Tim Arnold

With more than four decades of experience that spans a wide spectrum of work, Tim Arnold is a trusted professional in the hardrock mining industry.  He has devoted most of his time to operating or developing mines, working in a wide spectrum of roles—from providing hourly labor to serving as a company executive. Tim’s experience ranges from scoping studies through final feasibility studies, detailed design, and construction. As an operator, Tim managed mines with industry-leading commitments to safety, and worked on several projects surpassing $1 billion in project value. He has extensive experience with mine permitting, including the NEPA process, state and local permitting, and community relations. In 2016, Tim served as the President for the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME). In 2019, he received the William Lawrence Saunders Gold Medal from the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME), and was awarded an Honorary Membership to the organization in 2021.