A lawyer. A geologist. An accountant. An insurance specialist. An engineer.
At Glencore there’s more than one way to build a career in mining. People from a wide range of backgrounds are helping drive our business forward. Their experiences and expertise help shape who we are today and where we’re heading tomorrow.
Get to know the people behind the roles and how they’re helping Glencore advance everyday life.
David Kerr
“The biggest challenge in the mining industry from a legal perspective, is costs and how exorbitant they’ve become over the years.”
As General Manager Legal – Glencore Metals Australia, David has spent more than 15 years supporting Glencore’s operations and people. In this profile, David shares an insight into the unique challenges and opportunities that come with practising law in the mining industry.
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Eliza Emmett
“I really want to become an expert in my field.”
Eliza started her mining career 14 years ago as a Geology Graduate working at underground and open cut coal sites.
Today, she works in Carbon Planning and Abatement, helping navigate changing regulations and emerging technology to help manage Glencore’s carbon emissions profile in Australia.
Through her story Eliza, reflects on how her career has evolved and the opportunities that have shaped her journey.
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Nick Talintyre
As Glencore’s Australian Regional Lead for Finance, Nick has built a career that has taken him beyond the traditional path of an accountant.
With a commerce and law degree and background in accounting, Nick shares how a diverse and rewarding career with Glencore has been anything but conventional.
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Rosie Summers
“Insurance is about selling risk and how do you sell the risk, if you don’t actually know how the sites operate?”
After more than 27 years with Glencore, Rosie has developed a deep understanding of the business and our operations.
As Regional Insurance Lead, she oversees insurance across Glencore Australia’s offices and mine sites, working closely with teams across the business to help manage risk and support operations.
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Stanko Nikolic
Innovation is at the heart of Glencore Technology and Director of Technologies, Stanko has a passion for innovation and is excited about what the future holds for mineral processing.
Alongside delivering world-leading mineral processing technologies and engineering services, Stanko and his team are exploring opportunities in recycling and resources recovery, helping support the future of the mining industry.
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Peter Ostermann
As Director of Underground Operations for Glencore Coal Assets Australia, Peter oversees underground coal operations across New South Wales and Queensland.
His career spans decades, beginning as an Operator Graduate at Glencore’s Oaky No1 in central Queensland before progressing through a range of operational, technical and leadership roles across mines in New South Wales.
From helping develop the first wide longwall operation at Ulan to his current role leading Glencore Coal’s underground operations, Peter’s story reflects a lifetime spent in mining.
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Mike Hourn
Mike’s mining career began in 1989 as a graduate with Mount Isa Mines. More than 35-years later, he continues to help shape the future of the industry.
Today, as Director of Strategy and Innovation for Glencore Technology, Mike draws on decades of operational and technical experience to support innovation across the resources sector.
His story highlights how curiosity, innovation and a willingness to embrace change can help shape a long and rewarding career.
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