Council
The WASMA Council is made up of dedicated Alumni and industry leaders committed to strengthening our community, supporting current students, and driving the future of the WA School of Mines. Through leadership, advocacy, and engagement, our Council ensures that WASMA continues to thrive and make an impact in the resources sector.
Darren Stralow is an experienced mining executive with over 20 years in the resource industry, particularly within the underground gold sector. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) […]
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President
Jessica Bennison is a mining engineer with 10+ years of industry experience in operations management, mine design, and production in underground and open pit mines. Western Australian First Class Mine […]
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Vice President
Rohan Bose has over 15 years’ experience working in the mining industry. He has a strong background in mineral processing with his early career in technical and management roles at […]
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Treasurer
Pearl Martin is an Energy & Resources Lawyer and qualified Mining Engineer with site-based experience in Australian underground base metal and gold mines. She is admitted as a Solicitor of […]
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Council Secretary
Kyle De Souza is a mining engineer with 15 years’ experience in hard rock mining across Western Australia, currently employed by Western Australia’s largest stockbroker Euroz Hartleys as a Resources […]
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Immediate Past President
Ron Ellis is a results-oriented and highly experienced mining professional with a strong track record in operational transformation and mine establishment. He has extensive experience in both surface and underground […]
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Kalgoorlie Committee Chair
Aaron Rankine is a mining engineer with over 20 years of experience across Australia and internationally. He most recently served as General Manager, Operational Performance at Perenti Limited. He has […]
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Andrew Bell holds a Masters in Energy Economics through WASM, working in corporate and site-based roles the resources sector for half a decade before joining Curtin University in 2016 to […]
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Brendan Tritton is a Mining Engineer, Director, and Executive with deep expertise across mining, commercial, corporate, and technical disciplines. Over the years, he has led major projects, streamlined operations, and […]
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Jennifer Neild is a geologist with 20+ years experience in brownfields and greenfields exploration, underground mining, mine reconciliation, resource geology, 3D modelling and seismic interpretation. Jennifer has worked in gold, […]
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Phil Plaisted joined the WASMA council in 2015. He is a 1972 Metallurgical WASM Kalgoorlie graduate with over 40 years experience in technical, operational and managerial roles that covered multiple […]
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