Corey Freeman

Corey's broad operating experience is coupled with strong communication skills and technical excellence.

Corey Freeman

Corey's broad operating experience is coupled with strong communication skills and technical excellence.

Principal Mining Engineer

Corey Freeman is a Principal Mining Engineer with 25 years’ experience in operational, mine planning and technical roles across owner-operator, contractor and consultancy companies in Australia and internationally. With a focus predominantly on underground mining, Corey has had experience with a variety of mining methodologies across varying mineral deposits. He combines this experience with a well-developed understanding of the commercial, functional and safety management aspects of mining operations to deliver a well-rounded view of any mining scenario.

EXPERTISE

  • Project study management
  • Operational planning and improvement initiatives
  • Conceptual to feasibility studies
  • Ore reserves reporting
  • Strategic planning
  • Life of Mine and medium-term planning, including optimisation and design
  • Specialist software skills – Datamine Studio UG, EPS, Surpac, VentSim
  • Ability to communicate with others and pass on knowledge.

Qualifications and Affiliations

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) (Hons)
  • Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment
  • Member of the AusIMM
  • First Class Mine Managers Certificate (WA)
  • Underground Supervisors Certificate (WA)

Career Summary

October 2023 to present
Principal Mining Engineer
- Cube Consulting
2021 - 2023
Group Mining Engineer
- Pantoro
2014 - 2021
Manager Underground Support
- Anglogold Ashanti
2013 - 2014
Senior Mining Consultant
- Optiro
2011 - 2013
Senior Mining Consultant
- RPMGlobal
2007 - 2011
Senior Mining Engineer
- Macmahon
2006
Project Engineer (Paste Fill Feasibility Secondment)
- Barrick Porgera JV
2002 - 2006
Mine Planning Engineer\Senior Mining Engineer\Alternate UG Manager
- Barrick - Darlot
1997 - 2002
Graduate Mining Engineer\Ventilation Engineer\Production Engineer
- Newmont Golden Grove