Matthijs Bootsma

Matthijs Bootsma is a Senior Consultant Mining Engineer at Royal IHC, specializing in enhancing mining operations through operational support and feasibility studies, including geotechnical data analysis and mining asset performance optimization. Prior roles include Consultant Mining Engineer at Royal IHC, Mine Planning Engineer, and Project Engineer at Boliden, with responsibilities ranging from production planning to resource evaluation. Early experience includes a research assistant position at TU Delft focusing on deep sea mining and an internship at Boliden Mines developing a strategic Life of Mine optimization approach. Matthijs holds multiple degrees in Mining and Mineral Engineering and Applied Earth Sciences from Delft University of Technology and has also contributed as a board member of the Delft Mining Association.