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Peter Haarala, P.E.

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Senior Director Mine Engineering at Coeur Mining, Inc.
📍 Livingston, Montana, United States

Peter is the Senior Director of Mine Engineering at Coeur Mining, Inc. , with extensive experience in surface and underground mining operations, planning, and technology. A graduate of Michigan Technological University and a Professional Engineer in Nevada, he has a track record of leading large teams and delivering on major capital projects.

Beyond his corporate role, Peter is deeply committed to the future of the mining industry. He dedicates significant effort to education and outreach, championing programs that provide scholarships and support professional development for the next generation of mining professionals. His active involvement in SME committees underscores this passion.

He is the President-Elect of the SME Foundation, a significant leadership position within the primary professional society for mining engineers.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Senior Director Mine Engineering
Job Level
Senior
Location
Livingston, Montana, United States
Personality Overview

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They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Priorities

Topics Peter cares about

Mining Industry Outreach
As President-Elect of the SME Foundation, he actively fundraises and promotes programs supporting mining education, scholarships, and professional development.
Mine Engineering
His career is centered on mine engineering, from planning and optimization to technology applications and leading technical groups of over 100 people.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Senior Director Mine Engineering
Coeur Mining, Inc.
11-2023 - 2-2026
Director Mine Engineering
Coeur Mining, Inc.
5-2021 - 11-2023
Senior Manager Mine Planning
Coeur Mining, Inc.
3-2019 - 4-2021
Project Manager
Cementation Americas
8-2018 - 3-2019
Area Engineer
Cementation Americas
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Education
2000 - 2004
Bachelor’s Degree
Michigan Technological University
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