Richard Carlton, Mining Consultant, has 33 years experience in the mining industry primarily in management roles.  Richard holds a Dip. Mining Engineering from the Ballarat School of Mines and is a Fellow of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). He has a Western Australian First Class Mine Managers Certificate, an Unrestricted Victorian Mine Manager's Certificate, a New Zealand Mine Manager's First Class Certificate of Competency and a Tasmanian Mine Manager's Certificate.  His experience includes working in most states of Australia and in New Zealand including locations that have had unique challenges in regard to operating close to heavily populated towns.  He has filled the positions of miner, underground manager, manager mining and general manager.  He is the leader of a Sydney-based business and executive coaching provider and has Australia-wide experience in running efficient mines.  Richard is available for key staff relief.