From the Mine Site to Executive Leadership, Tim Hewitt on Scaling Gold Operations

In this episode, we sit down with Tim Hewitt, Chief Operating Officer of Ramelius Resources, to discuss what it takes to scale a Western Australian gold producer toward 500,000 ounces by 2030. A mining engineer with more than 30 years’ experience, Tim shares leadership insights from senior roles at Lihir Gold, St Barbara, Newmont and Gold Fields. The conversation explores operational leadership, growth execution, and the realities of running large, complex mining operations.   Tim Hewitt🔗 linkedin.com/in/tim-hewitt-b0416529 David Beilby 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeilby/ Alana Bray-White 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-bray-white-8b4478219/ ivy & gecko  🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivy-gecko   Timecodes: 00:30 Welcome 00:51 Company Growth Goals 01:56 Early Life in UK 03:29 Schooling and Mining Bug 04:52 Uni and MBA Shift 07:36 Leadership Essentials 09:29 Authenticity and Introverts 13:27 Resilience and Failure 15:34 Scrutiny and Role Modeling 17:47 COO Challenges Today 19:48 Engagement on the Ground 20:17 Recognising Progress Wins 20:50 Why Work at MIUs 22:55 Culture Drives Performance 25:23 Managing Site Subcultures 27:11 Mining Talent Image Gap 30:12 WA Investment Risk Red Tape 32:05 Infrastructure Energy Constraints 33:21 AI in Mining Today 34:56 Dream Interview Leaders 37:03 Rapid Fire Personal Insights 41:19 Habits Advice Closing   Follow Hearts & Mines 🌐 LinkedIn  🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/hearts-mines Recorded and produced by Podwave Studios:https://podwavestudios.au/ Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in 'Hearts & Mines' are those of the podcast participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of ivy & gecko or any other agency, organisation, employer, or company associated with the podcast. Content provided is for informational purposes only.