Stuart Tonkin is a highly regarded mining executive with more than two decades of experience across mine operations, engineering, leadership and strategic growth. 

A graduate of the Western Australian School of Mines with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering) with Honours, Stuart has held senior leadership roles across Australia’s resources sector. Stuart joined Northern Star Resources in 2013 as Chief Operating Officer and went on to serve as CEO and Managing Director, playing a key role in the company’s growth into a leading Australian gold producer before stepping down from the role. 

Prior to Northern Star, Stuart held senior roles with Barminco, Oxiana and Newmont Mining Corporation, with extensive experience spanning underground and open-pit mining, project development and operational excellence. 

Stuart is also a Life Member of the WA School of Mines Alumni, recognising his contribution to WASM, the Alumni and the resources sector.