Joe McDiarmid

Background

About Joe McDiarmid

An experienced and fully qualified Mining Manager and Consultant Principal Mining Engineer with exposure to executive, management, operational, technical and leadership roles in resource companies globally over the last 20+ years. He has a broad exposure to a variety of metalliferous mining methodologies coupled with a well-developed understanding of the commercial, functional and safety management aspects of mining operations. Proven ability at leading large teams, direct reports and sub-contractors simultaneously. Key Strengths- 20+ years exposure to operational, technical and leadership roles in diverse metalliferous companies globally- Vast open pit and underground mine optimisation, design, scheduling and financial modelling capability- Managed and contributed to Due Diligences/Independent Technical Experts Reports for many metals operations in Australia and a diverse range of operations globally- Reliable experienced site management and engineering support- 10 years managing an experienced consulting team of geologists, mining engineers and metallurgists located in the West and East coast of Australia, China, Russia, Jakarta, Turkey and Ulaanbaatar. Exposure to corporate mechanisms and discussions all over the world succinctly communicating projects to institutions/investors/clients- Proven technical capacity project managing scoping studies through to bankable feasibility studies and onto cash-positive operations- Experience Competent Person for JORC and Qualified Person for NI43-101 reporting for most metalliferous Mineral Reserves- Vast knowledge of a variety of mining methodologies across various mineral deposits coupled with a well-developed understanding of the commercial, functional and safety management aspects of mining operations. Intimate operational experience in mine methodologies from small handheld underground mining to some of the largest open pit and underground operations globally; and - Proven ability at leading large teams, direct reports and sub-contractors simultaneously. Responsible for identifying staff members’ talents, developing their skills and managing highly sought after mining teams.