Rosli Wheelcock - FMG

YMP had the pleasure of catching up with Rosli Wheelock - GM First Nations at FMG as part of our interview series. We discussed Rosli's journey from the pearling industry to pit tech, and eventually on to General Manager. Invest 15 minutes in hearing about Rosli's journey, which includes navigating the fields of decarbonisation and first nations engagement.  

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Abbi Lee - ACACIA

In our latest interview, YMP’s Vice Chair Balraj Singh Hansra (韩寒) caught up with Abbi Lee from Acacia to speak about how young and mid-career mining & energy professionals can best place themselves to move into executive roles at listed companies and also some of the challenges the industry is facing in terms of talent shortages. If you’re interested in hearing from a leading executive search company based in Perth, on how to position yourself for those executive roles, invest 15 mins and take a look at YMP’s latest interview.

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Grant Polwarth, Fitzroy Resources

This video is an interview with Fitzroy Resources Australia’s CEO Grant Polwarth. In this interview we discuss his mining career, and the acquisition of the Carborough Downs underground coal mine in Queensland, Australia.

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Alison Atkins, CEO of acQuire Technology Solutions

In this episode, YMP Perth talks to Alison Atkins, CEO of acQuire Technology Solutions, about the challenges of a global company during the COVID-19 pandemic, Alison's journey to become the CEO, and advice for young professionals looking to progress their careers towards senior management positions.

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Gordon Neal, President of New Pacific Metals

In this episode, YMP talks to Gordon Neal about the impact of COVID-19 and the resignation of President Morales in Bolivia; the generational gap in the industry; the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement and how it translates in the mining sector and his advice to young professionals.

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Mike Young, CEO of Vimy Resources

In this episode, YMP Perth speaks to Mike Young, CEO of Vimy Resources about the impact of COVID-19 on the uranium market. Mike also shares how to build a successful iron ore company during his time at BC Iron and some great tips that have helped him develop an extremely successful career in the natural resources industry.

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Kwan Fung, Founder of Mining2Me

In this episode, YMP talks to Kwan Fung about Mining2Me which aims at transforming the perception of mining through engaging animated infographic videos. Kwan also talks about the further worsening shortage of labor, what the mining industry should do to attract young talent and his advice as a young entrepreneur. To learn more about Mining2Me you can visit and subscribe to the Mining2Me YouTube Channel.

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Catherine Raw, COO of Barrick Gold

In this episode, YMP talks to Catherine Raw about how COVID-19 impacted Barrick Gold, the support to local communities and host countries provided by Barrick, her experience as a female executive in the mining sector and her advice to young professionals and investors.

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Tara Christie, CEO of Banyan Gold

In this episode, YMP talks to Tara Christie on how COVID-19 has impacted Banyan Gold, mining exploration in the Yukon, her experience as a woman executive in the mining sector and her advice to young professionals and investors.

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Catriona Beadel