OUR TEAM
About Our Team
AURA Mining have built an outstanding team of mining executives and managers to drive operational excellence.
Our team have the experience and qualifications to be the coal mining operator (CMO) for our projects and provide highly experienced site senior executives (SSE’s) to lead on site.
With a wealth of experience and a relentless commitment to success, they are the driving force behind our integrated mining operations.
Grant has over 20 years’ experience in the mining industry globally providing mining services to the world's largest mining companies.
Grant has broader experience across all aspects of mining services, junior mining, exploration, and capital finance markets. He is focused on delivering unique operating solutions for clients or investment partners across various commodities with a strong focus on coal.
Jason is a highly experienced, results oriented mining executive with a proven track record in leading major business transformations. A well regarded leader who values openness, transparency and consistency, provides clear direction and promotes a culture of accountability and performance.
Jason’s strengths include organisational process improvement, driving efficiency and business optimisation, commercial strategy, productivity and health and safety leadership. His vast experience in the mining sector across coal and metals are at the very core of Aura’s offering.
Grant has an extensive history in the mining industry with previous executive level roles in employee relations, change management, organisational development and health, safety & training working for Tier 1 mining companies and contractors in Australia and overseas.
He is passionate about the industry and providing realistic options that support permanent employment for our team and practical outcomes that add genuine value for our clients.
After retiring from Rugby League in 2011, Darren has spent over 14 years in the mining industry across a range of mining services, mineral exploration, corporate affairs and advocacy roles. He is a shareholder in Mining Pro a specialist mining services firm as well as head of corporate affairs for Mayur Resources.
Darren has been a board member of the ASX listed Brisbane Broncos since 2013 and maintains other private business interests in the property sector. Darren’s experience and leadership at the highest levels of Rugby League are valued by all of our team and client partners in the mining industry as we work together to achieve success.