Robert Gelson

Robert Gelson currently serves as Underground Manager at 29Metals, a position held since August 2021. Prior experience includes roles as Alternate Underground Manager at Round Oak Minerals Pty Limited and Sandfire Resources, as well as significant experience at Newcrest Mining, where responsibilities included Senior Mining Engineer and Production Engineer. Robert's early career features a pivotal role at Rio Tinto, contributing to the Argyle Diamond Mine's underground block cave project and managing production transitions. Educational accomplishments include a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering from UNSW and a Graduate Certificate in Mining Geomechanics from Curtin University. Robert has a robust background in underground operations, production management, and geotechnical engineering, with published work in the field.