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Meet The Team

Who We Are

Established in 2005, MEC has emerged as a leading global technical consulting firm dedicated to servicing the mining industry. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for sustainable mining practices, MEC has established itself as a trusted partner for mining companies seeking to optimise their operations and maximise their returns.

Founded on the principles of relationships, impact, quality, growth and performance, our seasoned team of consultants are renowned for their depth of experience across multiple commodities as well as their proficiency within exploration, resource estimation, open-cut and underground mining.

With technical capability that spans the entire mining project life cycle, MEC brings together an integrated multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled professionals that create synergies to benefit the outcome of our client’s projects. Our comprehensive range of services include environmental management, exploration and mine geology, resource estimation, mining engineering, geotechnical engineering and project management.

Holistic approach to sustainable success

At MEC, we understand that every mining project is unique, which is why we tailor our solutions to meet the specific needs and objectives of each client. Whether it’s improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, or minimising environmental impact, we work closely with our clients to develop customised strategies that deliver tangible results.

Adopting a holistic approach to problem solving, we leverage the latest technologies and industry best practices to ensure that our clients stay ahead of the curve and achieve their goals safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

With a track record of success and a commitment to continuous improvement, MEC is poised to remain at the forefront of the mining industry for years to come. As we continue to expand our capabilities and explore new opportunities, we remain steadfast in our mission to empower our clients to unlock the full potential of their mining assets while driving positive change in the communities where we operate.

The Board

SIMON COHN

Non-Executive Director

DANIEL CHIPPENDALE

Non-Executive Director

TED BOULTON

Non-Executive Director

TED BOULTON

Non-Executive Director

TED BOULTON

Non-Executive Director

TED BOULTON

Non-Executive Director

Executive Leadership Team

CHRISTOFER CATANIA

Chief Executive Officer

JULIA COOPER

Chief Financial Officer

TED BOULTON

Non-Executive Director

TED BOULTON

Non-Executive Director

TED BOULTON

Non-Executive Director

TED BOULTON

Non-Executive Director

Management Team

ANDREW DITTMANN

General Manager – West

Virginia du Plessis

General Manager – East

dave moss

Manager of Environment

Dean O’Keefe

Manager of Resources

PAUL KING

Manager of Mining Engineering

PAUL KING

Manager of Mining Engineering

CHERYL HOLTON

Head of Talent Management

ISAAC EADNDEL

Manager of Exploration and Geology – Acting

Hendrik Grobler

Manager of Geotechnical – Acting

JULIANNE ARMSTRONG

Manager of Geotechnical Services

CHERYL HOLTON

Head of Talent Management

PAUL KING

Manager of Mining Engineering

Team Leaders and Principals - East Coast

David Winterbotham

Senior Geologist

Hugo Sharp

Principal Mining Engineer

Matthew Spalwitt

Principal Mining Engineer

Tyler Hilkewich

Principal Mining Engineer

CHRIS MACKENZIE

Project Manager

MARK KILLIP

Senior Mining Consultant

Gert Zwingenberger

Senior Mining Engineer

joanna krzyzanowska

Principal Mining Engineer

Rory Canning

Principal Mining Engineer

Ashley GinN

Mining Engineer

Ashley GinN

Mining Engineer

Ashley GinN

Mining Engineer

Team Leaders and Principals – West Coast

ROD BONNER

Principal Advisor – Mining

CHRISTOPHER MACDONALD

Principal Advisor – Underground Mining

PRAVEEN KUMAR

Principal Mining Engineer

Nurses Kurucuk

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Tom McGushin

Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Jon (1)

Jon MacRae

Principal Mining Engineer

Matthew

mATTHEW wATSON

Principal Resource Geologist

Michelle

MICHELLE SMITH

Principal Resource Geologist

Gisela (2)

Gisela Gartmair

Business Development Lead & Geologist

Nurses Kurucuk

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Tom McGushin

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Jan Dharmabandu

Principal Advisor