Evolution Mining has appointed Matthew O'Neill as Chief Operating Officer (COO) accountable for all of Evolution's operations. O'Neill will commence with Evolution on June 1, 2024. Mr. O'Neill's most recent role was the Australian Regional Lead /COO for Glencore's Copper and Zinc businesses, which included accountability for Ernest Henry when Evolution acquired an economic interest in the operation in 2016 until Evolution acquired 100% ownership of the asset in January 2022.

Mr. O'Neill was also responsible for managing all copper and zinc assets in Glencore's Australian portfolio. Mr. O'Neill joined Xstrata /Glencore in 2004 and since leaving in 2023 has been managing his own consulting business, which included supporting Evolution with the integration of the Northparkes operation. Mr. O'Neill has a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, a Graduate Certificate in Mining Engineering and an MBA, with over 20 years of experience in base metals and gold.

Mr. O'Neill has held executive level roles for the past 10 years.