Hamid Taghavi

Hamid Taghavi, MBA, is an experienced mining professional currently serving as Manager of Mine Engineering & Planning at AngloGold Ashanti, overseeing projects from initial assessment through construction phases. Previously, Taghavi was Mine Planning Manager at U.S. Silica Company, where responsibilities included developing multi-year operational plans. A substantial tenure at Freeport-McMoRan involved roles from Senior Mining Engineer to Supervisor Operations, focusing on long-range planning, efficiency, safety improvements, and team management. Earlier experiences include project management at IMIDRO and design work at Madankav Engineering Co. Taghavi holds an MBA from the University of Arizona and multiple degrees in mining engineering.