Mark Lorenz - Project Manager
Mark was “on the ground” for 15 months during the bulk sample in 2004.  He oversaw operations as project supervisor, but also took on managing roles where required. Mark has extensive mining experience both in Australia and overseas, working for both Indonesian and Australian coal mines.

During the week, while working on the bulk sample, Mark lived at Bickham South House and on the weekends in Kilaben Bay. He noted that the rural setting and co-workers were a great benefit of working on the Bickham bulk sample.

Simon Ford
Simon Ford was employed as a Plant Operator at the Bickham Coal Bulk Sample for 12 months. Simon lived in Murrurundi and said that he enjoyed the lifestyle close to the bush while working on the bulk sample.

Geoffrey Lamey
Employed as a Grader Operator, Geoffrey Lamey worked on the Bulk Sample at the Bickham site for six months. Geoffrey is from Blandford, where he lived during this time, and benefited from the coal mining experience.

Peter Millgate
Living in Murrurundi, Peter Millgate worked as a Truck Driver on the Bickham Coal Bulk Sample for seven months. Peter agreed that the coal mining experience was beneficial while working at the Bickham site.

A total of 14 people worked on the bulk sample, with ten recruited from the local area.