Michael Parker is a geologist by training and a member of the FAusIMM for 16 years. He has extensive experience in exploration and project development, overseeing projects from discovery through construction to production.
In his 21-year tenure at First Quantum Minerals, Mr Parker held progressively senior country manager positions and was instrumental in two major copper discoveries: the Lonshi and Frontier mines. Between 2011 to 2017, he was country manager for FQM in Peru and was responsible for the design and implementation of its corporate strategy in Latin America, including Argentina and Chile.