Shaun Booth
About Shaun Booth
Shaun Booth serves as the Group Manager of Resource Development at Glencore, where he has worked since 2009. He previously held the position of Plant Manager at Bulga Coal and has extensive experience in mine expansion studies and project management.
Work at Glencore
Shaun Booth has served as the Group Manager Resource Development at Glencore since 2009. He operates from the Glencore Hunter Valley Office and the Glencore Newcastle Office. In this role, he has managed significant green-field and brown-field mine expansion concept studies. His responsibilities also include overseeing CHPP, fines, and tailings recovery projects. Additionally, he has participated in due diligence studies for mergers and acquisitions, contributing to the strategic growth and operational efficiency of the company.
Previous Experience at Bulga Coal
Before joining Glencore, Shaun Booth worked at Bulga Coal as the Bulga Coal Handling and Processing Plant Manager from 2003 to 2005. During his two-year tenure, he was involved in surface operations, focusing on the management of coal handling and processing activities. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in operational management within the mining sector.
Education and Expertise
Shaun Booth has an extensive educational background. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of Newcastle, studying from 1987 to 1991. He also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, completing his studies from 1988 to 1992. Additionally, he pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Newcastle, which he completed from 2001 to 2005. Furthermore, he studied at the Department of Primary Resources, N.S.W., where he achieved an Open Cut Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency in 2006.
Professional Development
Shaun Booth's professional development includes obtaining the Open Cut Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency in 2006, which required 11 months of study at the Department of Primary Resources, N.S.W. This certification reflects his commitment to maintaining industry standards and enhancing his expertise in mine management and operations.