Mark Chesher
Mark Chesher is an accomplished Independent Principal Mining Engineer with extensive experience as a mining industry expert. His career spans four decades in the resource industry, in both operational and consulting roles, gaining expertise in mine planning, operations management, and mine engineering.
Mark has held significant positions, including a long tenure at AMC Consultants, where he managed mining feasibility studies for diverse mining projects globally, as well as managing an open pit planning team of up to 15 engineers. His expertise in mine operations, project management, and feasibility studies is well-regarded, as evidenced by numerous endorsements for commodities like gold, base metals, uranium, laterites, and more.
Expatriot living and working provided Mark with the opportunity to initiate an independent consulting branch office in Moscow, expand the client base and establish AMC Consultants as a provider of high-quality consulting services in Russian speaking countries. Mark grew the office to employ six staff, before closing operations in 2022.
Now self-employed as an Independent Mine Engineering Consultant, Mark continues to leverage his deep understanding of open-pit mine design and operations to provide smart mining solutions for companies worldwide. His roles have encompassed critical aspects such as ore reserve reporting, equipment specification, pit design, and operations management.
Qualifications and Experience
Education & Qualifications
BEng (Mining) (Hons), University of Queensland 1979 – 1982
WA Quarry Manager’s Certificate of Competency
AMC Consultants, 2000 - 2023
Principal Mining Engineer
Executive Lead,
Business Development (2021-2023)
Technical Director, Moscow (2017-2022)
Open Pit Manager, Perth (2011-2016)
1983 to 2000
Anaconda Nickel, WA
Murrin Murrin Mining Manager
Nimary Gold Mine, WA
Operations/Mining Manager
Tuckabianna Gold Mine, WA
Mine Superintendent
Telfer Gold Mine, WA
Mine Planning Engineer
Comalco Brisbane, QLD
Market Analyst
Comalco Weipa, QLD
Senior Mine Engineer
Feasibility Studies Completed
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Overall Study Manager for:
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Mining Manager during development and commissioning for:
Murrin Murrin Nickel Cobalt Mine (Australia).
Nimary Gold Mine (Australia)
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Mining aspects of these Feasibility level Studies:
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Mining aspects of these Pre-Feasibility level Studies:
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Management of these Mining Studies:
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