Over 30 years’ experience in the resources industry, working across the globe in Australia, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Held senior roles spanning exploration, operational, technical, construction and executive.Most recently was COO at Hastings Ltd developing the Yangibana Rare Earths project, prior to that held COO positions with Finders Resources and BCM International. Spent 15 years working across Africa which included being part of operational teams developing the Paladin Energy Uranium Mines in Namibia and Malawi. Subsequently was GM of the large Kevitsa polymetallic Mine in the Arctic (Finland) taking it through construction, commissioning and into operations. Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology with further postgraduate qualifications in Mining Engineering and an MSC in Mineral Economics.
Brazilian Critical Minerals
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Brazilian Critical MineralsPerth, Wa, Au
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Managing DirectorBrazilian Critical Minerals Mar 2024 - Present
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Managing DirectorAugustus Minerals Limited Mar 2023 - Mar 2024West Perth, Wa, Au -
Chief Operating OfficerHastings Technology Metals Ltd Nov 2018 - Feb 2023Perth, Wa, Au -
Chief Operating OfficerFinders Resources Limited Jun 2017 - Sep 2018Copper producer producing high margin low cost cathode in Indonesia.Indonesia's only 100% pure cathode operation from a 28kt SX-EX operation on remote Wetar Island.Unique and complex VMS Cu-Zn-Au orebody with extraction via BioHeap leaching of primary and secondary copper minerals at high temperature exceptional low cost.
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Operations ManagerBcm International Jul 2015 - Jun 2017Large African focused Private Mining Contractor, investment company and mining project developer. Operations and Offices in 8 countries25 years West African Experience.
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General Manager - TonkoliliAfrican Minerals Nov 2014 - Jul 2015London, GbTonkolili - 25Mtpa Iron Ore Operation in West Africa. 4000 employees. -
General Manager - KevitsaFirst Quantum Minerals Ltd Dec 2011 - Jul 2014Canada V6C 1X8, Ca• Project Construction, Commissioning and Operation, on time on budget (Capital US$600M)• Achieved commercial production 6 weeks after startup. Exceeded operational production targets in first year and maintained profitability on extremely low head grades in low commodity price cycle through dedication to efficiency and financial discipline.• Accomplished Safety LTIFR of <1 compared to 25 for Finnish Mining (avg 2008-2012), with 96% of workforce having no mining experience, through developing strong field based risk reductionassessments and individual on the job awareness. • Achieved Cultural assimilation in difficult environment inside 2yrs compared to 5-7yrs elsewhere, by developing deep relationships through field based activities, and constant information sharing on the direction of the business.• World class nickel sulphide recoveries (~70%) on 0.2% head grade, compared to (~55-65%) recoveries on 0.5% head grades elsewhere through rapid re-engineering of the circuit eliminating inefficiencies.• Leadership 360 survey results 91/100. -
Principal Mining EngineerPaladin Energy Ltd Jan 2011 - Dec 2011Perth, Western Australia, Au Mergers and Acquisitions Technical Projects. (completed US$500M DFS)(US$150M savings in mine optimisation) • Negotiated large reductions in mine contract rates. • Developed and implemented a holistic mine-mill optimisation process into LOM to maximize NPV. -
Mining ManagerLanger Heinrich Uranium Pty Ltd Sep 2007 - Dec 2010 • Project commissioning and operation, through 3 phase expansion from 2.7Mlbs to 5.2Mlbs/yr. First Uranium Mine in 20 years. (Capital >US$200M) • Lead contract miner to become number 1 within their business, by developing leading and bestpractice mine systems through relationship management. • Government liaison at Ministerial level
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Chief GeologistCrew Gold Corporation Mar 2006 - Jun 2007Gb • Part of team that increased resource base >3M ozs @ < US$10/oz by methodical understanding and careful targeting of new geological structures. • Part of team which successfully launched mine from 1Mtpa heap leach to 7Mtpa CIL plant • Management of 3 drilling companies and large site Assay laboratory • Responsible for 7 expatriate staff plus 300 national staff with US$20M annual budget • Implemented best practice mine geology grade control system, resulting is substantialreduction of mis-classification of ore/waste • Key Learning: building capacity through relationships. Never give up -
Senior Mining EngineerCrew Gold Corporation Jan 2004 - Mar 2006Gb -
Underground Mine OperatorPlacer Dome Asia Pacific Jan 2003 - Dec 2003
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Senior Mine Geologist - Open Pit & UndergroundPlacer Dome Asia Pacific Feb 2000 - Feb 2003
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Mine GeologistPlacer Dome Asia Pacific Oct 1996 - Feb 2000
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Consulting GeologistResource Service Group Mar 1993 - Oct 1996
Andrew Reid Skills
Andrew Reid Education Details
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Dept Of Minerals And EnergyFirst Class Mine Managers Certificate -
Curtin UniversityMining Engineering -
Curtin UniversityMineral Economics -
Curtin UniversityGraduate School Of Business -
University Of WollongongGeology
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