Callan Brown
About Callan Brown
Callan Brown is a Mine Geologist with a Bachelor of Science in Geology and Geophysics from the University of Adelaide. He currently works at Tronox, providing geological support and ore forecasting at the Murray Basin mines.
Work at Tronox
Callan Brown has been employed at Tronox as a Mine Geologist since 2020. In this role, he provides geological support and is actively involved in pit design at the Murray Basin mines. His responsibilities include ore forecasting and dredge strike planning specifically at the Ginkgo, Snapper, and Crayfish mineral sand mines. His work contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of mining operations within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Callan Brown earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Geology and Geophysics from the University of Adelaide, studying from 2006 to 2008. He furthered his education by obtaining Honours in Petroleum Geoscience from the Australian School of Petroleum in 2009. His academic background equips him with a solid foundation in geological principles and practices, which he applies in his current role.
Background
Before joining Tronox, Callan Brown gained experience at Santos Ltd, where he worked as a Vacation Student for two months in 2008 and later completed a five-month internship in 2009. These positions provided him with practical exposure to the field of geology and enhanced his skills in managing geological data and models.
Technical Skills
Callan Brown possesses expertise in managing and updating block models utilizing Surpac and Micromine software. These skills enable him to effectively analyze geological data and support mining operations. His proficiency in these software tools is essential for accurate geological modeling and resource estimation.