Xstract Mining Consultants is a dynamic and fast-growing mining and resources consultancy that was established in 2009. We provide independent, strategic advice and personalised professional services to exploration and mining companies, engineering firms, financial institutions and investors.

At Xstract, we provide our clients with a distinctive consulting experience: one that not only results in the best technical outcomes, but emphasises engagement and flexibility in delivery.

Xstract is an independently managed and wholly-owned subsidiary of Calibre Global, a diversified engineering services group that designs and delivers mine, rail and port projects for resources and infrastructure clients across Australia and select overseas markets. The Calibre Group of Companies collectively focus on delivering comprehensive engineering and delivery capability across the full lifecycle of a project. 

Please read on to meet the mine consulting team:

	Mark Noppe Managing Director and Principal Consultant "I am privileged to have been joined by such an esteemed team of consulting professionals" Mark has over 28 years resource evaluation and mining geology experience and has been consulting since 1995. Mark’s technical experience covers a wide range of commodities, geological and mining settings, including coal, gold, nickel laterite and sulphide, alluvial, eluvial and hard rock diamonds, base metals and industrial minerals. Since graduating as a geologist in 1983, Mark has worked on numerous studies around the world while based in South Africa, WA and QLD and has held positions as Chairman of the Southern Queensland branch of the AusIMM, and the Geostatistical Association of Australasia. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Stefan Mujdrica General Manager - Geology and Technologies and Principal Consultant "Innovative approaches to problem solving and personalised service are central to the way we do business" Stefan has over 23 years of mining industry experience, holding managerial positions in exploration and mining geology organisations. His geological expertise includes strategic exploration, technical reviews, due diligence, sampling and reconciliation, short-term grade control strategies, geostatistical solutions, resource estimation and project management. Stefan also has invaluable experience in commodities such as bauxite, gold, copper, cobalt, zinc, lead, silver, PGEs, potash, kaolin, coal and iron ore. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Jeames McKibben General Manager – Corporate Services and Principal Consultant "Clients routinely rely on our expertise and professional standards when making important technical, financial and strategic decisions" With more than 18 years experience in the mining and mineral industry, Jeames has served in a diverse range of roles including corporate consultant, project manager, geologist and analyst. He boasts a strong record in project due diligence, independent technical review, valuation, deposit evaluation and the promotion of best practice strategies in the workplace. As a corporate consultant he specialises in valuations and Mineral Expert Reports for equity transactions and Independent Technical Reports in support of project finance. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Kevin Irving General Manager – Mining and Principal Consultant "The team shares an enthusiasm to maintain the highest levels of client engagement" Kevin has over 31 years of mining engineering experience in mine management, corporate roles and consulting. He has a successful track record of managing a group of coal mines and his leadership skills have contributed to improved safety performances, cost reductions and increased profitability. Kevin's experience includes an in-depth knowledge of leading people, financial management and his skills lie in establishing teams of diverse personnel to become focussed on meeting targets through involvement. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Mathew Longworth General Manager - Perth and Principal Consultant "We understand the importance of openness and flexibility when working with clients; we are in touch with the realities of mining" Mathew is a geologist with 25 years experience across exploration, project evaluation/development, operations and corporate management. He previously held roles as Exploration Manager, COO and CEO/Managing Director with Australian listed companies, and mining analyst with a boutique investment fund. In his senior corporate roles he led multidisciplinary project evaluation and development teams, additionally he listed a series of companies realizing value for shareholders; participated in significant fundraisings and corporate transactions providing the link between technical and corporate advisors. He combines Board level experience with strong technical and commercial background. Mat’s experience encompasses gold, base metals, nickel, uranium and coal in Australia, China, North America, South America, the UK and South East Asia. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it