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WESTERNAREAS LTD
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award winners with more than just nickel
Western Areas is Australia’s third
largest nickel producer, with high
grade nickel production assets in
Australia and base metals development
projects across Australia, Canada and
Finland. Headquartered in Perth, the
company is listed on the Australian
Securities Exchange.
Production is built around two of the
highest grade underground nickel mines
in the world, Flying Fox and Spotted
Quoll, both within WA’s Forrestania
project area. The high grade nature
of these two mines, coupled with a
consistent track record of meeting
production targets, produce significant
operating margins. As a result Western
Areas maintains continued profits
throughout the nickel commodity
price cycle.
Growth and expansion from the
current profitable base is well in hand
via a multi stream strategy including
continued exploration programs, pre-
development projects and a disciplined
approach to potential acquisitions.
Forrestania is Western Areas’ flagship
asset located in WA, and there are also
advanced exploration projects in Canada
and Finland. Western Areas supplies
high quality nickel concentrates from
the minesite to the Nickel West smelter
near Kalgoorlie and to Jinchuan in China,
(
China’s leading nickel metal producer).
Western Areas is regarded as being
one of the lowest cost producers in the
world. With its success based on good
exploration and strong operational
management, it has been awarded
‘
Digger of the Year’, ‘Explorer of the
Year’ and the Premier’s award for
Export Excellence. It is also proud to
support the Spotted Quoll sanctuary at
Perth Zoo, plus the Starlight Foundation
and local community programs.
Meet WAMC Member – Daniel Lougher
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Western Areas is the third largest nickel producer in Australia, with two of the highest grade and
lowest cash cost producing mines in the world, employing close to 500 personnel, directly and indirectly.
As Managing Director, Daniel Lougher reports to the Board of Western Areas, a 200 ASX listed company.
He provides executive management skills to the day-to-day running of the company and advises the Board
on merger and acquisition strategies as required. Dan’s goal is always to add shareholder value.
A qualified mining engineer with over 30 years’ experience in all aspects of resource and mining project
exploration, feasibility, development and operation, Dan has developed a significant corporate network in the
financial and mining community both at home and overseas. He is justifiably proud of assisting Western Areas
develop two of the best operating nickel mines in Australia.
Considering lessons learned, Dan advises to try to always stay positive. He adds that, “It is equally important
to respect people”.
Dan has been a WA Mining Club member for over five years now. He finds it a great forum for networking
with others in the resource sector, and also an excellent presentation spot.
Most admired business leader:
Too many to mention
Likes doing away from work:
Watch sport (especially rugby), travel
Future goals:
Stay employed with a great company
Preferred dinner guest:
Nelson Mandela
Contact:
Western Areas Ltd
T: 08 9334 7710
E:
dlougher@westernareas.com.au
www.westernareas.com.au