Chris Doon

Experience

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  30 Years Mining Industry Experience

  Jan 1985 - Jan 2016

  Mine Management, Operations & Technical

  • Mine Concept Review & R&D• Mine Management & Mining Operations Management• Feasibility Studies, Due Diligence• Project Management & Team Management• Problem Solving & Project Delivery• Technical Services, Grade Control & Resource Extraction• Environmental & Community Awareness• Coaching, mentoring & training, technical & operations staff

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  Steely Ways

  Nov 1999 - now

  Principal Consultant
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  Eastern Iron Work

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  Feasibility Study Manager
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  Clean Energy Regulator

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  Mining sector leader

  Mining sector leader advising the Assessment and Compliance of energy and emissions reports and Emission Reduction Fund applications from Australia’s largest corporations

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  South Australia Dept of Premier and Cabinet, Mineral Resources division

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  Contract Principal Mine Closure and Assessment officer

  Contract Principal Mine Closure officer – contribute to the development of a strategic framework, processes, policies and guidelines to promote successful mine closure, review and provide advice on the Mine Closure component of all new and revised Mining Proposals to achieve appropriate rehabilitation outcomes, provide advice to the Mining Regulation and Compliance team when mining operations are entering care and maintenance or closure.Contract senior assessment officer – assessment of new mining lease applications, programs for the environmental protection and rehabilitation of complex mining proposals in accordance with legislative requirements, set environmental standards that meet government and community expectations. The focus is on the continuous improvement of processes to deliver efficient and effective services which build credibility and trust with stakeholders. Show less

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  Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, South Australia

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  Contract Mining and Petroleum Liaison Officer

  Contract Mining Liaison, Mining and Petroleum Tenement Officer - administer and coordinate exploration, mining and petroleum licence applications, agreements and projects on the APY Lands, consult with Anangu traditional owners and community members regarding current and proposed exploration, mining and petroleum related activities, be the contact between mineral and petroleum companies and traditional owners, identify opportunities and build capacity within APY Lands.

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  Kokatha Mining Services

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

  Operational Readiness Project Manager

  Operational Readiness Project Manager - Project deliveredKokatha are the traditional owners of a large section of land in the north of South Australia surrounding OZ Minerals Carrapateena Project, BHP Olympic Dam Corporation’s Olympic Dam Project and the Australian Defence Force’s Woomera and Cultana facilities.Kokatha Mining Services (KMS) is a 100 percent Aboriginal owned company and will provide capability to mining companies through its general mining and civil works, plant, equipment and labour hire services.My role as the Operational Readiness Manager for KMS, was to set up an indigenous mining services group at the Carrapateena Mine for OZ Minerals. It included contract scope of works input and review, civil earthworks equipment selection and purchase, recruitment of supervisors and operators, development of management plans and operating guidelines, scheduling of activities to deliver the contract’s requirements. KMS’ largest contract to date commenced with the provision of road maintenance and dust suppression services to the Carrapateena Minesite. This milestone contract will harness the economic potential of the resources industry on Kokatha Land and is just one way in which Kokatha is strategically planning it’s future.Congratulations to Kokatha Aboriginal Services and OZ Minerals – a true partnership with a focus on improving the lives of Kokatha people. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2020 - May 2023

  Mining and Exploration consultant

  Project generation. Due diligence and project assessment for acquisitions. Co-ordinating exploration and mining licence applications. Business improvement and project optimisation.