Richard Darwent

Richard Darwent possesses extensive experience in the mining and operations management sectors, with a career spanning several decades. Currently serving as Operations Manager for Thiess since January 2013, Richard has held multiple roles including Site Manager and Project Manager, primarily focusing on iron ore operations. Previous positions include Site Manager at Thiess Pty Ltd, Mining Manager and Relief Project Manager at Thiess Contractors Indonesia, and Operations Manager at Geoforce Pty Ltd, where responsibilities included managing geophysical crews. Additional experience includes serving as Country Manager at HWE Mining, which involved overseeing multiple mining contracts, and various roles in drilling management at Ausdrill, Sides Drilling Contractors, and Caribbean Well Services. Richard's educational background includes attendance at St Joseph College in Trinidad & Tobago.