Ben Leonard

Ben Leonard is a highly experienced environmental professional with expertise in tailings closure and environmental management. Currently serving as a Tailings Closure Specialist at Rio Tinto since November 2023, Ben previously held roles such as Closure Planning Specialist and Project Manager. As the Environmental Manager at Northern Minerals from June 2021 to July 2023, responsibilities included managing environmental compliance and project approvals. Ben's background includes positions such as Senior Environmental Advisor at Karara Mining Ltd and Environmental Scientist at STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES and MWH Global. Early career experiences involved engineering roles at Schlumberger WesternGeco and Surtech Systems, along with laboratory technician positions at The Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis and The University of Western Australia. Ben holds an Honours degree in Geography and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Geography, Zoology, and Geology from The University of Western Australia.