Chris McCleave

Chief Technical Officer, Vale Base Metals

Chris McCleave is the Chief Technical Officer at VBM, where he leads the company’s technical function across the mining and process value chains, as well as research and innovation.

With over two decades of experience in the mining industry, Chris has lived and worked in six continents, holding senior roles at major global companies including Anglo American and Glencore, where he specialized in operational excellence, safety improvements and transformation initiatives.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining from the University of South Australia and a Master of Business Administration from Deakin University. His leadership in technical and operational innovation continues to shape the future of mining, focusing on sustainability and value creation for VBM and the industry.

Chris is a keynote speaker at the Critical Minerals Forum, part of Australian Mining Week London.