Experience

Project Manager for evaluation and design of a heap leach facility and TSF (thickened tailings). Preparation of concepts (start up through to closure), evaluation reports, technical review and client liaison.

Evaluation of TSF options (expansion of the existing TSF, construction of new TSFs adjacent to the existing facility, dry stacking and in-pit tailings storage) for the new gold project and tailings retreatment. Preparation of concepts from start up through to closure, evaluation of options, production of a technical report and client liaison.

Review of the prefeasibility study design for the tailings storage facility using thickened tailings for the Dominga Project (magnetite / copper) as part of the ‘gap analyses prior to the Definitive Feasibility Study.

Advice on design concepts (start up through to closure), operation, audits, inspections, management reviews, advice on seepage, stability, tailings deposition, water recovery and preparation of tailings disposal strategy plans.

Project Manager for evaluation of valley type TSF including preparation of concepts (start up through to closure), evaluation reports, technical review and client liaison.

Project reviewer for the Tailings Storage Facilities designed by others November 2016. Gaps in the design and operations identified and recommendations provided for improvements to the existing design by encapsulating these facilities with mine waste from pit cutbacks to form an integrated waste landform (IWL). The IWL was adopted and constructed in 2019/2020.

Participation in the study and development of concept options for the design for the tailings storage facility using thickened tailings for the proposed HDPE lined Tailings Storage Facility.  Review of design criteria and design documents for the final option.

Advice on design concepts (start up through to closure), operation, audits, inspections, management reviews, advice on seepage, stability, tailings deposition, water recovery and preparation of tailings disposal strategy plans.

Advice on design concepts (start up through to closure), operation, audits, inspections, management reviews, advice on seepage, stability, tailings deposition, water recovery and preparation of tailings disposal strategy plans.