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SCOTT LOWE
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Scott Lowe joined Blackthorn Resources in November 2007 as Chief Operating Officer, with particular focus on the development of the Perkoa Zince Mine. Before joining the Company, Scott was employed by BHP Billiton for over 20 years in a number of roles, including Vice President Operations Ingwe in South Africa, Vice President HSEC for BHP Billiton's global Energy Coal businesses and General Manager Business Development & Operating Excellence. In addition, Scott has also worked as General Manager for Peabody Coal and for P&O, one of the world's largest infrastructure and stevedoring companies, at vice president level with global responsibilities covering a range of complex business and cultural environments. Scott holds a Master Business Administration from Wollongong University, a Graduate Diploma in Coal Mining and holds a Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (Coal) in New South Wales.