Our Values
Our values shape how we work with clients, approach challenges and deliver outcomes across every project.
Why partner with us
Our Journey
- 2005
- 2006
- 2007
- 2008
- 2013
- 2015
- 2019
- 2020
- 2021
- 2022
- 2024
- 2026
Humble Beginnings
MEC is established with a focus on delivering practical technical consulting services to the mining industry, built on strong relationships and hands-on expertise.
Building Foundations
Early projects establish MEC’s reputation for reliable delivery, with growing demand across mining studies and technical advisory services.
Expanding Capability
The team grows, strengthening expertise across geology, mining engineering and project support to meet increasing client demand.
Strengthening Delivery
MEC expands its project involvement, supporting more complex studies and operational challenges across a range of commodities.
Broadening Reach
Projects extend across new regions, with MEC supporting mining operations in diverse environments and jurisdictions.
Diversifying Commodities
MEC Commences commodity diversification strategy to expand service offering beyond the coal industry.
Geographic Expansion
MEC opens Perth Office to expand service offerings to the Western Australian mining industry.
Integrated Expertise
MEC evolves into a multidisciplinary consulting partner, combining technical capability across the full mining project lifecycle. Addition of Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Mining Engineering.
MEC acquires Integrated Geological Mining Services (IGMS). Strengthening the service offering to include Exploration Management and Resource Geology.
Global Presence
MEC supports projects across multiple continents, delivering advisory and technical expertise to a growing international client base.
MEC acquires METServe. Strengthening the service offering to include Ecology and Environmental Management.
Evolving for the Future
MEC continues to evolve, strengthening its capabilities and partnerships to support the changing needs of the mining industry.
Global reach, local impact
Our team
Our team brings together experienced professionals across geology, engineering, environment and advisory, working collaboratively to deliver on every project.
The Board
Simon Cohn
Non-Executive Director
Daniel Chippendale
Non-Executive Director
Ted Boulton
Non-Executive Director
Executive leadership team
Dave Moss
CEO
Julia Cooper
CFO
Management team
Nikita French
Manager of People & Culture
Ben Smedley
Manager of Studies & BD
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Meg Byass
Manager of Geology
Diego Santibanez
Manager of Underground
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Manager of OP East Embedded (we’re recruiting)
Andrew Dittmann
Chief Operating Officer
Lead Consultants
Tyler Hilkewich
Lead Mining Engineer
Samantha Hewton
Lead Consultant Environment
Emmo Pollard
Lead Consultant Environment
Julia Johnston
Lead Consultant Ecologist
Rob Williams
Lead Resource Geologist
James Rose
Lead Environmental Consultant
Team Leads Embedded
Mark Killip
Team Lead OP Mining
Dmitry Ivanov
Team Lead OP Mining
Patrick Thompson
Team Lead Underground
Thorben Kristiansen
Team Lead Geology
Our Global Clients
MEC is a leading technical consulting firm serving the global mining industry, delivering tailored solutions that combine global expertise with the flexibility to adapt to diverse operating requirements and environments..
