Life Members

Stuart Tonkin is one of WASM’s most distinguished graduates. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) (Honours) in 1996, he has built an exceptional career spanning more than three

Phil Plaisted is a highly experienced professional in the mining and metallurgical industry, particularly known for his extensive work in the diamond sector. Phil graduated from the WA School of

Christian Price commenced his involvement with the WASMA Council in August 2012 when he became the founding Kalgoorlie Branch Committee Chair. Over the next ten years, Christian rose to the

Ken Brinsden has been a WASMA Council Member and also served on the WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering Advisory Council. Ken is a WASM Mining Engineering

Neil Warburton says mentoring people and seeing them succeed is one of his top three career highlights. His willingness to give back to the industry where he’s enjoyed a standout

Raleigh Finlayson was awarded WASMA life membership to recognise the remarkable role he played in the success of the Alumni, initially as Vice President and then as President, as well

Bill Beament graduated from the WA School of Mines (WASM) in 1996 with a degree in Mining Engineering. He brings over 20 years of experience in the resources sector, having

Sabina Shugg, a 1993 Mining Engineering graduate, has made a significant contribution to the Alumni over a 10 year period of continuous service as a council member and as a

Tony James, Managing Director of Carbine Resources, was awarded Life Membership of the WASM Alumni in August 2016, recognising his decade of service as Alumni President. He remains active in

Clive Annear achieved a Diploma in Mining and spent 20 years specialising in underground mining operations across the Golden Mile, Norseman, EZ Rosebery (TAS), and Cobar Mines (NSW). During this