Ben Scholz

Operations Manager

Ben Scholz, P.E., M.B.A., is an innovative mining professional with extensive international and domestic experience across various sectors, including hard-rock and soft-rock mining, industrial minerals, and energy industries. Currently serving as Operations Manager at Kinross Gold Corporation since 2025, Ben ensures the safe and effective management of site operations and maintenance teams. Previous positions include Mine Manager and Senior Mine Engineer at Rio Tinto, Principal/Chief Mine Engineer at Newmont Mining Corporation, and Director of Continuous Improvement at Westmoreland Mining LLC. Ben is pursuing a Bachelor of Science at the Montana Tech of the University of Montana and an Executive MBA from the Jack Welch Management Institute.

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Castle Rock, United States


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