Derek Welsh

Derek Welsh is an accomplished manager with extensive experience in the mining industry, currently serving as the Manager CHPP GOC at Whitehaven Coal since February 2021, where a successful implementation of domestic crushing and loading at the Tarrawonga site led to a 100% increase in production and a reduction in costs by $3 per metric ton. Previous roles include Project Manager at Australian Mining and Rehabilitations, Operations Manager at Link Mining Services, and Operations Director at PT. Karya Lintas Prima, focusing on cost reduction strategies and day-to-day mining operations management. Derek Welsh has also held key positions at PT Pinang Coal Indonesia, PT Bayan Resources Tbk, Downer EDI, Anglo Coal, and Xstrata Coal, demonstrating a strong ability to manage budgets, contracts, and operations across various sites in Indonesia and Australia.