Mia was appointed as Regional Operations Director at First Quantum MInerals in July 2025. Before that, she was Managing Director of Newmont Australia from August 2023 to Jan 2025. She was also appointed Senior Vice President of Newmont Australia in July 2022, after joining Newmont in the role of General Manager, Boddington. Mia’s career in the mining industry spans more than 27 years across multiple commodities (heavy minerals, zinc, lead, copper, and gold).

Her operational experience has included roles in Africa, Europe, South America, and Australia. Some of her key roles include Concentrator Manager at Lisheen Zinc mine in Ireland, Technical Manager at Chagres Smelter in Chile, and General Manager at the BHP Spence mine in Chile, where she became the first woman in Chile to take on a General Manager role in major mining.

Mia is passionate about the creation of safe workplaces, underpinned by equality and inclusivity. Mia develops empowered, high-performing teams that create value through the implementation of diverse ideas.

In 2019, Mia received the Influential Women in Chile – Leadership award and was recognized as one of the 100 Female Leaders in Chile.

Mia holds a Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.