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Tom Butler: leading by committee

When Tom Butler took on the role of International Council of Mining and Metals chief executive in mid-2015, the industry was on its knees and its reputation among investors was cyclically struggling. Today, prices are higher and investors are happier but mining’s role in the eyes of stakeholders has never been under more scrutiny.

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ICMM chief executive Tom Butler is looking to leave the industry in a better state than when he started his leadership role

Mining Journal: How did you get into mining?
 
Tom Butler: My first job was in the army - I was a soldier. I was an engineer so when I got out of the army I went into the oil and gas industry.

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