Global Mining Guidelines Group announces 2026–2027 Board of Directors
Published: April 29,2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Global Mining Guidelines Group announces 2026–2027 Board of Directors
Montreal, Canada — April 29, 2026 — The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) is pleased to announce its Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term, alongside its appreciation for the contributions of its outgoing Board members.
The incoming Board reflects GMG’s global, multi-stakeholder approach, bringing together leaders from across mining operations, technology, and innovation to help guide the organization’s strategic direction.
2026–2027 GMG Board of Directors:
Chair: Mikael Ramström, Director, Digital Solutions Division, Epiroc
Vice Chair: Adam MacMillan, Director of Processing, Research and Innovations, Vale Base Metals
Directors:
- Sobia Amin, Director of Product Strategy, Komatsu MTS
- Rafael Estrada, Manager of Information Technology, Telecommunications & Process Control, Antamina
- Gertjan Bekkers, Independent Mining Advisor and Board Treasurer, GMG
- Erika Fretheim, Chief Advisor, Airth.io
- Felipe Merino, Director COP. Innovation Management, Codelco
Ex-officio: Andrew Scott, Interim CEO, GMG
The Board plays a critical role in ensuring GMG remains focused on delivering practical, industry-driven guidance that supports implementation at site level.
“The strength of GMG has always come from the people behind it,” said Scott. “This Board brings a balance of operational experience, technical depth, and a clear understanding of the challenges the industry is working through. Their role is not just governance—it’s helping ensure that the work coming out of GMG continues to be relevant, usable, and grounded in real-world needs.”
GMG also extends its sincere thanks to its outgoing Board members for their leadership and commitment during a period of continued growth and transition for the organization:
- Mark O’Brien, General Manager – Digital Technology and Innovation, CITIC Pacific Mining (Outgoing Chair)
- Liv Carroll, Governance Committee and Board Secretary, GMG
“Mark and Liv have played an important role in guiding GMG through a period of change and continued growth,” said Ramström. “Their steady leadership and commitment to keeping the organization focused on practical, industry-driven outcomes have helped strengthen both our direction and our community.”
GMG remains committed to its mission of enabling collaboration across the mining industry to accelerate innovation and adoption, responding to the evolving needs of the global mining community.
About the Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG)
GMG is a network of industry professionals working to accelerate the development and adoption of innovative solutions in mining. By bringing together stakeholders across companies, disciplines, and regions, GMG develops open, practical guidance that helps the industry move from ideas to implementation.
