Monday, 3 February, 2014 - 15:22
Northern Star recruits new managers
Northern Star Resources has announced an expansion of its management team following two major acquisitions in the gold mine sector.
Craig Jones
Chief Operating Officer / Spartan Resources
Craig Jones is a highly experienced mining executive and qualified mining engineer with over 28 years of experience in Western Australian underground hard-rock mining within the resource industry. He also has significant experience in optimising, integrating and operating underground mines, as well as upgrading mill infrastructure and installation of major capital projects at various operations.
Mr Jones joined Poseidon Nickel in February 2022 as general manager of mining, before becoming chief executive in September 2023. Prior to that, he was the chief operating officer of Bellevue Gold where he was instrumental in establishing the restart of the historical operation, leading the feasibility study, and an integral team member involved in the financing of the project. He had also held senior roles in operations, mine management and business development for various mining companies including Northern Star Resources.
Mr Jones holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) from the University of Ballarat, and a WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate.
