Al Cloke

Al Cloke has over 40 years of experience in open pit and underground mining operations, as well as being a supplier to the mining industry. He is a senior executive with proven leadership, team building and market development skills.

Mr Cloke has directly contributed to the growth of the oil sands in Fort McMurray and the coal business in Elk Valley and Northeast Coal through multiple development initiatives, as well as through his leadership as president, chief executive, partner and founder of Transwest Dynequip which was an equipment supplier to Fording Coal and Suncor. Transwest Dynequip was subsequently sold to Sumitomo Corporation. Following that, Mr Cloke was president and chief executive of Bucyrus Canada.