Chartered Mining Engineer with some 34 years of international experience in operations, due diligence, project evaluation, operational readiness, feasibility studies and technical auditing. Several years’ experience of developing mineral projects through various stages of studies to FEED, detailed engineering, and implementation and always with an emphasis on the financial return of a project rather than just production. A strong entrepreneurial background having previously owned my own mines and contracting company.
Experienced and adept at putting together teams of people from different technical and operational disciplines, as well as different cultural backgrounds and managing those teams in, often, difficult and pressurised situations. A good team leader who enjoys mentoring but is not afraid to exert control when required. A strong technical background and a good understanding of all the elements of a mineral operation from mining and processing to environmental and social aspects.
Familiar with and competent in dealing with all stakeholders including Government departments, shareholders, local communities, NGO’s and suppliers. Also, happy giving presentations (both formal and informal) and representing the company to external parties.
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