Darren Killeen

Chief Executive Engineering and Construction
Darren joined Mineral Resources in November 2009 and has over 30 years of experience in project delivery across Australia and internationally.
He has extensive experience leading multidisciplinary project delivery teams through design, construction, commissioning and handover.
During his time with Mineral Resources, Darren has worked as Manager of Projects, General Manager Infrastructure and Development, and Executive General Manager Construction.
He has overseen many of our Build, Own, Operate development projects including our Carina, Iron Valley and Phil’s Creek iron ore projects and Mt Marion and Wodgina lithium projects, plus many major client projects. He is currently leading several growth projects, including construction for our Onslow Iron project.
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