His mine geotechnical experience covers the geotechnical input and peer review to major projects from conceptual to bankable studies and detailed design. This work has covered all states of Australian and over fourteen countries overseas. Olympic Dam, Northparkes and Century Mine). He has had extensive experience in the practical aspects of rock and soil mechanics covering major hydroelectric projects, pumped storage schemes, dams, tunnels and most of AustraliaвЂ™s large mining projects, (e.g. Kevin has over 40 years of experience in the mining industry throughout Australia and overseas, including eleven years at the Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation (SMEC). Gary is also the Managing Director of the Mining Motor Company Pty Ltd which is developing variable speed electric motors for mining operations. He was a Non-Executive Director at Unity Mining Limited joining them in 2013 and has previously held Non Executive Directorships for Kasbah Resources Ltd and Lightning Nickel Pty Ltd., the nickel operating arm of Independence Group NL. Gary is one of the founders and Managing Director of Mining One Pty Ltd in Melbourne, Australia and his private Rock Bolt Technology firm, Gazmick Pty Ltd. He has visited mine sites and conducted work in Indonesia, Canada, Finland, UK, Sweden, Ghana, Central and South America, and China, as well all states and territories in Australia. Gary has written and presented a variety of papers on mining topics. He has a number of other patents pending. Gary has successfully patented a variety of rock bolts, many of which are commercially available selling over 1.5 million units, worldwide.

Gary is highly innovative in many areas having developed unique mine designs and infrastructure for difficult mines and he has a particular passion for ground support and improving the safety and efficiency of underground mining. He has worked on mines and mining prospects and underground mines within the production range of 50,000 вЂ“ 10,000,000 tonnes per annum. He has extensive experience in Australian and overseas. As well as a practical, hands-on approach, Gary has worked for a variety of clients including lawyers on expert witness cases, merchant banks conducting a high number of due diligence examinations and many other feasibility studies. His career began at Renison, Tasmania, in 1978 and has worked at senior mine management levels in Tasmania, Western Australia, Victoria and New South Wales covering underground and surface mining techniques.

Gary Davison has over 40 years of experience in the Australian Mining Industry.

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