OVERVIEW-KEY SKILLS AND EXPERTISEI am a qualified Hydrogeologist and currently Chief Operations Officer with over 23 years’ experience in all aspects of mining technical development, hydrogeology, project management, environmental studies and developing motivated project teams. My experience in working on many challenging and remote project sites has led me to develop strong leadership, independent thinking and focus on the development and operational aspects of mining projects. Over the last 8 years I have been focussed on brine potash projects in Africa and Australia.Key Skills Include:•Leading technical studies for the compilation of Scoping Studies, Pre-Feasibility and Definitive Feasibility Studies for mining projects including brine resources• Developing and managing budgets and control measures related to efficient budget management • Establishing and development of project teams as well as development of operational strategies and a strong work culture based on respect and collaboration• Development, implementation and management a safety based culture around Health and Safety protocols and procedures• Development and management of community programmes and related to the mining project and the environment• Providing effective communication with key stakeholders, contractor management and strong people and collaboration skills• Technical development and management of projects in remote and isolated environments• Undertaking and leading environmental studies for EIA and EPA related investigations, including discussions and collaboration with the regulators and stakeholders