The Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) is owned by three shareholders:
The Board of Directors is composed of six members of Rio Tinto, three members of Mitsubishi and two members of Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation.
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Mike McCannPresident and Chief Executive OfficerMike was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in August of 2021. He brings 30 years of operational business experience built in the mining and processing industry. Mike is a highly experienced and passionate business leader putting people at the forefront of every decision. He has also overseen large and complex mining and processing operations in the North Atlantic region and internationally in the UK, Japan and China. |
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Alice TharenosChief Financial OfficerAlice Tharenos was appointed Chief Financial Officer in January 2023. Alice is a financial professional with more than 20 years of mining leadership experience across multiple disciplines and continents. She is bringing her commercial expertise to drive strategic initiatives in a growing industry with exciting opportunities and oversees the continued financial health of our business. |
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Ryan HarndenChief Operating OfficerRyan Harnden was appointed Chief Operating Officer of IOC in April 2024. With over 26 years in the Mining Industry, Ryan has developed a diverse skill set in surveying, short-term planning and mine engineering, through to senior leadership roles in mine production, refining and power plant operations and system integration and optimization. Ryan has a passion for system optimization, leadership and people development. He is focused on developing the systems, symbols and behaviours to enable the people and the business to perform at their best. |
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Steve MorinGeneral Manager, PeopleSteve Morin has been General Manager of Human Resources at the Iron Ore Company of Canada since March 2024. He brings over twenty years' experience in various human resources functions at Rio Tinto, and has worked in Canada, the United States and France. He adds a positive contribution to the business, and he is a great addition to IOC’s leadership team. |
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Rafael AzevedoGeneral Manager, Sales & MarketingRafael was appointed to the role of General Manager, Sales & Marketing at IOC in April 2021. He brings a strong background in sales, physical and paper trading, market intelligence and business strategy to his role where he has accountability for all aspects of Sales and Marketing of our Canadian iron ore portfolio. This includes continuing to grow the value of IOC’s high-grade iron ore product portfolio and drive strong customer relationships. |
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Benoit PalmerChief Counsel and Corporate SecretaryBen has been a member of Rio Tinto’s in-house legal team for 18 years. During the early part of his career, he supported Aluminium operations in Canada, Africa, the Middle East and the EU, and spent time as an expat in Paris, France. In 2019, Ben was named General Counsel for Rio Tinto’s Canadian mining businesses, which include the Iron Ore Company of Canada and Rio Tinto Fer et Titane. In 2020, QIT Madagascar Minerals was also added to his scope. He is currently based in Montreal, where he lives with his wife and two daughters. |
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Maude Deaudelin-JarvahDirector, Communications and External AffairsMaude Deaudelin-Jarvah first joined Rio Tinto in 2017 and was appointed Director, Communications and External Affairs at in November 2024. In her role, she supports our efforts to increase the effectiveness of our communications both with employees and external stakeholders. As we continue to optimize our communications across the business, her experience across several industries and a broad range of sites in Rio Tinto will provide an opportunity for innovation and adopting best practices. |