Mr Jones is a Mining Engineer with over 28 years’ experience in the resources industry involving management of operations including multiple mine restarts and feasibility studies along with senior level corporate capability.
Craig Jones is a highly experienced mining executive and qualified mining engineer with more than 28 years’ experience in West Australian underground hard-rock mining within the resource industry. Prior to joining Spartan in April 2024, Mr Jones was the Chief Executive Officer with Poseidon Nickel leading the company through the feasibility study and planned restarting of historical operations prior to the dramatic nickel price fluctuations experienced throughout 2023. Prior to his most recent role, he was the Chief Operating Officer for Bellevue Gold where he was instrumental in establishing the restart of the historical operation, leading the feasibility study and an integral team member involved in the financing of the project. Previously he has held senior roles in operations, mine management and business development for various mining companies including Northern Star Resources. Mr Jones has been instrumental in optimising, integrating and operating underground mines as well as upgrading mill infrastructure and installation of major capital projects at various operations. Mr Jones has a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) from the University of Ballarat and holds a WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate.
