Dr Craig
Stegman
PhD, MScEng, BSc
(Hons)
Managing Director
Appointed General Manager of Northparkes in 2007 following
previous roles at Northparkes as General Manager-E48 Project,
Mining Manager and Manager Surface Operations (open cut and ore
processing). Prior to this, Craig was Site Manager and Geology
Manager at Peak Gold Mines. Craig has over 24 years experience in
the mining industry, starting his career as an exploration
geologist working in Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Solomon Islands
and Australia. Craig is a member of the Executive Committee of the
NSW Minerals Council, Chairman of the Environment and Community
committee of the NSWMC, Director of Copper Development Centre,
Australia Ltd.
Simon
Cameron
General Manager - Operations
Appointed general manager operations at Northparkes in September
2011, prior to this Simon worked at Barrick Gold, Australia Pacific
where he was the regional lead of maintenance and engineering for
four years. Simon has about 20 years experience in the mining
industry. He completed a Marine Engineer Degree at the Australian
Maritime College, a Mechanical Engineering Degree and a Masters in
Reliability and Risk. Simon is a member of the Institute of
Engineers Australia.
Andrew
Lye
BSc
General Manager Projects
Appointed General Manager Projects at Northparkes in 2009 following
previous roles at Northparkes as Manager Operational Support
(Exploration and Evaluation, Environment, Health, Safety, Community
and Farms), Acting General Manager Underground Operations, Manager
Exploration and Evaluation, Manager ESHCF and Exploration
Superintendent. Andrew has over 19 years experience in the mining
industry, starting his career as an exploration geologist working
throughout Australia. Andrew is a member of the Exploration Working
Group with the NSW Minerals Council and a member of the Small
Working Group to the NSW Minerals Ministerial Advisory
Council.
Elton
Peebles
B.E. (Mining)
UNSW
Manager Mining
Elton joined Northparkes in 2006, with responsbility for mining
activities for the Lift 2N and E48 underground mines.
Elton has over 15 years experience working in the mining
industry throughout NSW, QLD and SA in technical, operational and
management roles. Prior to joining Northparkes Elton had extensive
management experience within the mining industry including
Development Superintendent at George Fisher Mine in QLD and
Production Manager at Olympic Dam Mine in SA. Elton holds statutory
mine management qualifications in QLD, SA and NSW.
Anthony
Butcher
Manager - Ore Processing and
Logistics
Appointed manager Ore Processing and Logistics at Northparkes in
February 2011. Prior to this Anthony was the principal advisor HSE
systems implementation with Rio Tinto's corporate function for
health, safety, environment and communities (HSEC). Anthony has
more than 10 years global experience in Rio Tinto, having worked in
processing and business improvement roles in Aluminium, Copper,
Technology and Innovation and the Corporate HSEC function. Anthony
has a MSc in Chemistry, and is a Six Sigma black belt (business
improvement methodology).
Matthew
Betts
B.E. (Mech.) Sydney
University
Manager Engineering
Appointed Engineering Manager in 2007 following previous roles
at Northparkes as UG Maintenance Superintendent and Lift 2 Project
Engineer. Matthew has over 16 years experience working in the
mining, engineering and construction industries. Prior to
Northparkes Matthew worked for a number of engineering and
construction companies, including Transfield, GRD Minproc and
SNC-Lavalin on the design of mineral processing plants and power
generation facilities throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Rob
Cunningham
Grd Dip Eng
(Mining)
UNSW
Manager Surface Mining
Appointed Surface Mining Manager in February 2010, prior to the
current position Rob was the Surface Mining Production
Superintendent and Underground Production Superintendent. He has
over 16 years mining and processing experience. Rob completed a
Diploma of Mining Engineering in 2006 and achieved a Below Ground
Production Managers Certificate in 2007. Rob was recruited to the
Surface Mining team in 2008 and achieved his Above Ground
Production Managers Certificate later that year. Rob had an
electrical background prior to commencing his career in mining.
Kerrie
Edwards
B.App Sci (Resource
Management)
Manager Environment, Safety, Health,
Community and Farms
Promoted to the position in late 2009. Prior to this Kerrie held
various Superintendent roles within the ESHCF Department. She has
15 years experience in the mining industry, including a variety of
commodities such as iron ore, gold and copper. More recently Kerrie
has added Health, Safety and Community to her portfolio.
Jacques
Labuschagne
B.Comm
Manager
Commercial
Appointed to the Commercial Manager in 2010. Prior to this
Jacques was Business Services Superintendant at Northparkes. He has
over fifteen years mining related experience. Jacques started his
career with Rio Tinto's Rossing Uranium mine in various financial
roles in the operation. Jacques also lead the finance team at the
Rossing Foundation the social responsibility arm of Rossing
Uranium.
Adele
Bintley
Manager - People and Capability
Development
Promoted to the position in early 2010. Prior to this Adele was
Human Resources Superintendent at Northparkes. Adele has over 20
years experience in the resource sector. She has worked in
corporate HR and business development, as well as both fly in / fly
out and residential roles. Adeles experience in change management,
indigenous employment programs and professional coaching provides
value across her generalist HR skills. Adele is a member of the
local Rotary Club, as well as being a supporter of several
charities.