Wayne Brooks

Wayne Brooks is a highly experienced professional in the drilling and blasting sector, currently serving as a Global Drill & Blast Specialist and Drill & Blast Superintendent at Newmont Corporation since July 2021, overseeing drilling and blasting activities and operations. Prior to this role, Wayne held various positions at Orica USA Inc from January 2013 to December 2020, including Technical Services Excellence Manager and Operational Excellence & Field Training Manager, where responsibilities encompassed managing technical services, developing training curricula, and introducing best practices across North America. Earlier roles at Orica spanned from Senior Technical Services Engineer to Site Supervisor, focused on project management, training, and operational excellence in large mining operations in Australia. Wayne also has a background as a Motor Mechanic at Hunter Water Corporation and a Shipwright in the Royal Australian Navy. Wayne holds a Graduate Diploma in Mining from Federation University Australia.