Rod Fairbairn

Rod Fairbairn is a seasoned professional in the mining industry with extensive experience in various engineering and geological roles. Currently serving as Mine Superintendent at Freeport-McMoRan's Tyrone Mine since September 2014, Fairbairn previously held the position of Sr. Mine Engineer at Freeport McMoRan, focusing on strategic mine planning. Prior experience includes multiple roles at Barrick Gold Corporation, where responsibilities ranged from long and short-range planning to supervision and engineering for several mines, including Cortez, Goldstrike, and Meikle. Earlier in the career at Homestake Mining Co., Fairbairn contributed significantly to underground ore control and project management. Fairbairn holds a BSc in Geological Engineering from Montana Technological University.