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QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering, University of Ballarat
• Master of Civil Engineering, University of Ballarat
• Diploma of Mine Engineering, University of Ballarat
• Master of Mine Engineering, University of New South Wales
• Graduate Certificate of Applied Finance, Macquarie University
• Master of Mineral Economics, Curtin University
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Has participated in Whittle Enterprise Optimisation projects across a range of commodities in locations including Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Chile, South Africa and Canada
• Experienced and qualified for statutory appointment as a Quarry Manager
• Has worked with all three of Australia’s largest mining companies
• Was part of the onsite technical team that delivered award-winning planning control around a culturally significant aboriginal cave in the Pilbara region
• Invited to join the Golden Key International Honour Society for exceptional grades in post-graduate mining studies at the University of Ballarat
CAREER OVERVIEW
Martin joined Whittle Consulting in October 2017 as a Mine Planning Specialist. Working as a member of the Technical Services Team, Martin uses his expertise as a mining engineer to assist clients with Enterprise Optimisation. In this capacity, Martin conducts pit optimisation, provides in-house mine planning technical advice, provides consultant support and, life-of-mine design/schedule work. Working closely with the Technical Services Specialists, data from Martin’s optimisation work is utilised in Whittle Consulting proprietary software (Prober-E), as part of the Enterprise Optimisation process.
Martin has extensive engineering experience having worked with many of Australia’s leading mining companies. He has undertaken mine planning work for BHP WAIO, Atlas Iron, Fortescue Metals and CST Minerals. He has also worked at AMC Consultants, Rio Tinto, Mining One and a geotechnical firm.
With many years of fly-in, fly-out work and having completed his first-hand practical experience in production operations, Martin passed the mining law and quarrying examination to gain an Unrestricted Quarry Manager’s Certificate of Competency (WA). Martin is experienced using Geovia Whittle, Vulcan, SURPAC, iGantt and, Deswik.
Martin has also spent time in the infantry of the Australian Defence Force. Deploying twice to Afghanistan, his engineering background proved invaluable while working abroad in an unconventional environment.
MEMBERSHIPS
• Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)
• Member of the Institute of Engineers Australia (IEAust)
Suite 8, 660 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills. Victoria, 3127. Australia
+61 3 9898 3242
www.whittleconsulting.com.au
Martin Sonogan
Martin SonoganMine Planning Specialist
