Michael Watson

Michael Watson is a skilled mining professional currently serving as Group General Manager - Technical Services at Evolution Mining, where responsibilities include leading a team to deliver specialized technical and operational services across operations in Australia and Canada. Prior to this role, Michael held multiple senior positions at BHP, including Group Head of Mining and Geotechnical Engineering, and was instrumental in establishing a new operational division and integrating operations and sales across extensive mining and logistics networks. Experience also includes roles at Rio Tinto, NRG Flinders Operating Services Pty Ltd, and other companies, focusing on operations, technical services leadership, strategic planning, and engineering across various resource types such as coal, copper, gold, and base metals. Michael holds an MBA from Deakin University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining and Geotechnical Engineering from the University of South Australia.