Our people
management team at ballarat gold mine
Exploration Manager
Bill reid
Bachelor of Science (Geology)
University of Sydney
Bill has been a geologist for over 20 years, with experience in industry, survey geology, consulting and university. He has worked on gold, base metal and regional projects in Australia, Canada and Africa, principally in exploration geology.He is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
Processing Manager
mark davies
Bachelor of Applied Science (Metallurgy)
University of Ballarat
Mark has over 30 years’ experience in mineral processing, extractive metallurgy and mine site management roles.
He has worked in a number of Australian gold and base metal operations including Kambalda, Leinster, Olympic Dam, Ballarat and Mt Rawdon.
Health and Safety Manager
Leigh Searle
Leigh has over 10 years’ experience in the mining industry in various operational, training and safety roles. He has worked in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa.
Leigh is a member of the Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) and the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
Technical Services Manager
basudev paudel
Masters of Mining Engineering
University of Ballarat
Basu is a Mining Engineer with over 10 years of underground operational experience in Victorian Gold Mines.
Basu is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).