Carlos Meza is an accomplished mining engineering professional with extensive experience in the industry, currently serving as the Acting Mine Technical Services Manager at Barrick Gold Corporation, overseeing critical functions such as Geotech, Survey, Planning, and Dispatching. Expertise includes the integration of long-term and short-term planning functions, reduction of operational costs through innovative designs, and management of comprehensive mine planning projects. Previous roles include Mining Engineer at BHP, where Carlos contributed to mine design for a major iron ore operation, and Senior Mining Engineer at Pilbara Minerals Limited, where Carlos optimized ore extraction processes. Additional experience includes significant contributions at Golder, MTI Group, CEMEX, and Cementos Argos. Carlos holds a degree in Mining Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Colombia.