Mark Cadzow
Civil Engineering
OceanaGold Corporation
Australia
Biography
Mark Cadzow is a metallurgist with over 30 years’ experience in mineral processing, precious metals, sulphide minerals and coal. He spent 8 years with BP Australia in coal and mineral research and development, which resulted in a number of patented processes for the recovery of gold and other minerals. Mr. Cadzow joined OGL in 1991 and held the position of Senior Metallurgist and Processing Manager for 10 years, during which time he developed the Macraes processing plant from a 1.5 mMtpa sulphide leach plant into one of Australasia’s most complex gold processing plants treating 4.5 mMtpa. In 2002, his appointment to Project Manager saw him bring on the 0.5 mMtpa oxide plant. In October 2005, he was appointed New Zealand Development Manager, and was appointed the Chief Operating Officer of OceanaGold in October 2010. In Mark’s current role, he is responsible for overseeing technical studies, expansions, new developments including the commissioning of the Didipio Project. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Metallurgy).
Research Interest
Business Management, Infrastructure and Architecture
