Geoffrey N Pitkin
Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Hons 1)
Master of Business Administration
Member of Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Chartered Practising Mining Engineer
Member of the Mining Industry Consultants Association
Geoff has 33 years experience in the New South Wales and Queensland coal industries with a background in open cut and underground operations, new mine development and the preparation of feasibility studies.
Geoff has worked as a consultant for the last 17 years. He has developed particular skills in the areas of dragline operations, the application of mining technologies, mineral economics and finance, software development, strategic planning and project management.
Geoff has managed and performed major feasibility and pre-feasibility studies, strategic studies at both the corporate and business unit level, technical and due diligence reviews, financial studies and valuations, equipment comparisons and justifications, rehabilitation studies and short and long term planning.
through best practice consulting. Membership is through peer review of expertise and is not available to all consultants. Up to date practices are ensured by mandatory continuing professional development. MICA membership ensures that I am a competent person for the JORC reserves estimation and Valmin codes. The MICA code of ethics and the consultants code of conduct ensure the interests of the client are foremost.