 

He also paid tribute to Dhawan’s leadership, crediting him with helping establish ICMM as a leading voice on responsible mining and strengthening collaboration across its membership.

Cameron-Johansson looks to the future

For Cameron-Johansson, the opportunity comes with both responsibility and a clear sense of purpose. "It’s a great privilege to follow on from Ro and lead ICMM at a time when responsible mining and metals have never mattered more,” she said. 

She emphasised that the industry's future depends not only on delivering the minerals and metals society needs, but also on listening to the people and communities affected by mining. “The industry’s future depends on listening to society as much as on delivering for it,” Cameron-Johansson said.

She added that she looks forward to working with ICMM’s team, members and stakeholders to strengthen trust, improve performance and demonstrate the positive contribution responsible mining can make.

Dhawan leaves a legacy of collaboration

Dhawan has led ICMM since April 2021, overseeing work across key areas including safety, decarbonisation, human rights and nature. Reflecting on his time in the role, he said he was proud of the progress made by ICMM members through company leadership, the organisation’s team and collaboration with industry partners. "From safety to decarbonisation, human rights to nature, I am immensely proud of the leadership shown by ICMM members over the last five years."

While acknowledging that significant work remains, he believes ICMM is well positioned to continue driving progress under its incoming CEO. Under Cameron-Johansson’s leadership, the organisation will look to build on that foundation as the mining industry faces growing demands to deliver the minerals needed for the energy transition and global economic development, while earning and maintaining society’s trust.