Juan Andrés Morel

Juan Andrés Morel

Juan Andrés Morel

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Morel was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in August 2022. He has an exceptional track-record with over 30 years in the industry. He has held progressively senior positions in operations and project development before moving into executive roles.

Prior to joining Lundin Mining, more recently, Mr. Morel was General Manager Mine Operations for BHP’s Escondida operation in Chile. From 2005 to 2017, he held senior roles with Antofagasta Minerals, including Head of Operations at Los Pelambres, Executive Director of Antofagasta’s international office, General Manager of the El Tesoro operation, and Chief of Technical Services. Earlier in his career, Mr. Morel spent seven years with CODELCO in Chile as Chief Strategy Officer of the El Teniente Division, Director of Corporate Operational Excellence and Chief Open-Pit Mine Planning, amongst other roles.

Mr. Morel holds a degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Chile and an Executive Master of Business from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.