Mining engineering consultancy focused on open-cut operations. Significant experience in iron ore and coal mining operations. - Pit optimization and pushback staging - through to road and intersection designs;- Life of asset, through to tactical plans;- Productivity and bottleneck analysis reviews;- Cut-off grades, capital investment timing and scale, mining equipment selection;- Waste placement optimization and staging, backfill and sterilization review, stockpiling.

Led 3 teams of mining engineers (40 total) - for East Pilbara (Newman, Jimblebar on Nyiyaparli Country) and Integration (on Whadjuk Noongar Country).Scope of teams: Mine plans and designs for the 1 week to 2+ year time horizon. Mine productivity analysis and improvement. Mine plan reporting, consolidation and standardization. Assistance and involvement with capital projects, including toll-gating. Assistance and involvement with environmental and heritage approvals.

Led a team of mining engineers for mid-term and strategic mine planning.Scope of team:Mine technical studies to support capital, approvals, divestment/acquisition, support to marketing and JV strategy. Life of Asset – year 2 strategic planning and designs including closure. Process improvement and site productivity A&I. Cut-off grades and product split analysis and selection

Mine technical studies to support capital, approvals, divestment/acquisition, marketing and JV strategy. Life of Asset – year 2 strategic planning and designs including closure. Process improvement and site productivity A&I. Cut-off grades and product split analysis and selection.

Supervised and mentored up to 14 engineers. Key site reporting lead. Team scope included all overburden (waste) machines, activities and infrastructure planning and design.

Drill and Blast, including crew experience. Contractor management. Pre-strip planning and designs.