Hayden Nicol

Hayden Nicol is a seasoned mining engineer with extensive experience in short and medium-term planning within the mining sector. Currently serving as Short Term Planning Superintendent at Yancoal Australia Ltd since June 2020, Hayden is actively involved in developing strategic plans for Dragline and Prestrip operations while collaborating with the production team to address upcoming issues and enhance planning outputs. Prior to this role, Hayden worked at Bengalla Mining Company Pty Limited from February 2017 to June 2020, where various positions in short and medium-term planning contributed to a strong foundation in dump and haulage logistics, drill and blast operations, and project management. Hayden's career commenced at Rio Tinto Coal Australia as a Vacation Mining Engineer, gaining valuable experience in dump planning, rehabilitation strategy, and drill and blast management. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Mining Engineering from the University of Wollongong.