David
Foster - Managing Director
David, a mechanical
engineer, has been involved with the
local mining industry for many years.
David previously worked for Hunter
Valley Earthmoving, a contract mining
firm, as the managing Director for
22 years. It was here that the Foster
family and Bloomfield Collieries developed
a strong partnership, and in turn with
Bickham Coal Company. The two companies
are independent of one another, but
share skills, resources and expertise.
Currently, David continues his involvement
with Maitland Diesel Services as Managing
Director.
John Richards - Director
John has a long history
in agriculture, obtaining his degree
in the field in 1977. John’s
involvement with Bickham began in 2002
following his move to Maitland. In
his role at Bickham Coal John now utilizes
people management skills, acquired
during his farming days.
Mark Lorenz - Project
Manager
Mark was “on
the ground” for
15 months during the bulk sample in
2004, where he oversaw operations as
Project Manager.
Mark
has a degree in mining engineering
coupled with extensive mining experience
working in Australia and overseas for
both Indonesian and Australian coal
mines.
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