Chung Yi Chen

Chung Yi Chen is an accomplished professional in the mining industry with extensive experience in operations planning, strategic development, and mine planning. Currently serving as Manager Operations Planning at Iluka Resources since January 2020, Chung Yi Chen specializes in providing strategic mine plans and enhancing operational practices through big data analysis. Prior roles include Principal Strategic Development at Iluka, where strategic direction and data-driven financial modeling were the focus, and Principal Strategic Planner at Mineral Resources Limited, overseeing integrated mine plans for key deposits. Previous experience includes several engineering roles at Fortescue Metals Group and Rio Tinto, where Chung Yi Chen contributed to mine planning, efficiency improvements, and geotechnical design. Educational qualifications include a Global Executive MBA in progress at the University of Sydney and previous degrees in Mining and Civil Engineering.