Ambro Vonk
About Ambro Vonk
Ambro Vonk is a Principal Metallurgist with extensive experience in the mining and metallurgy sectors. He has held various roles at companies such as Tiwest Joint Venture, Sons of Gwalia, and RungePincockMinarco, and has been with Tronox since 2006.
Current Role at Tronox
Ambro Vonk serves as the Principal Metallurgist at Tronox, a position he has held since 2006. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge in metallurgy to support the company's operations and initiatives. His responsibilities include overseeing metallurgical processes and ensuring the efficient extraction of minerals.
Previous Experience in Metallurgy
Prior to his current role, Ambro Vonk worked at Tiwest Joint Venture as a Process Scheduling Engineer from 2001 to 2005. He gained valuable experience as a Senior Metallurgist at Sons of Gwalia from 1998 to 2001, where he was involved in operations at Marvel Loch. Additionally, he served as a Mining Consultant at RungePincockMinarco for six months in 2005.
Educational Background in Metallurgy
Ambro Vonk holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Extractive Metallurgy from Curtin University. He also earned a Bachelor of Mathematical Science from Central Queensland University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in the field of metallurgy.
Career Timeline
Ambro Vonk's career in metallurgy spans several years, beginning with his role as a Senior Metallurgist at Sons of Gwalia from 1998 to 2001. He then transitioned to Tiwest Joint Venture, where he worked as a Process Scheduling Engineer until 2005. Following a brief tenure as a Mining Consultant at RungePincockMinarco, he joined Tronox in 2006, where he continues to work as a Principal Metallurgist.