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 career led to him being awarded WASMA Life Membership.

‘To be recognised for the work I’ve put back into the School of Mines and the Alumni itself, I’m very humbled and very proud,’ he said. ‘It’s a great honour.’

Neil Warburton is a Mining Engineer, Chair of the WASMA Advisory Council, a previous WASMA Council member, and has spent more than 40 years working across all areas of mining operations.

He has experience in roles ranging from underground miner through to senior mining engineer, to executive and non-executive directorships managing large mining and contracting companies.

During the period 2000 to 2012, Neil held senior positions with Barminco Limited, culminating in his appointment as Chief Executive Officer from 2007 to 2012. During his time at Barminco, he managed the day-to-day Australian operations and coordinated the international expansion into West Africa.