McKee is an experienced coal mining professional having held the position of general manager – operations since 2004.

He is a qualified mine manager and has a strong knowledge of mine development, construction and commissioning, project feasibility, mining and wash-plant contract management, logistics management and general mine operations management.

Speaking on behalf of Golding Contractors, who operate the Isaac Plains mine for Stanmore, will be general manager mining Dylan Pieters and mining project manager Graham Wicks.

In his position Pieters is focused on maximising value for clients through delivering safe and efficient productivity.

Pieters is also growing Golding's footprint in mining through its increasing range of capabilities, coupled with their innovative and flexible approach.

As mining project manager, Wicks is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Isaac Plains mining project for Golding, and for liaison with the client and owner of the mine – Stanmore.

Wicks joined Golding in 2011 and has held several mining project manager roles at different sites across the Bowen Basin.