Louise Pearce
Global Head of Risk and Global Industry Lead, Mining & Metals at ERM
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Where Responsible Mining Meets Resilient Returns
Why do so many mining projects stall before feasibility and what separates those that succeed from those that don’t? This session combines ERM’s Sustainability That Pays framework with findings from its Mission Critical research, which shows that nearly two-thirds of mining projects face delays, often driven by sustainability-related risks that could have been addressed earlier. Louise will examine how mining companies can use sustainability as a strategic tool to accelerate permitting, strengthen social licence, attract capital, and build projects that are both resilient and commercially compelling in an era of volatility and geopolitical pressure.
About the speaker: Louise Pearce is ERM’s Global Head of Risk and Global Industry Lead for Mining & Metals. She leads ERM’s global mining & metals advisory team, which operates in every mining region around the world. Having spent the early years of her career testing and logging soil and rock core, Louise now has over 25 years of international experience in sustainability consulting and has worked across the globe. She concentrates on developing corporate strategy and risk management programs, with particular expertise in managing complex global due diligence and post-merger integrations. Louise has a deep understanding of the global Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) challenges and opportunities facing the mining sector.
As a trusted advisor, she works collaboratively with major, mid-tier and junior mining companies to integrate the management of ESG risks into strategic business and life-of-mine plans to create and protect value. She has presented on building sustainable practices into mining, and chaired sessions with senior executives, investors and other key stakeholders in Toronto, London, New York, Cape Town, Melbourne, Lima and Santiago.
In 2016, Louise was recognized as one of the Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining by the non-profit organization, Women in Mining. Louise holds a professional designation in risk management from the Global Risk Management Institute and holds postgraduate qualifications in Business Administration and Sustainability. She is also an accomplished international rugby player (Canada national team).
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Odgers - Royal Bank Plaza - South Tower. 200 Bay Street, #3300. Toronto, ON, M5J 2J3
Cost: Members: $30, Non-Members: $40 (Lunch will be provided)
Registration is required and is limited. Registration will close Monday, January 12.
