Our Team

Nathan Filinski

Nathan is an accomplished mining professional with over 20 years of experience as an open-pit mining engineer. He has worked on mining projects in multiple international locations, including extensive time in arctic and tropical regions, gold and nickel mines in Western Australia and the coal fields of Queensland. 

Throughout his career, Nathan has demonstrated a passion for the unique challenges presented by operating mines. He began his career with mining contractors, gaining invaluable practical experience in open-pit mining. A mid-career move into consulting opened doors to improve his technical skills and exposure to multiple operations and ways of doing things. 

His mix of practical and technical skills makes him a valuable asset for any mine manager.

Qualifications

Mining Engineering - WASM, Australia

Global MBA - FGV, Brazil  (with some proficiency in Portuguese)

Western Australia Quarry Manager Certificate 

Countries

Australia, Papua New Guinea, Norway, Sweden, Laos and Spain

Dom Varley

Dom Varley is a highly experienced mining contractor with a strong background in mine planning, project management, and team leadership. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Dom has developed a reputation for being efficient, effective, and dedicated to achieving clients' goals.

Dom's expertise has been in coal, gold, and copper mining operations, and he has a talent for analyzing and measuring performance to identify areas for improvement. He is a highly practical professional who is committed to delivering results and making a positive impact Dom is well-respected in the mining industry and has built a strong network of contacts over the course of his career. He is passionate about improving the standard of mine site teams and operations, and he is dedicated to mentoring and empowering the next generation of mining professionals.

In addition to his technical skills, Dom is known for his honesty and integrity. He takes a straightforward and transparent approach to his work and is always upfront with his clients about what they can expect from him. 

Qualifications

Mining Engineering - UNSW, Australia

Graduate Diploma - Mining Finance - Kaplan, Australia

Countries

Australia, Mongolia, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Papua New Guinea and Hong Kong