Nikki has over 16 years engineering experience both in Australia and overseas. As an Australian mining engineering professional Nikki has experience in site based, technical services, consulting and management roles. Nikki has developed a deep and broad knowledge across all areas of mining operations. He has exposure to both underground and open pit mining, across a number of commodities including base metals and precious metals. Nikki has prepared numerous mining studies involving mine planning, design optimisation, financial modelling and sensitivity analysis often reporting to the executive committees of mining companies. Nikki has excellent interpersonal communication and relationship management skills. Highly skilled in various mine planning suits including Datamine and Deswik.