CCPS Mining, Minerals, and Metals (M-Cubed) Meetings

CCPS Mining Minerals and Metals Subcommitee
Mining, Minerals, and Metals Subcommittee is created by the Common effort by CCPS member companies involved in locating, excavating, and processing metals, minerals, and other geological resources. The objectives of the M³ (pronounced M-Cubed) Subcommittees is to:
- Support mining and metallurgic industry around the world, using the CCPS Risk Based Process Safety (RBPS) as the foundation.
- Identify challenges and provide guidelines and tools to the M³ industry to fill the gaps on those areas not covered by the current RBPS framework.
- Sharing best practices – learning from each other (Looking for volunteers to present
CCPS Mining, Minerals, and Metals Subommittee Intro
CCPS Mining, Minerals, and Metals Subcommittee Sign Up Form
Process Safety in the Mining Minerals and Metals Industry Monograph
We invite you to explore this document, developed by the CCPS Mining, Minerals & Metals Subcommittee, which provides essential guidance on applying process safety principles across the mining value chain. Whether you are new to CCPS or deeply involved in the industry, we hope this material supports your efforts to strengthen safety and operational excellence within your organization.

Current CCPS Member Companies Participating at Mining Minerals and Metals (M³) Subcomittee

Meet the Leadership Team
Chair: Christophe Catala, Rio Tinto

- Global Process Safety Chief Advisor at at Rio Tinto (5 years)
- Overall 20 years of experience in Process Safety
- Previous experience in engineering & construction (Technip in France), and
- Operational experience at site and group level, overseeing PSM in Africa, Middle Est and Europe.(Sinopec)
- MSc Chemical engineering and H&S management from Grenoble / Bordeaux (France)
Co-Chair: Neisy Ellis, The Mosaic Company

- Senior Manager, Process Safety at Mosaic (5 years)
- 18 years experience with Mosaic in various roles and locations throughout central Florida
- B.S. Chemical Engineering from University of Florida, M.B.A. from University of Tampa