Mining
10 mining consultants
Each of these ten mining consultants currently does mining consulting work, either at a consulting firm or in an independent practice. Readers can learn how a mining consultant approaches mine planning, technical studies, due diligence and operational improvement for mining companies and investors.
Professionals to explore
01—10Clark Gilbert
LinkedInExperience: Senior Mining Consultant · Stantec
Senior Mining Consultant at Stantec since 2019, and Independent Mining Consultant at AllMining LLC since 2019; his profile headline describes him as owner of AllMining LLC, an independent mining consultancy. He is a former Lead - Underground Mining, Technical & Sustainability at Anglo American (2014–2019) and former General Manager at Stillwater Canada Inc (2013–2014).
Francois Taljaard
LinkedInExperience: Practice Leader and Principal Consultant (Mining Engineering) · SRK CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED
Practice Leader and Principal Consultant (Mining Engineering) at SRK CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED since 2026, and former Principal Consultant (2022–2026) and Senior Consultant (Mining Engineering) (2019–2022) at SRK Consulting. His profile lists skills in mine optimisation, mine design, production scheduling, equipment optimisation, cost estimation and techno-economic modelling.
Franz Schlosser
LinkedInExperience: Senior Principal Mining Consultant · Mining Plus
Senior Principal Mining Consultant at Mining Plus since 2025, and former Executive Consultant at RPMGlobal (2021–2025). His profile describes more than 35 years working as an executive mining engineer improving mining operations, and leading underground and open-pit mining projects to make them more efficient and profitable.
Joe Spiteri
LinkedInExperience: Principal Mining Consultant · JOSEPH G. SPITERI, P. Geo. / SGM CONSULTANTS INC.
Principal Mining Consultant at JOSEPH G. SPITERI, P. Geo. / SGM CONSULTANTS INC. since 1995. His profile describes technical and operating experience as a geologist, an engineer, a mine manager, an evaluation manager, an executive, a consultant and a board member. He is a former Vice President and Officer at Campbell Resources Inc. (1993–1995).
Karl van Olden
LinkedInExperience: Director and Head of Mining & Metals - Underground Mining · AMC Consultants
Director and Head of Mining & Metals - Underground Mining at AMC Consultants since 2026, and former Global Lead - Underground Mining (2025–2026) and Executive Lead - Consulting (2021–2025) there. His profile describes a mining engineer with 35 years of operational and technical experience in open-pit and underground mines across Africa and Australia. He was Partner Manager Mining at ERM (2015–2021).
Ken Kuchling, P.Eng
LinkedInExperience: Mineral Industry Consultant · KJ Kuchling Consulting Ltd.
Mineral Industry Consultant at KJ Kuchling Consulting Ltd. since 1995. His profile describes over 25 years providing mineral industry services, including opportunity evaluations and strategy and due diligence. He was also Senior Mine Engineer at Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. (1997–2000) and Chief Mine Engineer at Mosaic Potash (1985–1989).
Lebesani Lundu Mashabile
LinkedInExperience: Principal Mining Consultant · Abmincon Botswana Pty Ltd
Principal Mining Consultant at Abmincon Botswana Pty Ltd since 2019. The profile describes expertise in underground and open-pit mine planning and strategic business planning, work as a SAMREC Competent Person, and over 30 years of experience spanning open-pit and underground mining operations. Former Principal Mining Engineer - UG at Debswana Diamond Company (2017–2018).
Peter Trout FAusIMM GAICD
LinkedInExperience: Director & Principal Consultant · Mineri Services Pty Ltd
Director & Principal Consultant at Mineri Services Pty Ltd since 2023; his profile headline describes him as an independent consultant in mining and metals. He is a mining engineer whose profile lists executive and management roles spanning site operations, project studies and development, mergers and acquisitions, and mine planning and design. He is a former Chief Operating Officer at Aurelia Metals (2019–2023).
Rod Smith
LinkedInExperience: Director & Principal · Beresford Advisory
Director & Principal at Beresford Advisory since 2020; his profile says he is the founding Principal of this Brisbane-based resources sector consultancy, which supports decision making across the mineral value chain. A geoscientist by qualification, he is a former Chief Advisor Planning & Scheduling (2016–2019) and Chief Advisor Mining Engineering (2012–2014) at Rio Tinto.
Wilson Feltus
LinkedInExperience: Principal Mining Engineer, Technical Manager · Zanterra Solutions Pty Ltd
Principal Mining Engineer, Technical Manager at Zanterra Solutions Pty Ltd since 2019; his profile says he works there as an independent mining consultant, primarily assisting with mining studies at a principal consultant or expert level, with an understanding of most aspects of open pit and underground mining. He is a former Principal Mining Engineer, Manager Mining at AMC Consultants (2011–2019).
Choose the right perspective
Match the consultant's mining method and commodity experience, such as open pit or underground, to your project, and check whether they can act as a competent or qualified person under codes like JORC, NI 43-101 or SAMREC if your reporting needs one. Ask whether they will do the technical work themselves or manage a team at a larger consultancy.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies differ, and what should a mining company expect from each?
- 02How do you test whether a mine plan and production schedule are realistic before committing capital?
- 03What red flags do you look for during technical due diligence on a mining project?
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