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As an experienced Resource Industry Executive, I understand how to structure operations and projects to deliver that little bit extra. This is the difference between success and its alternatives. A robust mix of operating, project development and core technical skills gives me the background needed to get things done. The enthusiasm of our people, the places we work, and the tools we use, gives me the drive to get it done.I have a 30 plus year record of leading multi-disciplinary teams, delivering safe and innovative outcomes in the gold, base metals, and industry support sectors. My experience includes active operational oversight of medium to large open pits, plus underground mines ranging from narrow vein to mass mining methods. My systems development experience includes, development and roll out of end to end, fully integrated planning systems, improved Resource and Reserve estimation methodologies and commercialisation of leading edge blasting intellectual property. Mining Engineer, with First Class Mine Managers cert, Masters in Mineral and Energy Economics, Grad Dip Economic Geology and Grad Dip in Financial Markets.Specialties: Mine Operations, Project Development, Base metals, Gold, Coal, Suppliers, Technology, Strategic Planning, Acquisitions, Business Development
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Chief Executive Officer And Managing DirectorBlack Rock Mining Ltd Jan 2017 - PresentAuBlack Rock Mining is an Australian graphite developer. With Resreves of 70mt @ 8.5% TGC, Black Rock Mining’s Mahenge Project in Tanzania, is ranked second globally. The Mahenge development model is reflective of the new Tanzanian legislative environment and is a high grade concentrate only business model, developed over three stages as a self-funding boot strap model. Organisational design is a Tanzanian centric operating model, with an offshore governance centre. Role scope:• Build and lead an organisation capable of developing the Mahenge asset • Develop the mine and business in a sustainable manner consistent with the Equator principals• Engage with government and agencies to secure operating licences and permits• Identify and secure funding• Engage with capital and equity markets to ensure project value is maximised Major Achievements:• Deliver Pre-Feasibility Study increasing NPV from $170m USD to $905m USD after tax, inclusive of free carried interest• Commence Definitive Feasibility Study with leading industry engineering house• Develop operating model consistent with revised Tanzanian legislation• Restructured organisation to align with development model -
General Manager Technical ServicesSabbatical Jul 2015 - Aug 2017After nearly four years with St Barbara and over 30 years in the Resources Industry, I’m taking a well-earned break. We all talk about work and life balances, “do I work to live or do I live to work”? There are lots of other ways of putting the same question, but they all end up in the same spot, “when is the right time to move on”. For me the time was now. So, I am doing what all of us have always wanted to do, take time off to spend time with my wife, travel a bit and rebuild after what has been a tumultuous couple of years of boom, bust and renewal. After 18 months of sabbatical, I'm ready to do it all again.
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General Manager Technical ServicesSt Barbara Limited Nov 2011 - Jul 2015Perth, Western Australia, AuSt Barbara (SBM) is a mid-tier Australian gold producer and explorer. Annual production ranges from 350 Koz to 400 Koz, with a market cap of $ AUD1.4 b. Operations include the 1 mtpa underground Gwalia Deeps mine in Leonora, Western Australia and the 3.6 mtpa, Simberi open pit in Papua New Guinea. - Resource and Reserve governance, incl Reserve CP - Improved estimation methodology to improve Reserve estimation while reducing infill drill density - Delivery and oversight of end to end planning process - Province Plan, LoM, Budget to daily - Delivered revised double lift stoping method increasing ore delivery and reducing development - Revised mine wide geotechnical model to permit LHOS at 1500m depth - Delivered worlds’ fist application of absorption cooling for mines, on spec, on time and on budget - Part of team recovering failed Simberi expansion -
Manager Strategic Mine PlanningBhp Billiton Feb 2006 - Nov 2011Melbourne, Victoria, AuWith annual production of 100 kt of Nickel, BHP Billiton Nickel West is the third largest vertically integrated Ni sulphide producer in the world. NiWest operated two mines, the large 55 mtpa Mt Keith open pit and 1.8 mtpa Leinster sub level cave. Additional concentrate is sourced from third parties. - Resource and Reserve governance, incl Reserve CP, and internal auditor for other BHPB properties - Delivered major project studies incl Revised Stage H Cut Back for Mt Keith, and Leinster Deeps SLC. - Used synthetic rock mass modelling to safely steepen pit wall by an average of 3 degrees - Used conditional simulation to better estimate and manage talc contamination in ore delivery -
Global Business Manager - Advanced Mining ServicesOrica Mining Services Feb 2002 - Feb 2006East Melbourne, Victoria, AuOrica Mining Services is the world’s largest supplier of commercial explosives. With a market cap of $AUD 6b, and operating in over 100 countries Orica is a global company. Orica’s business model is technology centric and aims to deliver long term benefits by the application of technology. - Commercialise inventory of blasting IP into Blast Based Services business model, +$60m EBIT impact - Member of Ikon Electronic Blasting team delivering 40% YOY volume growth - Internal customer advocate and support for major contract renewal -
Principal Mining EngineerAmc Consulting Nov 1998 - Feb 2003Bratislava, Bratislava, SkAMC Consultants is a leading independent mining consultancy, providing services exclusively to the minerals sector - Principal Engineer delivering Mine Optimisation suite of advice - Feasibility and Pre Feasibility studies - Due Diligence and M&A studies and advice -
Project Manager ZarmitanWmc Resources 1984 - 1998AuProject manager for mine refurbishment and project development -
Senior Mining EngineerWmc Resources 1986 - 1990Au
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Senior Financial AnalystWmc Resources Melbourne Jan 1993 - Jan 1996
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Mining ManagerWmc Windarra Jan 1990 - Jan 1993
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Senior Mining Engineer / Underground Manager / Shaft EngineerWmc Fiji Ltd Jan 1986 - Jan 1990
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Graduate Program Including Mining EngineerWmc Kambalda Jan 1984 - Jan 1986
John De Vries Skills
John De Vries Education Details
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FinsiaFinancial Markets -
Macquarie UniversityMineral And Energy Economics
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Macquarie UniversityEconomic Geology
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West Australian Department Of MinesFirst Class Mine Manager'S Certificate Of Competancy
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Federation University AustraliaMining
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John De Vries works for Black Rock Mining Ltd
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John De Vries's current role is CEO & Managing Director.
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What schools did John De Vries attend?
John De Vries attended Finsia, Macquarie University, Macquarie University, West Australian Department Of Mines, Federation University Australia.
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John De Vries has skills like Coal, Base Metals, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Acquisitions, Minerals, Iron Ore, Mineral Exploration, Nickel, Geology, Mineral Processing, Mining Engineering.
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