Kevin Oakes

Kevin Oakes is a project development professional with more than 15 years experience in mining and infrastructure projects, and a strong background in EPC/EPCM project delivery. Experienced in all aspects of the mining project lifecycle, Kevin’s professional focus has been on scoping and project definition, front-end engineering design, estimating, scheduling, execution planning, and construction and commissioning management.

Kevin’s project experience spans a variety of commodities including in precious metals (gold, silver), base metals (iron, copper), and energy (uranium) and covers remote project settings from northern Canada to isolated South American locations.

Prior to joining NexGen, Kevin served as Vice President, Project Development for JDS Energy and Mining Inc, where he led the company’s eastern Canada operations, responsible for oversight of all major EPCM projects being executed by JDS personnel based in the Toronto office, including hands-on management of several projects, including study and project management and project sponsorship for clients in Canada, USA, and South America.