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Who we are

The Mining Circle is focused on introducing students and emerging professionals to the mining industry, its financial ecosystem, and the broader world of junior mining and resource development.

Ariel, Alex, and Taha

Practical exposure to the mining ecosystem

We host speaker sessions, company spotlights, and peer-led research to help members understand how geology, operations, capital markets, and entrepreneurship connect in real mining projects.

Mission, values, and purpose

Mission

The Mining Circle is an organization focused on connecting emerging professionals and students with the broader mining industry through education, industry engagement, networking, and entrepreneurship. We aim to increase exposure to the world of mining by helping individuals better understand how exploration, operations, junior mining companies, capital markets, technology, and resource development intersect.

Our goal is to create meaningful opportunities for learning, collaboration, and professional growth while encouraging curiosity, innovation, and long-term engagement within the mining sector.

Values

  • Education and continuous learning

  • Professionalism and collaboration

  • Entrepreneurship and innovation

  • Industry engagement

  • Curiosity and exploration

  • Long-term relationship building

Why The Mining Circle

Many students and emerging professionals rarely receive meaningful exposure to the mining industry, particularly the world of junior mining companies, resource entrepreneurship, and mining finance. The Mining Circle was created to help bridge that gap by connecting people with industry professionals, companies, projects, and real-world discussions surrounding the mining sector.

Our team

The people running the club. Open a badge to read the full bio.

Since 2025

Taha Ghaoui

Co-Founder & Board Director

Focused on visibility, business development, and strengthening mining’s global network.

Since 2025

Ariel Halimi

Co-Founder & Vice President

Focused on partnerships, sponsorship development, and industry engagement.

Since 2025

Alexander Halimi

Co-Founder & CEO

Focused on strategy, technology, and development within the mining sector.

Since 2026

Olivier Girardville

Developer

Focused on the technical development of The Mining Circle.

Executive
Since 2026

Kayleigh Maksymec

VP Event

Executive

Nella Marino

VP HR & Administration

Focused on HR, health and safety, compliance, and workplace risk management.