Zara Boyce
About Zara Boyce
Zara Boyce is a Mining Engineer specializing in Long Term Planning, currently working at Glencore Coal in Mangoola, Australia. With over fifteen years of experience in open cut coal mining, she has held various roles in geology and engineering across multiple companies in Australia and New Zealand.
Current Role at Glencore Coal
Zara Boyce currently serves as a Mining Engineer specializing in Long Term Planning at Glencore Coal. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the operations in Mangoola. Her role involves strategic planning and management of mining projects, with a focus on optimizing resource extraction and ensuring sustainable practices.
Previous Experience in Mining and Geology
Zara Boyce has over fifteen years of experience in the mining industry, specifically in open cut coal mining. She has held various positions, including Senior Mining Engineer at Rio Tinto from 2013 to 2018 and Senior Geologist at Moolarben Coal from 2009 to 2011. Her career has included roles at notable companies such as Anglo American Metallurgical Coal and Yancoal Australia Ltd.
Education and Expertise
Zara Boyce holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mining and Mineral Engineering from UNSW Australia, which she completed from 2010 to 2011. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Geology from the University of Otago, studying from 1999 to 2002. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in both geological and engineering aspects of mining.
Background in Geological Roles
Zara Boyce has a comprehensive background in geological roles, having transitioned from geology to engineering throughout her career. She began her professional journey as a Geologist at Solid Energy New Zealand Ltd from 2002 to 2004 and has since accumulated experience in various geological and engineering positions across multiple companies.