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Emma Leith

Emma has a wealth of knowledge and experience in sustainability in the mining sector. Her expertise spans numerous jurisdictions and includes Indigenous relations, making her an invaluable asset to any mining company. Her extensive background, dedication, and innovative approach to sustainability in mining truly sets her apart as a leader in the industry.


Ms Leith's contributions to the mining industry range from execution global expansion strategies to coordinating multi-department action plans, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading complex multi-stakeholder community development projects. Her work with cross-functional teams focuses on managing and mitigating social risk, securing a social license to operate, and developing integrated engagement plans to optimize positive social impact from the mining industry.

She has devoted a significant part of her career to being accountable to a team and contributing to market expansion in the mining industry. She is focused on sustainability strategy and innovation, community development and investment, community engagement and Indigenous relations, and regulatory reporting and frameworks.

She has an outstanding ability to lead and implement strategies that foster sustainable development, enhance community relations and manage ESG risk.