GPPH & Associates ("GPPH") provides mining, geological, product quality, management, software and project management services to the coal and metalliferous mining industry and have undertaken assignments in Australia, China, India, South Africa and USA.

The Principals of GPPH, Peter J Hayes and Geoffrey Pitkin together have nearly 70 years of mining experience in senior operational and technical roles. GPPH personnel have undertaken a full range of services from pure technical consulting through to strategic corporate advice and has access to industry-recognised professionals in disciplines including:

 GPPH & Associates (GPPH) is a Joint Venture between Pitkin Mining Consultants Pty Limited and PJH Consulting Pty Ltd registered in NSW.

PJH consulting has undertaken extensive consulting work to the coal and metalliferous mining industry on technical, commercial and management matters since its establishment in 2002.

Peter has over 32 years experience in the coal and gold mining industry in Australia and has worked at all levels of management from face Deputy to Chief Operating Officer. Peter has previously been Chief Operating officer of Gympie Gold Ltd and Centennial Coal Ltd, General Manager of Coal Operations Australia, General Manager of Southland Coal and Operations Manager of QCT Resources Ltd. He is a director of the Coal Mines Subsidence Board and is a retired director of the Coal Mining Qualifications Board and the Joint Coal Board Health and Safety Trust.

Established in 1993 Pitkin Mining Consultants has a reputation for quality work throughout the mining industry.  We boast over ten years of successfully improving mining operations for our clients.  We can provide assistance and expertise in all facets of the open cut coal   mining industry.

Geoff has over 30 years experience in the coal industry—qualifications in mining and business—chartered    professional status—membership of the peak mining consulting body in Australia—guaranteeing quality through codes of conduct and ethics. 

A true customer focus to business.