Christopher Kelly

Christopher Kelly is an experienced professional in the mining industry, currently serving as the Manager - Planning at Whitehaven Coal since August 2022. Prior experience includes roles at Jellinbah Mining, where Christopher held the positions of Technical Services Superintendent, Jellinbah Plains Contract Manager, and Senior Mining Engineer from July 2012 to July 2022, significantly contributing to site safety, performance standards, and long-term planning initiatives. Prior to Jellinbah Mining, Christopher worked as a Senior Mining Engineer and Mining Engineer at Vale from December 2008 to July 2012, providing technical support and optimizing planning processes for mining operations in New South Wales and Queensland. Christopher's early career also included an Undergraduate Mining Engineer role at Rio Tinto Coal Australia from November 2006 to March 2008. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining from The University of Queensland and an Executive Masters of Business Administration from QUT.