John K. Key

John K. Key is an experienced mining and engineering professional currently serving as a Board Member for the Mining Engineering & Management Department Advisory Board at South Dakota Mines and as Assistant General Manager at Coeur Mining, Inc. since April 2015, where responsibilities include overseeing gold mining operations and enhancing process efficiencies. Key has held various leadership positions at Iluka Resources, Gryphon Gold Corporation, and ASARCO, focusing on production management, project development, and metallurgical processes. Key's educational background includes advanced degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering from Mississippi State University and Missouri University of Science and Technology. Additional experience includes roles in municipal engineering and military service as a Hospital Corpsman.