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Meet The Team

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.

Simon Cohn

SIMON COHN

Non-Executive Director
Daniel Chippendale

DANIEL CHIPPENDALE

Non-Executive Director

Ted Boulton

TED BOULTON

Non-Executive Director

Executive Leadership Team

Virginia du Plessis

Virginia du Plessis

CEO

Julia Cooper

JULIA COOPER

Chief Financial Officer

Management Team

Dave Moss

dave moss

Manager of Environment

Charles Smith

Charles Smith

Manager of Underground

Nikita French

NIKITA FRENCH

Manager of People and Culture

Andrew Dittmann

ANDREW DITTMANN

General Manager  of Corporate and Business Development

Paul King

PAUL KING

General Manager – West

Team Leaders and Principals - East Coast

Hugo Sharp

Hugo Sharp

Principal Mining Engineer

Matthew Spalwitt

Matthew Spalwit

Principal Mining Engineer

Tyler Hilkewich

Tyler Hilkewich

Principal Mining Engineer

Chris Mackenzie

CHRIS MACKENZIE

Project Manager
Mark Killip

MARK KILLIP

Senior Mining Consultant
Samantha Hewton

Samantha Hewton

Principal Consultant Environment

Joshua Lee

Joshua Lee

Principal Mining Engineer

Chris Wiley

Chris Wiley

Principal Consultant Ecology

Julia Johnston

Julia Johnston

Principal Consultant Ecology

Damien Plucknett

damien plucknett

Senior Consultant Environment

Nikita French

Karen Telford

Principal Consultant Environment