Matthew Nixon is a qualified mining engineer with over 14 years of experience in successful underground and open pit operations for both mining contractor and mine owner companies across gold and other commodities.
Mr Nixon joined Labyrinth Resources (formerly Orminex) in February 2021 as chief operating officer and became chief executive 8 months later before transitioning to the board as a non-executive director in July 2023. Prior to Labyrinth, he was the mining manager of Northern Star Resources' flagship Jundee Operations. He has also held operational and senior positions with St Barbara and Redpath Australia. Mr Nixon became the general manager of Genesis Minerals' Leonora operations in September 2023.
Mr Nixon holds a Bachelor of Mining Engineering with Honours from the University of NSW, and a WA First Class Mine Manager's Certificate.