Every year, we profile a collection of individuals who are making a significant impact on Canada’s mining sector in different ways, whether through cutting-edge research and development, strengthening Canada’s supply chain of critical minerals or championing Indigenous engagement and participation in the industry. Together, they are CIM Magazine’s 2025 Names to Know.

The workers’ champion

Janice Martell, founder of the McIntyre Powder Project
By Alice Martin

The rookie politician

Timothy Hodgson, minister of energy and natural resources 
By Ashley Fish-Robertson

The tailings investigator

Luis Alberto Torres-Cruz, Teck professor in tailings management and innovation at the University of British Columbia
By Sara King-Abadi

The silo smasher

Josette Ross, general manager of Rio Tinto’s Arvida Research and Development Centre
By Lynn Greiner

The AI catalyst

Jean-Philippe Paiement, chief technology officer at VRIFY 
By Kelsey Rolfe

The engagement officer

Mélanie Corriveau, corporate director, community relations at Agnico Eagle Mines 
By Graham Chandler

The subsurface explorer

Doug Schouten, chief technology officer and co-founder at Ideon Technologies 
By Mehanaz Yakub

The wealth manager

Derrick Pattenden, chief investment officer at Nations Royalty 
By Ashley Fish-Robertson

The field roboticist

Joshua Marshall, professor of electrical and computer engineering at Queen’s University
By Tijana Mitrovic