Our Team
REBECCA PRAIN
Chief Executive Officer
Rebecca is a qualified Geologist, graduating from University of Otago, NZ and has over 35 years of experience in mining and mining services businesses. After a number of operational mine geology roles, she moved to Surpac Software and started what became 18 years in mining technology. During this time, Rebecca used her technical experience, people skills and pragmatic nature to develop hundreds of positive business relationships throughout the mining industry, at all levels. Most recently, she has been Managing Director of Cube Consulting and is a Non-Executive Director of Red5. She has been a passionate advocate for young women in the industry and mentor for the next generation of geologists through the Women in Mining WA (WIMWA) mentoring program and was recognised by the CME in 2021 with the Woman in Resources Champion award.
Rebecca is a Member of the AIG (Australian Institute of Geoscientists) and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
BRENDAN PARKER
Founder/Director
Brendan is a qualified Mining Engineer, graduating from the Western Australian School of Mines (WASM) and has significant experience within various mining operations in Australia, China, and Canada. Brendan has extensive experience with metalliferous projects in both operational and consulting environments. His experience ranges from drill and blast system implementation, mentoring, engineering specific training, mine planning and optimisation to involvement with various mining studies from scoping through to feasibility, due diligence evaluation and initial public offerings.
Brendan holds a Western Australian First Class Mine Managers Certificate of Competency and is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (MAusIMM).
- Software
Brendan has experience working with Surpac, RINGKing, Deswik Ring Design, Mine 2-4D, Datamine, Vulcan, Xact, and Ventsim
RICHARD LEROY
General Manager
Richard is a qualified Mining Engineer, graduating from the Western Australian School of Mines (WASM) and has significant experience working in underground metalliferous projects in both operational and consulting environments. His experience includes drill and blast system implementation and optimisation, mentoring, engineering-specific training and management of various technical service departments throughout Australia and South America.
Richard holds a Western Australian First Class Mining Managers Certificate of Competency and also has a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance.
- Software
Richard has experience working with Deswik, Mine 2-4D, EPS, Vulcan, Surpac and RINGking
LAUREN STIENSTRA
Studies & Geology Manager
Lauren is a qualified Geologist, graduating from Wollongong University with a bachelor’s degree in Geoscience. She has significant experience working in underground metalliferous operations across Australia. Her experience includes underground production, drill planning, resource estimation, reconciliation, mentoring, and the management of the daily functioning of the Mine Geology department.
Lauren is a JORC competent person for the reporting of VMS deposits and holds an Associate Certificate of Applied Management.
- Software
Lauren has experience working with Vulcan, Surpac, Leapfrog, Deswik, Snowden Supervisor, Micromine (GBIS/Geobank), Siro 3D and PLODtrack.
LUKE HAYSOM
Underground Engineering Manager
Luke is a qualified Mining Engineer, graduating from the Western Australian School of Mines (WASM). His work has included a variety of underground metalliferous operations across W.A. His experience includes drill and blast optimisation, short to medium-term planning and scheduling, and training and mentoring, in all stages of the operational process from drill and blast engineering through to Alternate Underground Manager.
Luke holds a Western Australian First Class Mining Managers Certificate of Competency.
- Software
Luke has experience working with Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac and Ventsim.
CESAR JUAN
Underground Remote Design Manager
Cesar is a qualified Mining Engineer, graduating from the Western Australian School of Mines (WASM). His experience derives from working in underground metalliferous projects in both Australia and overseas in both operational and consulting environments. His experience includes drill and blast optimisation, long-term planning and scheduling, engineering system implementation and optimisation, and engineering-specific training and mentoring.
Cesar holds a Western Australian First Class Mining Managers Certificate of Competency and also has a Graduate Diploma in Project Management.
- Software
Cesar has experience working with Deswik, Scheduler, Mine 2-4D, EPS and Aegis.
RICHARD DE LEON
East Coast Consulting Manager
Richard De Leon is a qualified Mining Engineer, graduating from The University of New South Wales in Sydney. Richard has spent the majority of his career focusing on hardrock metals mining in both open pit and underground operations with a focus on strategic mine planning. Richard has exposure and capability across multiple mine software solutions and has worked across mining projects around the world. His experience in the mining industry includes corporate, training, technology solutions, business development, and consulting in Australia, South America, Europe, and Asia.
Richard has a passion for seeking out solutions, employing effective mine planning strategies, and optimising mining business operations.
Richard is a Fellow Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (FAusIMM).
OUR TEAM
We attract, recruit, and retain the top industry professionals
whose knowledge, experience and passion are
reflected in their work.
Our team also includes:
- Underground Mining Specialists
- Open Pit Mining Specialists
- Geologists
- Drill and Blast Technicians
- Mine Software Specialists
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