Michael Jones

General Manager /  Site Senior Executive (SSE)

General Manager and appointed Site Senior Executive (SSE) for Austral Resources’ Lady Annie and Anthill sites, holding statutory responsibility for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all mine and processing functions. With over 20 years of experience in the resources sector—including more than 15 years specialising in Copper Heap Leach, Solvent Extraction, and Electrowinning (SX-EW) operations—he brings deep technical expertise across the full copper production chain, from ore crushing through to LME Grade A cathode production.

Michael also oversees the full HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) portfolio, ensuring robust systems are in place to manage risk, uphold legislative compliance, and drive continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance. His hands-on, outcomes-focused leadership is underpinned by a strong technical foundation and a commitment to operational excellence. Career highlights include key leadership roles and the successful re-commissioning of the Lady Annie plant and ramp-up of the Anthill operation, where he has consistently driven improvement initiatives to enhance performance, efficiency, and integration across remote and complex operational environments.