MineSense Technologies Ltd. has appointed John Slaven as Chief Executive Officer. In the role, he will guide the company through its next phase of global expansion, innovation, and industry impact as MineSense continues scaling its technology for critical minerals recovery and mining efficiency. The appointment was announced on February 17, 2026.
Slaven brings 35 years of experience across exploration, project development, mining, and processing operations. Most recently, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Jetti, and earlier held senior leadership positions at BHP, Alcoa Corporation, Boston Consulting Group, De Beers, and Vedanta Limited. His background spans mining operations, metals, consulting, and resource technology, giving him deep industry experience as he takes on the top role at MineSense.
Why this matters: MineSense operates in a part of the mining technology market where productivity, recovery rates, and environmental efficiency are becoming more strategic as demand for critical minerals grows. Bringing in a CEO with operating experience across major mining and metals organizations suggests the company is positioning for a more aggressive scale-up, with sharper execution as miners look for technologies that improve output while reducing waste and capital intensity.
