My main area of expertise is as a geotechnical consultant undertaking, managing and delivering geotechnical assessments for mining development. Experience includes site based audits, planning and managing field investigations, undertaking geotechnical design from scoping to feasibility level, and conducting independent technical reviews and due diligence projects for major mining companies and international financial institutions.I am available to undertake individual projects and assignments, or work collaboratively within client teams. Areas of expertise include:- Geotechnical assessment from scoping to feasibility study levels- Planning and executing geotechnical data collection programmes- Maximising geotechnical data collection from diamond drilling- QA/QC of structural data collection, including televiewer and photogrammetry- Rock mass characterisation- Slope stability analysis- Waste dump design- Rockfall analysis and mitigation- Forensic review / analysis of pit slope failure- Operational audits- Hazard identification and risk assessment- Review / formulation of ground control management plans- Reconciliation and slope performance assessment- Geotechnical assessment for mining infrastructure and closure planning- Independent technical review