Amy Buchanan
About Amy Buchanan
Amy Buchanan is a Value Chain Specialist currently employed at Glencore in Australia. She has a background in minerals processing and finance, with previous roles at WMC Resources, BHP, and Newcrest Mining.
Current Role at Glencore
Amy Buchanan serves as a Value Chain Specialist at Glencore, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on optimizing the value chain processes within the organization. Her expertise contributes to enhancing operational efficiency and improving overall performance in the Australian market.
Previous Experience at WMC Resources
Prior to her current role, Amy worked at WMC Resources as a Plant Metallurgist from 2003 to 2007. During her four years in the Olympic Dam Operations, she gained valuable experience in metallurgical processes and plant operations, which laid the foundation for her career in the minerals processing industry.
Education and Expertise
Amy Buchanan holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Minerals Processing from The University of Queensland, which she completed from 1998 to 2003. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Finance from the same university during the same period. She also obtained an MBA in Energy and Resources from the University of South Australia / UCL Australia in 2013.
Experience at BHP and Newcrest Mining
Amy has held significant roles at both BHP and Newcrest Mining. At BHP, she worked as a Senior Business Analyst in Strategy and Business Evaluation from 2011 to 2013. Following this, she joined Newcrest Mining, where she served as a Business Analyst from 2013 to 2017 and later as Manager of Laboratory Services from 2017 to 2018 in Orange, New South Wales.
Current Role at University of Adelaide
In addition to her work at Glencore, Amy has been involved with the University of Adelaide since 2019, focusing on Student Psychological Sciences. This role highlights her commitment to supporting student well-being and mental health within the academic environment.