Brian MacDonald is a professional engineer, company director and executive with over 30 years of experience in the mining and resources industries. He has extensive leadership experience with demonstrated success in all facets of the mining operations – ranging from exploration, project development, open cut, and underground mining operations, and mineral processing.
Mr MacDonald has worked extensively in coal and mineral producing basins and regions globally. He has been engaged by large corporates, large private equity ownership entities and small private enterprises.
Mr MacDonald was the executive chair and founder of Fitzroy Australia Resources, managing director of Vale Australia, managing director of AMCI Australia, Coal Group, chief executive of MIM Holdings, director of Mount Isa Mines operating group of companies, and senior executive within the Thiess Group.
He has also represented the broader industry as director of the Queensland Mining Council, Australian Coal Association and ACARP.
