Alix Thornhill

Alix Thornhill is a seasoned professional in the mining industry, currently serving as a Senior Drill and Blast Engineer at Yancoal Australia Ltd since March 2023. Prior experience includes a role as a Mining Engineer at Thiess, where responsibilities involved leading drill and blast engineering activities, managing budgets, and implementing process improvements. Alix also held a Drill and Blast Engineer position at Idemitsu Australia Resources Pty Ltd, focusing on planning and coordinating blast designs while maintaining safety and environmental standards. Earlier career stages included various roles at Orica, contributing to financial and technical services, as well as initial experiences at Xstrata Coal. Alix holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Wollongong and a Graduate Diploma of Finance from Griffith University.