For
Along the way, Justin has worked at almost every
'My Dad said to me 'If you're not going to study, you'll just end up digging holes for a living'. I went to university in
Justin said he soon realised that wasn't for him and returned to study part time for two years at the
'I had discovered my passion. The ability to create something out of rock,' he said.
Joining
'The Reefton site, high up in the
Justin followed the concentrate, working in Dunedin and Macraes as Metallurgical Superintendent and Process Manager.
'The Macraes Operation is a well-established and far more complex site and also a really good place for a person entering the industry to get wide ranging experience in their trade or degree.'
'A comparatively old plant coupled with the complexities of the autoclave system was fascinating. Innovative technological solutions with computer systems and data management allowed us to provide end users with really useful information very quickly and for valid decisions to be made based on reliable information.'
Justin's next move was to the
'The site has variable ore sources, and the plant is complex and advanced, dealing with refractory gold and a very fine grind. There are many advanced control systems and there is the ability to link systems together to provide advanced plant control and reporting systems.'
Now back in
'The main thing is building a high performing team. In the end, the technology is a tool, it's the team who use that technology that's really important.'
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