Alumni & Industry
At ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering we’re proud to have enabled talented students, researchers and industry partners to reach their highest potential. Our alumni are among the most sought after in the industry and bring a wealth of passion and purpose to their professional careers. While our industry engagements continue to transform the field.
We believe in empowering innovators and want to hear how our alumni have forged new paths as they take on tomorrow’s challenges.
Alumni profiles
Discover how our alumni have forged new paths as they take on tomorrow’s challenges.
Consulting
Engage an expert to help your team solve complex challenges. Our academics bring world-leading knowledge and experience to assist government agencies, consulting firms, and industrial groups. We also offer flexible professional training programs that can be shaped to suit your needs. Find out how an academic consultant can help you, please email mere.admin@unsw.edu.au
Giving
Support the next generation of changemakers by giving to a cause you believe in. At ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç we want your donation to make a meaningful impact in an area you care about. Whether it’s funding groundbreaking research or supporting scholarships to transform lives, you’re empowered to enable new possibilities and experiences.
Professional societies
Professional societies are a powerful and useful network to, exchange information and promote your discipline. Our staff and students are associated with a number of professional societies. Explore our list to find the right ones for you.
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Professional societies are a powerful and useful network to, exchange information and promote your discipline. Our staff and students are associated with a number of professional societies. Explore our list to find the right ones for you.
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AusIMM is the peak body for people working in the resources sector. AusIMM shapes careers, develops leaders, creates communities and upholds standards.
If you're studying at the ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering you’ll be actively engaged in The AusIMM Sydney Student Chapter. Learn more on the Ìý·É±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ð.
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The MCA is the leading advocate for Australia’s world class minerals industry, promoting and enhancing sustainability, profitability and competitiveness. The MCA engages with:
- the community
- other industries
- industry and representative bodies
- opinion leaders
In order to reinforce and raise awareness of the industry’s contribution to Australia and Australians. Learn more on the Ìý·É±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ð.
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The NSW Minerals Council is the leading industry association representing the state’s minerals industry, providing a united voice for our members. NSW Mining supports the development of a strong and diverse state economy and an effective regulatory framework. Within which the industry can operate profitably and make a meaningful contribution to the state and the people of NSW.
Learn more on the Ìý·É±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ð.
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SME is a member-driven society representing professionals serving the minerals industry in almost 100 countries. SME members are engineers, geologists, educators, students and researchers.
Learn more about .
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PE is the largest individual member organization serving managers, engineers, scientists and other professionals worldwide in the oil and gas industry.
Students in The School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering are actively engaged in SPE ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç to promote the future of the field.
Learn more about theÂ
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The Society of Mining Professors represents the global academic community and is committed to making a significant contribution to the future of the minerals disciplines. The goal of the Society is to guarantee the scientific, technical, academic and professional knowledge required to ensure a sustainable supply of minerals for mankind. The Society facilitates information exchange, research and teaching partnerships and other collaborative activities among its members.
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Industry Advisory BoardÂ
The Industry Advisory Board (IAB) of the School has been constituted to:
- Provide the School with a dynamic view of the external environment and of developments in energy technology
- Provide advice to the School on the relevance and application of its research programs
- Provide insight into the skills of graduate students sought by industry and the community in Australia and overseas, and feedback on how well the School is meeting these needs
- Mentor the School in the development of new relationships that will assist with the execution of its research strategy and the alignment of its curriculum.
The Role of the IAB
The Industry Advisory Board, IAB advises the Head of School on external views of the undergraduate and graduate programs and research directions of the School.
Briefs may also be provided to the IAB at various times to address specific issues that arise in the School. The IAB may also raise issues that it would like to see investigated and provide some advice on these to the Head of School.
The IAB comprises of distinguished people nationally from the oil and gas sector and mining industry. This may include professional from government, who advise on the vision and strategic direction of the School. The Board and takes a real interest in aspects of the School’s operations from a top-level view.
Committee members are selected and highly regarded for their breadth of experience and discussions range across a variety of topics including:
- Governance
- Operational matters
- The strategic direction of the School
- Major initiatives
- Research initiatives
- Teaching programs
- Advice on industry developments
IAB Members
The Committee Board is chaired by a senior industry person and meets two times per year.
Members include:
Peter Coates
Glencore
Bob Cameron
Retired, Former MD of Centennial Coal Company Ltd
Qualifications and Memberships:
- Hon DEng (ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ)
- Hon DBus (Newcastle)
- MBA
- BEng Min (Hons)
- DipGeoscience
- FAusIMM
- FAICD
- FIML
Areas of Expertise:
- Business
- Mining
- Corporate governance
- Government relations
- Health and safety
Biography:
Mining engineer, Mine Manager, and General Manager of Mines with Coal & Allied. Founder, Managing Director and later Chairman of Centennial Coal Company. Chairman of NSW Minerals Council and Australian Coal Association. Various industry and government boards.Â
John Saunders
Linden Group
Ian Sylvester
Egni Advisory
Natalia Beliakova
Mitsui E&P Australia
James Barben
NSW Minerals Council
Andrew Roxburgh
Glencore Coal
Bruce Fulton
Director - Hill TopsGold
Qualifications and Memberships:
- BSc & MSc Earth Science
- MBA
- Fellow AusIMM
- Member CIM
- Member SEG
- NSW Chair & VP AMEC
- Member IAB MERE ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ
Areas of Expertise:
- Corporate & Executive Management
- Governance
- Geology
- HR Management
Biography:
Bruce is a mining executive and has experience both domestically and internationally, in base and
precious metals, mineral sands, coal, oil and gas.Â
Bruce graduated as a geologist but currently provides strategic direction and leadership to various resource groups. His current passion is mentoring
young STEM professionals as they begin their journeys within the global resources.
He is a member of various professional associations, is a company director with a number of groups and is a trusted industry advisor and advocate to variousprofessional and academic groups and a mentor to young professionals.
Vanessa Garling
Wood Mackenzie
John McIntyre
Behre Dolbear Australia
Angus Wyllie
General Manager - Cobar Region, Aurelia Metals
Qualifications and Memberships:
- B.E (Mining) hons -- ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ
- MBA -- CSU
- NSW Mining Engineering Manager Practising Certificate
- Member AusIMM
Areas of Expertise:
- Mining Engineering
- Hard Rock Open Cut and Underground including Sub-Level & Block caving
Biography:
Angus has 25 years of experience acquired in site-based roles across a range of metalliferous operations and mining methods in Australia and Canada. He has led large teams and been responsible for underground block cave and open pit mining operations, whole of site technical services, exploration and life of asset planning, capital projects and HSEC functions. Angus has a degree in mining engineering, a Master of Business Administration and a NSW Mining Engineering Manager competency.Â
Tracey Winters
Santos Ltd
Brendan Howard
General Manager Technical Capability, Rio Tinto
Qualifications and Memberships:
- BSc (Hons)
- MBA
- Fellow AusIMM
- Member AIG, CIM, SME
Areas of Expertise:
- Geoscience
- Mining
- Technical capability development
Biography:
An experienced mining industry professional with more than 30 years at Rio Tinto working on a wide range of exploration and development projects in Australia and around the world.
Bryan Quinn
Aurelia Metals
Mr Tom Pyke
Policy Manager, Industry Skills and CareersÂ
Qualifications and Memberships:
- MBA
- GradDipEd ±«±·³§°ÂÌý
- BA University of Manchester
Areas of Expertise:
- Education
- Widening participation
- Career developmentÂ
- Graduate employability
Biography:
With over a decade of experience in Australian education, I've supported students across NSW, working in schools and higher education. My experience covers strategic and operational leadership in employability, widening participation, and educational design. I currently advise on industry skills policy, and the promotion of careers within the mining and minerals industry.
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