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Pat Boniwell FAusIMM

Pat Boniwell FAusIMM

Managing Director , Byrnecut Australia

Pat Boniwell joined Byrnecut after graduating from WASM in 1996. He has since gained extensive experience in all aspects of underground mine development, production, construction and shaft sinking.

Pat’s experience covers a wide variety of underground operations across all major commodities and mining companies throughout Australia and New Zealand. Managing Director Australia since 2013, he was previously General Manager and Operations Manager at Byrnecut. Pat draws on extensive underground mining experience and the business capability developed through his MBA to guide Byrnecut’s operations. His focus includes safety, workforce development, operational efficiency and the use of modern equipment where it delivers clear value. Pat encourages measured adoption of new technology, recognising both its opportunities and its limits, and maintains an emphasis on stable long-term performance through considered innovation and a balanced commodity exposure.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Mining), WASM (1996)
  • WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency
  • Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Fellow (FAusIMM)

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