S.L.R. Consulting offer services to the mining industry at all stages, from exploration to closure and rehabilitation. We advise banks (both debt and equity), institutional investors, governments, major mining companies, exploration and development firms, law firms, individual investors, and private equity ventures.Our services include:Mineral Resource & Mineral Reserve estimates and auditsScoping, Pre-feasibility, & Feasibility StudiesMining EngineeringMetallurgical Assessment & Process ReviewIndependent Engineer Services for financial institutions and private equitySecurities Regulation & Technical Reporting ServicesDue Diligence ReviewsExpert Witness ServicesMineral Property Valuation ServicesQA/QC

under manager (2nd class) at Aberpergwm colliery

2021

Appointed under Regulation 8.1c (Quarry Regs) I am the Unit manager of Eysey Manor Quarrying operations - a mid-sized sand and gravel operation producing approximately 200,000 tpa of high quality aggregate productI am also the Manager of Lower farm Quarry (restoration project) based in Newbury, Berkshire Eysey Manor Quarrying Operations consists of:- Active Sand and Gravel Quarry - Non- Hazardous Landfill- Recycling plant - Crushing and Processing of recovered Asphalt- Active Restoration site - Aggregates Lab - Concrete Plant (Specialist) Reporting to the South West Area Operations Manager, as the Unit manager I have overall resposibility for:- Co-ordinating all aspects of day to day operation of the quarry through the Assistant Manager Supervisors Contractors and team of operatives- Work closely with maintenance team to coordinate maintenance activities during a normal day and during shutdowns- Liaise with customers regarding delivery and quality issues as well as managing the complaints system- Drive the culture of health and safety- Ensure all staff and contractors working on site are fully inducted and comply with Tarmac standards and policies- Carry out and record daily safety briefings, weekly health and safety inspections for the site- Organise training for employees/contractors - Plan and schedule upcoming phases of pre production and production areas - Manage and report all aspects of the operation (financial, production, Health and safety, waste management, Quality Assurance,stock levels etc) on a weekly (telephone) and monthly (regional) basis to Tarmac Corporate Management

Assistant/Technical Manager for 5 quarries producing vast array of aggregate products from the processing of China Clay tailings My duties were:liaise with employees Schedule shifts production schedulesbreakdown/maintenance schedules completion of ISO:14001 compliant Environmental management system Hand over of tips Equipment selection Construction and survey of all sites to produce updated Quarry plans

Deswik is a global consulting and technology company focused on delivering efficient solutions to the mining industry across all sectors (Open Cut Coal, Underground Coal, Open Pit Metals and Underground Metals). Our dedicated team of mining engineers and software developers works in over 40 countries to provide innovative and measurable solutions to our clients through our customized software, consulting and training offerings. Why Deswik Deswik uses best practice mine planning techniques and next generation software to deliver superior results. Our customized, solution-driven consulting flows through innovation to our software providing our customers with additional benefits when they choose to work with Deswik. Our mine visualization and scenario planning tools help you make informed, value-maximizing decisions. Our integrated approach to mine planning helps our clients to deliver more with their existing mine planning expertise. Deswik software frees up your time and gives you the tools and resources to engineer better plans, examine more scenarios and consequently drive lower costsSpecialtiesIntegrated Mine Planning, Design & Scheduling, Truck Haulage & Landform Modelling, Feasibility Studies, Software Development, Project Management, Geological Services, Software Implementation, Equipment Selection and Optimization

Working on roster while Completing my 3rd class ERZ Controller (deputy) ticket of competency

Progressed to Senior Underground Mining EngineerThis position largely involves high level underground coal mining consulting both on and off site. Accommodating services such as: Off-site -- Feasibility Studies - Ranging from Concept level to Bankable and ultimately implementation. Key areas of expertise include Underground Mine Design, Mine Production & Cost Scheduling, Contractor management, Longwall optimization and Underground Equipment selection -- Independent review of site Safety&Health Management Systems and Principle Hazard Management Plans -- Legislative advise and breach identification -- Tender submissions and Client Liaisons -- Graduate and Junior staff Management On-site -- Operational support -- Production Co-ordination -- Technical and Engineering Support

The Basis of my employment at IMC Mining Group is as a consultant Mining Engineer, working mainly on large underground coal mines within Australia (Qld & NSW) with a smaller focus on open cut operations. My key duties while fulfilling this role are Due Diligence, Short & Long Term (Life of Mine) scheduling, Mine Planning/Design and rectifying possible breaches in legislation (with respect to underground coal planning/scheduling in Qld)

Since commencing employment I was heavily involved with the initiative to provide the Queensland mining industry awareness of Proximity Detection/Collision Avoidance systems via presenting/organising a series of seminars throughout the state. I was also seconded to an underground colliery in Australia for a 6 month period to gain knowledge and experience in differing conditions and different methods of coal extraction. The Mine of my secondment was a flagship operations of BMA (BHP, Mitsu Alliance) located within the Bowen Basin.

Starting as a student engineer, upon competing my degree returned as a Gaduate Mining Engineer full time on shift working in a development heading and sinking a new drift