Jim Falconer Email & Phone Number

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Collie, Western Australia, Australia

Consultancy for Pumped Hydro Collie including long termfeasibility review of coal supply in the Collie basin

Collie, Western Australia, Australia

Operations and Registered Manager for Yancoal of Premier Coal Collie operations - the largest producer of coal in Western Australia. Workforce approx 400- Management of the Premier Coal operations to sustainably improve performance acrossOH&S, quality, operating costs, process and equipment efficiencies, leadership,capabilities and culture to enable Premier Coal to deliver and exceed its businesstargets.- Lead the Premier Coal organisation and implement business plan- Provide clear leadership and direction to create and maintain an environment whereemployees clearly- Develop and manage annual operating budget and improvement projects.- Manage LOMP ensuring alignment to State agreement.- Manage all key customer contracts.- Work closely on improving operating efficiencies across the operation.- Improve employee culture (Premier topped the Yancoal group two years in a row)Key Achievements:- The successful relinquishment of Lake Kepwari back to the WA State Government and Traditional Owners- Improvement of the safety culture resulting in a TRIFR improvement from 24 to 4including reduction in worker compensation burner rate- Positive financial returns in the current ownership structure

Telfer, Western Australia, Australia

- Management of open pit mine and mining contractor ensuring the safe, efficient andcost effective production of open pit mining operations- Responsible for ensuring mine plans are executed as per agreed matrix- Contractual management and consultancy- Liaise, problem solve and positively resolve issues between Newcrest andmining contractor to create a win-win situation for both parties- Management, coordination, supervision and training of personnel including providingleadership and mentorship- Ensure all personnel are adequately trained and competent for the work they are toundertake- Mine planning and forecasting including developing and implementing long, mediumand short term plans and ensuring targets and KPI’s are met- Develop and implement budgets ensuring targets are being met- Drive development of senior staff into management roles - Safety and environment issues across site including the day-to-dayexecution of the HSE Management System and Risk Management Planensuring procedures and work practices comply with legislation, regulations andcodes of practice or standards and HSE objectives and targets- Comply with and ensure compliance to all policies, practices and procedures includingbut not limited to statutory regulations, Mine Act, mine site rules, company andOHS policies and procedures

Western Australia, Australia

- Accountable for all aspects and sustainability of the Yilgarn operations- Management of complete mine operations including railing on grade to port- Set daily, weekly and monthly projected targets- Review life of mine (LOM), 3 month plans and budgets- Implement weekly costs and performance KPI’s- Promote and ensure compliance to safety standards- Commence Jackson 4 construction project including the execution of all subcontractorsand infrastructure ensuring project is on time and within budget- Establish and maintain community relations and Aboriginal affairs including theestablishment of Aboriginal training and employment programmes and liaison withtraditional owners

Cockatoo Island; Telfer Stage 4 Cut Back Project; Solomon Iron Ore Project

- Management of Cockatoo Island (JV Manager) and Telfer Stage 4 Cut Back Project- Budget and forecasting including P&L on the projects- Daily, weekly and monthly reporting to Executive General Manager and ChiefFinancial Officer on project valuations and KPI’s- Marketing of Iron Ore in conjunction with JV partner- Assist in the mobilisation and ramp up of Solomon Iron Ore project to 60mtpa

Western Australia, Australia

Anglogold Ashanti Sunrise; Argyle Diamonds; Redmont Quarry; Paulsens Gold;Rio Tinto Paraburdoo; FMG Christmas Creek Management of mining operations at the above mine sites- Responsible for the budget and forecasting on above projects including P&L and KPIreporting on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to the Chief Financial Officer- Establish and maintain community relations and Aboriginal affairs including liaisonwith traditional owners as required

All Iron Ore Projects

Wa, Nt And Qld Surface Mining Sites

Dampier/Cape Lambert; Ellendale (KDC); Argyle Diamonds; Ore Body 18 –Jimblebar; Bootu Creek; Eagle Field; Mt WhalebackManagement of mining operations at the above mine sites

New Zealand

Manage the transition from contract mining to owner miningResponsible for contractual P&L’s on the project including weekly and monthlyreporting

Carosue Dam Gold Mine Wa

Reporting to the General Manager – Open Cut Mining Division in 2002 I conducted areview of the open cut mining division’s safety audit system and procedures includingimplementation of the new system across the division