Laurent has over 30 years of experience in issue management and stakeholder relations across multiple geographies and industries. With a legal background, he has spent his career delivering policy, regulatory and engagement counsel as an executive in several international public affairs and strategic communications firms.

Laurent joined the International Copper Association (ICA) as Vice President responsible for Public Affairs in early 2020. There, he oversees the organization’s Material Stewardship and Industry Diplomacy programs, and is a member of ICA’s executive team.

Mark Loveitt is the President of the International Wrought Copper Council (IWCC).  The IWCC is the global trade association for copper and copper alloy semis manufacturers.

Jorge Cantallopts is Executive Director for Center for Copper and Mining Studies CESCO , having previously served as Director of Research and Public Policy for the Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco) and as Chair of the Standing Committee in International Copper Study Group.

He is an economist and earned his master’s degree in financial economics from the University of Santiago de Chile.  He is the author of several articles on economics and mining policies, and has been professor of mineral economy and market analysis of minerals in different universities in Chile.

As the Chief Executive Officer of one of Australia’s largest and most successful Native Title representative bodies, Cate brings three decades of leadership, governance, community engagement, change and strategic management experience from across the government, non government, corporate and community sectors.

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