Mr Ken Pickering
Mr Pickering has 35 years' experience in the resources industry in Canada, Chile, Australia, Peru and the United States of America.
Between 2004 and 2010, he was Vice-President Major Projects, Closed Mines and North American Assets, BHP Billiton Base Metals. In this position, he was responsible for the planning and execution of six projects in Chile at a value of US$3 billion. During this time, Mr Pickering also served as a Director of the Resolution Copper Joint Venture with Rio Tinto, and was responsible for the Pinto Valley Copper Operations as well as oversaw the management of some thirty closed mine sites.
Between 1986 and 2002, Mr Pickering was involved in the development, operation and expansion of the Escondida Copper Mine, including roles as Mine Development Manager, the Mine General Manager, the President of the Escondida Joint Venture, and the Executive Chairman of the Escondida Joint Venture. From 2002 until 2004, Mr Pickering was also responsible for the completion of the US$1 billion Escondida Phase Four Project in his role as President Major Projects, Business Development and Corporate Affairs in Chile.
Mr Pickering is currently a Non-Executive Director of Enaex S.A. and of THEMAC Resources Group Ltd.
Appointed Director of PanAust on 28 October 2011.
