With over 20 years of experience in the mining industry, both in Australia and internationally, Shaun brings demonstrated capability both as a Mining Engineer and as a Technical/Operational Leader. Shaun has worked across multiple commodities including Coal, Iron Ore, and Potash as both a consultant and directly for mine operators, and brings a unique mix of skills to the Talisman team that comes from working across all levels of the mining value chain. Most recently Shaun was the Head of a large technical organisation that was accountable for mine site and corporate activities relating to Geoscience, Mine Planning, Spatial, Geotechnical, Water and Closure Planning.

Dave has a wealth of experience in mine planning, scheduling, and software systems and brings extensive expertise to our team. He has a successful track record in short to medium term scheduling and budget forecasting, as well as experience in site process analysis and software system support. Previously, Dave was a Production Scheduler at Glencore’s Ulan West Underground operations and a Mine Planner at Bulga Underground. He supports our clients by providing support for their mine planning and scheduling needs.

Clinton has extensive experience in managing all facets of construction, mine operations, care and maintenance and mine rehabilitation. As a qualified Site Senior Executive, he’s successfully managed mining operations for companies such as BMA, Anglo American and Yancoal. He has a reputation for overseeing large mining operations and ensuring teams are functioning efficiently and in line with safety, HSE and production compliance. Most recently, he was SSE/Operations Manager for South32’s Eagle Downs site where he was responsible for maintaining statutory compliance during the study and transition phase of the project. Prior to this, from 2017 – 2019, he was responsible for major shutdowns across seven BMA mine sites, managing major rebuilds on 28 draglines and 17 electric rope shovels.

Claire McGahan is an experienced underground coal Mining Engineer with over a decade of expertise in mine planning, technical services, and underground coal operations. She specializes in developing life-of-asset (LoA) plans, managing technical mine planning support, and providing competent person reporting under JORC standards. Her background includes experience with Whitehaven Coal, RungePincockMinarco, and Anglo American, where she led various feasibility studies, mine designs, and risk management processes. Claire is also proficient in advanced mine planning software such as XPAC and Deswik, contributing to her strategic and operational success in the mining industry.

Chris is an experienced leader and mining professional with over 15 years in the mining sector, specializing in open cut coal operations. With a keen interest in business improvement Chris has supported site teams develop significant value both directly as an Improvement Manager on site, as well as through his various roles in Mine Planning teams. Chris has expertise across a range of mine planning software packages and has demonstrated capacity across all mine planning time horizons and project stages.

Andrew has nearly 30 years of experience in Queensland and New South Wales coal mines, holding degrees in Mining and Mechanical Engineering, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment, and statutory qualifications. He has served in various senior management operational, technical, and corporate roles, including Open Cut Mining Engineer at Oaky Creek, managing Thiess’ contract at North Goonyella and its transition to Peabody, and Cook Colliery Expansion Manager, where he led the concept study and transformation of a bord and pillar mine into a modern longwall operation.

Since completing a Bachelor of Mining Engineering at University of Queensland in 2012 and a Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation through UNSW in 2014, Robert has over 10 years’ experience working in operational, technical and business improvement roles throughout the Queensland mining industry. He first began his mining career at Oaky Creek Mine as an underground operator and then moved to Anglo American’s Grosvenor Mine where he worked as a Mining Engineer for 4 years. His experience provides him with the knowledge to support any mining operation as they strive to improve equipment utilisation, planning efficiency and cost reductions.

Pierre has 25 years of experience as a mining engineer, predominantly in open-cut coal mines throughout Queensland. His expertise in mine design, strategic planning, reserve estimation (JORC reporting) and project development enables Pierre to support across all time horizons and aspects of the mining value chain. With extensive experience in operational and corporate contexts, Pierre is able to engage with technical, operational and leadership teams for Talisman clients.

Nicholas Mead is a dedicated mining professional with a strong background in mining engineering, driven by a passion for optimising mining operations and ensuring safety and compliance. With a diverse range of experiences across various roles in the mining industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to the table. His extensive experience includes roles at Cowal Gold Operations, Evolution Mining, and Moranbah North Mine, Anglo American, where he excelled in mine planning and production forecasting. Nicholas thrives on challenges and is always keen to find innovative solutions to complex problems in the mining industry. With a strong foundation in mine planning, production forecasting, and technical services, he is committed to contributing his expertise to the success of future projects and the continued advancement of the mining sector.

Joshua joined Talisman from Redpath Australia where he was a Mining Estimator for 2 years. Prior to this, he was a Mining Engineer in the technical services team at Carborough Downs for Fitzroy Australia Resources and ABM Contractors. Joshua first began his underground coal mining career at Cook Colliery near Blackwater in 2014, gaining operational experience in development and longwall operations, belt installations and maintenance and mine planning. He graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) and Graduate Diploma of Mine Ventilation.

Harry, a Principal Mining Engineer with RPEQ and FAusIMM(CP) affiliations, holds a Bachelor’s in Mining Engineering, an MBA, a Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Exploration, and a Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation. With over 28 years of local and international mining engineering experience, he excels in mine planning and scheduling, critical path analysis, and financial modeling, while effectively managing project teams. As a former Inspector of Mines, Harry drove health and safety improvements in the Queensland mining sector. In senior roles, he managed planning functions at Illawarra Metallurgical Coal and held positions at Anglo American, Peabody and Coal India Limited and led teams of engineers and planners. Harry brings valuable expertise and dedication to the mining sector.

Grant began his mining career in 2010 as a drilling offsider, working across multiple greenfield and brownfield exploration projects across Western Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland. In 2012, Grant completed a Bachelor of Mining and Geotechnical Engineering (Honours) through University Queensland. As a graduate, he worked in operational roles across several AngloAmerican underground operations before obtaining his Queensland Deputy’s Certificate of Competency. Before joining the Talisman team, Grant spent several years in operational and statutory leadership roles, including as an ERZ Controller, and relief Mining Senior Official.

Francois is a Mining Engineer with 20 years of experience in Coal, Platinum and Uranium mining in both South Africa and Canada. He obtained his Mining Engineering degree from the University of Pretoria in 2005, obtained his South African Mine Managers’ Certificate of Competency in 2008 and registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa in 2012. Francois spent close to a decade in the mining operational environment managing production in opencast and underground coal operations before moving to Technical Services. As a Mining Engineer, Francois gained experience in dragline planning and simulation, drilling and blasting, loading and hauling, scheduling and design. Before joining mining consultancy, Francois was the Head of Department for Technical Services which included Geosciences, Rock Engineering, Mine Planning, Ventilation and Hygiene, Survey, LifeEx Projects, Business Improvement, Environmental Management and Safety on a large scale open cut coal operation.