Our story

In 2010, an opportunity was identified to fill a vacuum in the Australian gold mining sector by creating a new producer. Our first asset was a resource in North Queensland that others believed was not feasible to develop. Undeterred, our Executive Chair and founder, Jake Klein, with the assistance of a small management team, pursued a series of bold and complex deals to form Evolution in November 2011 and successfully turned that initial resource at Mt Carlton into one of the world’s highest-grade open pit gold mines.

It’s all in the name… we’ve evolved from a small company into a globally relevant gold mining business with a reputation of delivering value for all stakeholders. Underpinning it all, is our Australian story and spirit.

Since day one, our overriding priority has been safety. We dare our people to think differently, we act like owners and we live our values of safety, accountability, excellence and respect. We want people’s time at Evolution to be a highlight of their career, forging a company that’s known for sustainable excellence, and attracting the best talent, not only to Evolution, but also to our industry.

We’ve weathered storms to become a company that prospers through the cycle. We’ve stayed true to our vision and become a global leader in low-cost gold production. 

We recognise that along our journey comes change. Embracing technology and innovation are important for our future success, and sustainability is more critical than ever. As we grow, we want to continue to combine ambition and our entrepreneurial mindset with humility. We want our people and our communities to grow as we grow. And we believe that together, we can become the best premier global gold mining company in the world.

Our Vision

Inspired people creating a premier global gold company.

Our Purpose

To deliver long-term stakeholder value through low-cost production in a safe, environmentally and socially responsible way.

Our Strategy

We have a clear and consistent strategy.

To create a business that prospers through the cycle, we:

  • Integrate sustainability into everything we do
  • Drive a high-performing culture with values and reputation as non-negotiables
  • Take appropriate geological, operational and financial risks
  • Build a portfolio of up to 8 assets in Tier 1 jurisdictions generating superior returns
  • Have financial discipline centred around margin and appropriate capital returns

Our Values

Our values guide behaviours and decisions in the workplaces every day:

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Safety

Think before we act, every job, every day.
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Excellence

We take pride in our work, deliver our best and always strive to improve.
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Accountability

If it is my responsibility, I own it – good or bad.
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Respect

We trust each other, act honestly and consider each other’s opinion.

Our Awards

AAGE Top Graduate Employer in 2024, which is a result of insights from graduates on their experiences
Silver award at the 2024 Brandon Hall Awards in the category of "Best Unique or Innovative Leadership Program" for our GOLD leadership program
Gold award by the Australasian Reporting Awards in 2024 for our Annual Report (previously Silver in 2022 and 2023)
Bronze award by the Australiasian Reporting Awards for our Sustainability Report in 2022, 2023 and 2024
Craig Oliver Award at 2017 RIU Explorers Conference
2016 Dealer Award at Diggers and Dealers
2016 Miner of the Year Award by Australian Gold Mining Journal
Best Asia-Pacific Mining Deal at Mines and Money Hong Kong in April 2016
Mines and Money 2012 Deal of the Year – creation of Evolution Mining

2017 Operation of the Year Award by NSW Minerals Council

Safety Excellence Award and runner-up in the Community Excellence Award at the 2017 NSW Minerals Council HSEC Awards

Safety Excellence Award and runner-up in the Community Excellence Award at the 2017 NSW Minerals Council HSEC Awards

Winner of the Community Excellence Award at the 2022 NSW Minerals Council HSEC Awards (Finalist – 2024)

Winner of the 2019 Miner of the Year Award by Australian Gold Mining Journal (February 2020

Winner of 8th Annual International M&W Awards in April 2016

In 2019, Evolution Mining was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Australia (joining only one other gold company recognised in this category). As of 2025, Evolution is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Australia and Asia Pacific.

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