Dustin Ceretti, P.Eng, MBA
About Dustin Ceretti, P.Eng, MBA
Dustin Ceretti, P.Eng, MBA, serves as the Mine Director at Glencore's Nickel Rim South Mine since 2021, following a five-year tenure as Chief Mine Engineer at the same site. He has extensive experience in mining engineering, having held various roles at Glencore and Xstrata Zinc over the past 17 years.
Current Role as Mine Director
Dustin Ceretti serves as the Mine Director at Glencore, a position he has held since 2021. He works at the Nickel Rim South Mine in Sudbury, Ontario. In this role, he oversees mining operations, ensuring efficiency and safety standards are met. His leadership contributes to the strategic direction of the mine.
Previous Experience at Glencore
Prior to his current role, Ceretti worked at Glencore in various capacities. He served as Chief Mine Engineer from 2016 to 2021 at the Nickel Rim South Mine. Before that, he was a Senior Mine Engineer from 2013 to 2016 at the Fraser Mine in Sudbury. His experience at Glencore spans multiple roles, demonstrating his expertise in mine engineering.
Experience at Xstrata Zinc
Dustin Ceretti has extensive experience with Xstrata Zinc, where he held several positions. He worked as an Underground Foreman from 2009 to 2010 and as a Mine Design Engineer from 2010 to 2012 at the Brunswick Mine in Bathurst, New Brunswick. His roles included Ground Control Engineer and Production Planning Engineer, showcasing his diverse skill set in mining operations.
Education and Expertise
Ceretti holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Heriot-Watt University, where he studied Finance, Strategy, and Risk Management from 2010 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering from Dalhousie University from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, he completed a Diploma in Engineering at St. Francis Xavier University from 2000 to 2003. His educational background supports his professional expertise in mining.