Ground Truths In Mining

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I'm a senior leader with over 30 years of operational and technical experience in the mining and mining services sector, working across Owner, EPCM, and EPC roles. I bring a disciplined, outcome-focused approach to capital projects and business-critical initiatives, with deep expertise in the early stages of project development—pre-feasibility, feasibility, and FEED. I'm known for delivering practical solutions on time and within budget, while effectively managing risk. I've led businesses with annual revenues of up to $95 million and managed teams of over 250 professionals. I'm passionate about building high-performing teams, embedding strong governance, and creating long-term, sustainable value through complex project environments.

Q2. Are global players gaining ground over local firms, or is local/regional knowledge still a major advantage in winning work?

Tier 1 miners tend to rely on Tier 1 Global service providers. The erroneous premise is that large firms have the best and limitless experts available. This is untrue and contrary to what occurs in this region. A large firm will be made of locally dispersed branch offices, which compete with each other for revenue…