Erik Vlot

Global Tailings Director

Horst, Limburg, Netherlands

About

I’m passionate about shaping the future of tailings and mining by bringing people together around a clear vision. I thrive on turning long-term goals into shared ambition—creating alignment, energy, and momentum across teams and functions. I believe true strength comes from collaboration. We don’t always have to see eye to eye, but mutual respect is fundamental to building trust and delivering sustainable results. My focus is on advancing innovative technologies and practices that make the mining industry safer, more sustainable, and more responsible. At the same time, I stay closely connected to operations—I feel most at home on site, working alongside teams with boots on the ground, translating ideas into practical impact. For me, leadership is about combining vision with presence: setting direction, empowering people, and making progress tangible.

Experience

  • Weir Minerals (24 yrs 6 mos)
    • Global Tailings Director
      Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

      Globally responsible for the development of tailings and backfill solutions as well as reprocessing of tailings

    • Global Manager Tailings & Backfill
      Jul 2023 - Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Global Product Manager GEHO PD Pumps
      Sep 2020 - Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Logistics Project Manager at Te Strake b.v.
    Jan 2000 - Dec 2001 · 2 yrs

    Project manager for project logistics and costing Setting up a supplier network in the Czech Republic

  • Product Manager Romania at Speciaalwerk Venray b.v.
    Jan 1998 - Dec 1999 · 2 yrs

    Setting up a machining production facility in Codlea, Romania on behalf of Speciaalwerk Venray and responsible for costing and sales of the machined products

  • Project Engineer at Vicoma
    Jan 1995 - Dec 1997 · 3 yrs

    Project engineering and project management for various projects of which 2 years at the location of Rockwool in Roermond.