Ian R. Ashby
Director
Iron Ore for BHP Billiton Ltd
Nevsun Resources
Canada
Biography
Mr. Ashby most recently held the position of President – Iron Ore for BHP Billiton Ltd. between 2006 and 2012. During a career spanning 25 years working for BHP Billiton Ltd. and its predecessor company, BHP Ltd., Mr. Ashby worked extensively in Australia, South America, North America and West Africa in a wide range of business, operational and project development roles across multi commodities and in increasingly senior positions. Prior to his most recent role, Mr. Ashby was Chief Operating Officer – Base Metals for BHP Billiton Ltd. Mr. Ashby commenced his career at Mount Isa Mines Ltd. in 1980. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining from the University of Melbourne and is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Research Interest
business, operational and project development
