Talisman

Contact us

From industry, for industry

Talisman is a people focused business that specialise in tailored services for the resources sector.

About Talisman

From industry, for industry.

Talisman is a people focused business that specialise in tailored services for the resources sector.

About Talisman
Home Page Icons1-02
Home Page Icons1-03
Home Page Icons1-01
New Home Page Icons-05
New Home Page Icons-04
Decarbonsation home icon
Mining proffessional looking at the back of a mining haul truck

Talisman Technical provides comprehensive solutions for the resources sector, including ESG and Sustainability Advisory, Operational Resourcing, Safety Management, and Mining Advisory.

TALISMAN TECHNICAL
Bo Hanson delivering a Talisman Championship Future Offsite leadership event

Leveraging the elite sporting philosophies, Talisman People enhances team potential with three bespoke programs including Championship Future, Frontline Leaders, and Team Membership.

TALISMAN PEOPLE

Man using ProdMate in the field

Talisman Digital Specialise in big data analysis and digital production management. Our Prodmate platform offers real-time tracking and agile planning for improved production.

TALISMAN DIGITAL

Our Expertise:

Industry-Focused Solutions

Talisman is a targeted, complimentary mining services business consolidating customised offerings to support the mining industry. The cornerstone service offerings have been deliberately targeted to address the key pillars of challenge confronting the industry.

Our vision is to partner with organisations in the resource sector to assist them in delivering incredible results. Results that are meaningful, sustainable and cognisant of the ever-evolving operating environment. We deliver value to the full stakeholder chain – not out of obligation; rather, out of an understanding that this is great business.

Our Story

Why Talisman:

Delivering Unparalleled Success

Talisman has a unique industry understanding of your needs, the challenges in the contemporary operating environment and the rigors and ultimate fiduciary responsibility of being entrusted with management of investor funds. We have not only walked a mile in our client’s shoes, we have run a marathon. 

Talisman believes there is a confluence of once in a generation challenges bearing down on the mining sector at present; challenges that are likely to be amplified over the ensuing years. Talisman is uniquely experienced, deeply connected and positioned to translate these challenges to opportunity.

About Talisman
Talisman Technical Logo (blue)

Advancing Underground & Open-Cut Operations

Talisman Technical’s Mining Advisory delivers tailored solutions for open-cut and underground operations, focusing on optimised design, compliance, and risk management.

  • PRE-FEASIBILITY & BANKABLE FEASIBILITY STUDIES
  • OPERATIONAL READINESS
  • DUE DILIGENCE & ITE WORK
  • ASSET REVIEWS & VALUATIONS
  • JORC RESOURCES & RESERVES REPORTS
  • OPERATIONAL PLANNING & READINESS
  • MINE DESIGN & SCHEDULING
  • HAULAGE DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
  • MINE INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING
  • DATA ANALYSIS & BENCHMARKING
  • COST & FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
  • MINE MANAGEMENT & PERSONNEL
Mining Advisory
Talisman Technical Logo (blue)

Your Partner in Mine Safety and Compliance

Talisman Technical provides expert HSE solutions, ensuring mining industry compliance, risk mitigation, and sustainable operations across the mining lifecycle.

  • CRITICAL CONTROL MANAGEMENT
  • MANAGEMENT ADVISORY
  • GOVERNANCE, AUDITING & ASSURANCE
  • EMERGENCY RESPONSE
  • SAFETY & HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
  • SPECIALIST ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY SERVICES
  • RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORKS
Safety & Compliance
Talisman Technical Logo (blue)

Shaping Sustainable Resource Stewardship

Offering comprehensive Environment, Social, & Governance strategies, we shape sustainable stewardship across the resource sector for holistic, dynamic, and risk-aware business operations.

  • ESG FRAMEWORKS AND STRATEGIES
  • GOVERNANCE AND ASSURANCE
  • FINANCE, INSURANCE AND MARKET ADVISORY
  • SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
  • SPECIALIST ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY SERVICES
  • DECARBONISATION
  • RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORKS
  • ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS
Talisman ESG
Talisman Technical Logo (blue)

Guiding your business towards net zero emissions

We provide comprehensive decarbonisation services, aiding businesses in their transition towards net zero emissions. Leveraging data and innovative solutions, we help clients optimise asset performance, automate reporting, and achieve sustainable growth.

  • BASELINE ASSESSMENTS
  • DECARBONISATION PATHWAY PLANNING
  • IMPLEMENTATION PLANNING
  • ELECTRIFICATION
  • STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT
  • ESG ASSURANCE & AUDITING
  • NON-TECHNICAL RISK ASSESSMENTS
Decarbonisation
Talisman People Logo

Empowering Winning Culture In Organisations

Talisman People empowers organisations through three transformative programs: the Championship Future Offsite sets the winning direction, the Frontline Leaders Program develops practical skills, and Team Membership Program fosters collective ownership.

  • CHAMPIONSHIP FUTURE OFFSITE
  • FRONTLINE LEADERS PROGRAM
  • TEAM MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
Talisman People

A Fully Integrated Production Managment Solution

ProdMate® is an integrated and scalable, digital, paperless, production management system which simplifies management of production and projects to increase productivity and improve efficiency.

  • MEETING MANAGER
  • PRODNOTE
  • PLANNING BOARD
  • KPI ANALYSIS
Talisman Digital

The Talisman Impact:

Discover Our Success

VIEW CASE STUDIES

Operational Readiness for the Meadowbrook Project

READ ARTICLE

Comprehensive Review and Revamp of Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) for Anglo American

READ ARTICLE

QBE – ESG Audit and Assurance Project

READ ARTICLE

Operational Readiness and Project Development for the Curragh North Underground Project

READ ARTICLE

Our Valued Partners

Appain logo new

Meet the people behind

Talisman

View Our Team

Isobel Standfast

Environmental Specialist

Isobel is a highly qualified professional with a diverse set of skills and experience in environmental management, business management, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies. Her experience in the mining sector, particularly in underground coal mines, spans across all stages of the mining life cycle, including operations, care and maintenance, rehabilitation, and closure. In addition to her mining sector experience, Isobel has also gained a professional certificate in ESG and Social Responsibility and has worked with several companies to develop ESG strategies and roadmaps across a range of industries.

Claire Di Corleto

Health & Safety Specialist

Claire has been working in the fields of Occupational Hygiene and Health and Safety for 10 years, predominantly in the mining and resources sector. Claire has developed health risk assessment programs ranging from basic approaches for frontline workers through to health risk registers based around health and hygiene matrices. She has conducted audits of health and safety systems for major mining and resource companies against Regulatory Standards and codes. In addition to this, she has implemented and maintained hygiene data management systems including health and safety reporting analysis and the preparation of subsequent annual reports.

Justin Joubert

CEO of Talisman Technical

Justin is a mining executive with over 15 years’ experience leading operational and corporate teams. He has worked across all stages of the mining life cycle, including mine approvals, greenfield operations, brownfield expansions and mine closure. Justin has held senior management and executive roles at AngloAmerican and Fitzroy Australia Resources, which have included the development and implementation of business-wide strategies as they relate to safety, compliance, risk management, ESG (Environment, Social, Governance), business improvement, corporate governance and mine site approvals. Justin holds a Bachelor of Applied Science, Master in Business Administration (MBA), and Graduate Diploma of Mining Engineering (Mine Management).

Elmien Ballot

Lead Environmental Auditor

Elmien is an environmental and auditing professional with more than 25 years’ experience as a manager, superintendent, and lead auditor. She has worked across Australia and South Africa in the resources sector for companies such as Wesfarmers, De Beers, Foskor, and Coronado in commodities ranging from coal to diamonds. Throughout her career, she has been involved in third-party, internal and supplier audits of ISO management systems, operations, and regulatory compliance. Elmien’s Master of Environmental Management specialised in sustainability, while the research for her Master of Anthropology identified critical factors in the development of children’s environmental awareness.

Ivan Budd

Head of ESG Advisory

Ivan brings deep functional expertise across safety and ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) in large, complex organisations. He has 20 years’ experience in the resources and aerospace sector where he has held senior, business wide roles in some of the world’s leading organisations. Ivan has experience across the management systems cycle to drive development, implementation, governance, and continual improvement of business processes across the ESG portfolio. Ivan has a proven track record in delivering excellence in safety and sustainability performance and assurance through his collaborative and risk focused approach. Ivan holds Bachelor qualifications in health and safety and Masters in sustainability studies.

Dermot Tomelty

Health Safety and Compliance Manager​

Dermot is an experienced and qualified Health, Safety and Compliance professional with a career spanning over 16 years across the resources industry. With a proven track record in driving safety and compliance in line with industry best practice. Dermot has a background in WHSE, Statutory compliance and operations. With a demonstrated capability in all areas of Health, Safety and Risk. Dermot has held positions with several tier one mining operations including Rio Tinto and Anglo American.

Dave Thomas

Principal Mining Engineer

Dave Thomas is a Mining Engineer with over 35 years of underground operational and consulting experience. Dave has conducted numerous studies for coal companies and financial institutions in Australia and the USA, including conceptual to final feasibility studies, life of mine business plans, due diligence investigation for both buyers and sellers, Independent Engineer for ASX listings, and design and management of exploration projects. Dave has also conducted several vent simulation studies for Australian producers and participated in several geotechnical studies

Nathan Sharpe

Director

With over 10 years’ experience in the mining industry, Nathan combines his passion for people leadership, operational experience and sporting accolades to drive and develop high performing teams. With over 100 matches played for the Australian Wallabies, 20 as Captain, Nathan played for over 15 years at the elite Australian level in rugby union. In 2010, Nathan transitioned out of sport and into the mining industry where he established SES Labour Solutions. Nathan brings unique capabilities in designing and delivering exceptional leadership and coaching development programs, which result in improved performance and long-standing relationships for clients.

What can we help you achieve?

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Where will your career take you?

JOIN THE TEAM