Patrick Thompson

Patrick Thompson is an experienced mining engineer with a career spanning over a decade in various roles within the mining industry. Currently serving as a Mining Engineer - Planning at IGO Ltd since July 2022, Patrick previously held senior positions at Western Areas Ltd, where duties included Senior Mining Engineer and Alternate Underground Manager from May 2018 to July 2022. Early career experiences encompass roles as a Mining Engineer/Drill & Blast Engineer at Consolidated Tin Mines Limited, a Graduate Engineer at Exact Mining Services Pty Ltd, and consecutive operator positions at One Key Resources Pty Ltd and WorkPac linked to Yancoal - Moolarben. Additionally, work as a G. Mining Engineer at Macmahon on the Christmas Creek project and a vacation student at Terramin Australia Limited provided extensive exposure to underground mining operations. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) Hons from the University of Adelaide, along with diplomas in Leadership and Management, and previous studies in Mechatronics and Economics.