Frank Grima

Frank is competent Mining Engineer with 15+ year’s experience, in more than 12 countries, multiple commodities, and across all areas of mine planning. He’s equipped with expert level technical knowledge, in addition to advanced analytical, critical thinking and collaboration skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.Engineering (Mining), 2008 University of Wollongong
  • Registered Professional Engineer of QLD, 2015 (#15804)
  • MAusIMM CP(MINING), 2015 (#223065)
  • Masters of Applied Finance, 2017 Kaplan

coal

copper

diamonds

gold

phosphate

Experience

  • Dragline Planning
  • Dozer Planning
  • Truck/Shovel Planning
  • Coal Quality and Blending
  • Medium Term Planning
  • Long Term Planning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Rehabilitation and Closure

Specialization

  • Mine Design
  • Mine Reserving
  • Mine Scheduling
  • Mine Optimization
  • LOM Planning
  • Cost Estimation
  • Economic Evaluation

Mining Methods

  • Strip Mining
  • Dragline Mining
  • Dozer Push Mining
  • Terrace Mining
  • Open Pit Mining
  • Bucketwheel Excavators
  • Autonomous Haualge

Locations worked

Australia

  • Appin West
  • Blackwater
  • Boggabri
  • Bylong
  • Commodore
  • Duralie
  • Hail Creek
  • Peak Downs
  • Saraji
  • Yallourn

South Africa

  • Goedgevonden
  • Grootegeluk
  • Izimbiwa
  • Klipsruit
  • Middleburg
  • Wolvekrans

Canada

  • Estevan
  • Paintearth
  • Sheerness
  • Sunhills

Columbia

  • Calenturitas
  • Cerrejon
  • La Jagua

Mongolia

  • Baruun Naran
  • Sharyn Gol
  • Ukhaa Khudag

Morocco

  • Benguerir
  • Khouribga

Botswana

  • Jwaneng

Egypt

  • Sukari

India

  • Sharshatali

Indonesia

  • Asam Asam
  • Gunung Bara Utama
  • Mahakam Sumber Jaya
  • Melak
  • Sengatta
  • Wahana Hanoman

Russia

  • Khakassia
  • Pravoberegnoe

USA

  • Kemmerer

Ireland

  • The Lisheen Mine