Mike Nelson is a mining executive with over 30 years of experience in operational and project technical leadership roles within large-scale precious and base metals operations. He also has broad international experience, and has been instrumental in leading several mega-projects including Reko Diq (copper-gold project operated by Barrick Gold Corporation) and Quebrada Blanca Phase II (copper project operated by Teck Resources).
Mr Nelson holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Western Australia, a Master of Applied Finance from FINSIA (now known as KAPLAN), and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from Deakin University.