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Nigel Steward

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Rio Tinto , Montreal , Canada

Chief Scientist

Session Chair and Presenter: Nigel joined Rio Tinto 34 years ago and currently leads the global Technology and R&D program, working closely with Product Groups and Functions worldwide. He has worked in the aluminum, copper & diamonds divisions, holding operational and functional positions across the company. Previously, he was Managing Director, Copper & Diamonds Operations; Head, Group Technical – Processing; and Senior Vice President, Technology and Supply Chain, Aluminum. He holds a PhD in Metallurgy and Materials Science from Imperial College, London, UK and is an Associate of the Royal School of Mines. Nigel holds an MBA from Queen’s University, Canada.

Nigel Steward