Brendan Marshall is Principal Advisor External Affairs Canada at Rio Tinto – the second largest mining company globally and the largest diversified mining and metal manufacturing company operating in Canada.
Bringing more than 15 years of public and private sector experience to the role, Brendan leads federal government engagement providing advice to the business on government affairs, regulatory issues, and policy, including in the climate change, energy, critical minerals, tax, trade and fiscal spaces. He partners closely with Rio Tinto’s product groups, communications, legal, and strategy teams to advance Rio Tinto’s key projects and growth opportunities in Canada and globally. Brendan also currently serves as a Director on the Board of the Canadian Manufactures and Exporters and is a founding member of Canada’s Battery Task Force.
Prior to joining Rio Tinto, Brendan served as Vice President Economic Affairs and Climate Change at the Mining Association of Canada where he led the industry’s critical minerals engagement federally in support of Canada’s first Critical Minerals Strategy. Brendan also led engagement in the climate change, energy, tax, trade, infrastructure, and transportation areas in addition to the association’s work in mining policy and regulation in Canada’s North. Previously, Brendan held several federal government appointments.
Brendan holds two Masters degrees in Political Philosophy and Energy Management.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS BY BRENDAN MARSHALL
Securing Canada's ZEV Critical Mineral Supply Chains
Building Supply Chain Resiliency of Critical Minerals
Toward a North American Critical Minerals Supply Chain
