(B(Eng), MAusIMM)

Mr Knoblauch has considerable experience in the management of metallurgical test work programs and process flow sheet development, including almost ten years with Sandfire Resources NL, where he held the roles of Senior Project/Process Engineer and subsequently Principal Metallurgist. He also has a sound understanding of both nickel sulphides and the Brazil operating environment, with previous roles as Project Superintendent at Mirabela Nickel’s Santa Rita Project in Brazil and Group Process Engineer at Sally Malay Mining’s nickel mining operations.