Peter Haarala, P.E.

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Senior Director Mine Engineering at Coeur Mining, Inc.

Livingston, Montana, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Example Seeker

Value Driven

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Team Building
He actively recruits experienced mining engineers for his team at Coeur Mining and highlights the contributions of his colleagues in public posts.

Media Appearances

Peter has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2026
Senior Director Mine Engineering at Coeur Mining, Inc.
11-2023 - 2-2026
Director Mine Engineering at Coeur Mining, Inc.
5-2021 - 11-2023
Senior Manager Mine Planning at Coeur Mining, Inc.
3-2019 - 4-2021
Project Manager at Cementation Americas
8-2018 - 3-2019
Area Engineer at Cementation Americas

Education

2000 - 2004
Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan Technological University

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Insights For Selling To Peter

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Peter is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Peter

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Peter move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Peter take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Peter

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