Jon has over 17 years of experience working in the mining sector and has worked on over 55 mining projects around the world in many different capacities, mostly around his expertise in mine-mill integration. He has been exposed to all aspects of operations including prospecting and staking claims, R&D, mine planning and design, engineering and project management and consulting services in mining and mineral processing operations.
Selected Accomplishments
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Vale- Voisey’s Bay (2022): Commissioning Start-up Support, Underground Operations– Commissioning Engineer on Reid Brook and Eastern Deeps dewatering and bulk material handling systems as well as various other underground construction projects. Responsibilities were completed before project deadlines (not incl. construction group).
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BBA- Material Self-Heating Laboratory (2020): Commissioning and Commercializing (including closing 13 sales in business development) a self-heating and stirred tank reactor leach testing facility.
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Detour Gold (Agnico Eagle)-Detour Lake (2016): Process Improvement Consultant – Performed measurement system analysis, head grade recovery curve creation, Kaizens, lean board creation, surveys, sample collections and maintenance profiles, 5S, lab assessments (assay lab and mill lab) and re-design to significantly improve throughput and reduce operational variance.