John David Bilkey

John David Bilkey is currently working as the Principal Mine Planner at Grange Resources, where he is involved in project work, technical process development, and mentoring planning staff. Prior to this, he held various roles such as Senior Mining Engineer at RPMGlobal, Mining Engineer at Glencore Coal, and Operations Planning Superintendent at Anglo American. With a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering from UNSW, he also served as a Casual Lecturer & Tutor in Mining Engineering at the University of Wollongong, showcasing his passion for sharing knowledge and experience with future mining engineers. Bilkey's experience spans over decades in the mining industry, focusing on mine planning, drill and blast operations, mine optimization studies, and project evaluation.