Timothy J. Fisch
Enderby,British Columbia
Summary
Forty-five years of experience in mining/mineral processing environments during which time I have acquired valuable experience in the extraction of Cu, Au, Ag, Pb and Zn ores as well as industrial minerals. My career has provided me with the opportunity to be heavily involved in the design, construction, commissioning and start-up of projects including Homestake Resources - Nickel Plate Mine, Imperial Metals Corporations – Goldstream, Mount Polley and Red Chris Mines, BHP Copper Divisions – Robinson Project, Unimin Canada’s – Blue Mountain Plant Expansion and Coeur Minings – Silvertip Plant Expansion. I have extensive knowledge in all aspects of mineral processing including Gyratory, Jaw and Cone crushers, SAG, Rod, and Ball mill grinding circuits, Column and Mechanical floatation circuits, and a thorough knowledge of Open pit mining operations. Additionally, I have considerable experience in the construction, maintenance and monitoring of tailings dam facilities and water treatment systems and possess an acute familiarity with environmental regulatory policies at the provincial, state and federal levels. My background includes supervision and management in both Union and Non-union/ Team based environments, utilizing good conflict resolution skills. I have represented management in successfully negotiating long term Collective Bargaining Agreements with unions in both Ontario and British Columbia. I am also very familiar with the challenges associated with Industry and First Nations, representing management in negotiating successful Participation Agreements with the Texelc, Xatsull and Tahltan First Nations in British Columbia.
Skilled process management professional with solid background in optimizing workflows and implementing efficient operational strategies. Known for strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Expertise in process improvement, project management, and stakeholder communication. Reliable and flexible, consistently driving successful outcomes in dynamic environments.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
COHO Mining Services
10.2024 - Current
- Commissioning Manager for Lundin Gold’s Fruta Del Norte expansion project, providing oversight and guidance on commissioning the projects Reclaim and Tailings systems, Jameson cell high intensity floatation circuits, Larox vertical pressure filtration system and associated material handling systems
Vice President & General Manager
Victoria Gold Corporation
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Eagle Mine Project
- Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer the position was accountable for all aspects of the companies 30,000 mtpd open pit Au heap leach operations in northern Yukon Territory
- Responsibilities include oversight and direction of the projects Health & Safety management systems, Environmental Stewardship, Short and Long Range Mine planning, Process systems optimization and Operations and Sustaining Capital budget development and implementation
- Eagle Mine Project
Process Manager
Coeur Mining Corporation
03.2019 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: Silvertip Project
- Reporting to the General Manager, the role was accountable for identifying and instituting operational and business change at the companies 1000 mtpd Pb/Zn/Ag project in northern British Columbia
- Managing all disciplines within the projects processing facility including Operations, Maintenance, Electrical, Metallurgical and Water Treatment in a safe, productive and time effective manner
- Lead report for the projects 'Plant Optimization' initiative which entails an intensive campaign of corrective maintenance objectives within a 90 day timeline
- Process Lead for the projects 1750 mtpd expansion initiative, which included interfacing with consulting engineers and development and implementation of all metallurgical test work
- Silvertip Project
General Manager
Imperial Metals Red Chris Development Company
09.2013 - 11.2018
- Project Leader for commissioning, start up and operations of the 30,000 mtpd Red Chris Cu/Au Project in Northern British Columbia
- Member of the negotiating team which established the framework of key terms and conditions for the Participation Agreement between the Red Chris Development Company and the Tahltan Central Council First Nations
- Responsible for all aspects of the production cycle at the Red Chris site, including Safety, Mine development, Concentrator operations, Tailings dam construction and management, Warehousing and Procurement and Environmental monitoring and compliance
General Manager
Imperial Metals
04.2006 - 09.2013
- Company Overview: Mount Polley Mine
- Strategically lead and manage the day to day activities of the Companies 20,000 mtpd Cu/Au concentrator and 90,000 mtpd Open pit operations
- Accountable for the development and management of the Companies annual Operating and Capital budgets
- Manage and guide environmental, health and safety teams towards the achievement of a zero incident/accident milestone
- Lead the Companies efforts to establish successful and meaningful relationships with local First Nations groups, including the development of business partnerships and impact agreements
- Lead the Companies negotiating team in successfully ratifying new Collective Bargaining Agreements with the United Steelworkers Union in both 2008 and 2013
- Mount Polley Mine
Mill Superintendent
Imperial Metals
07.2004 - 03.2006
- Company Overview: Mount Polley Mine
- Refurbished and brought on stream the Companies 20,000 mtpd Cu/Au Crusher/Concentrator facility
- Project manager for the plants Capacity Improvements Project
- Responsible for all aspects of the plants metallurgical and operations personnel, including safety, training, budget development and plant optimization projects
- Established safety guidelines within the department resulting in a milestone of two years with no lost time accidents
- Mount Polley Mine
Plant Superintendent
Unimin Canada
11.2001 - 06.2004
- Company Overview: Blue Mountain Mine
- Directed the efforts of the plants operations and mechanical personnel at the 1000 mtpd Nepheline Syenite facility
- Project team member for the plants $10 million dollar Fine Grind Expansion project as well as the plants $5 million dollar Capacity Improvements project
- Member of the 2003 management team, which successfully negotiated a new three year collective agreement with the United Steel Workers of America
- Established guidelines and practices to maintain the companies four year – No Lost Time Accident Record
- Blue Mountain Mine
Mill Superintendent
Imperial Metals
04.1997 - 11.2001
- Company Overview: Mount Polley Mine
- Project team member involved with the design, construction, commissioning and optimization of the Companies 20,000 mtd Cu/Au concentrator in 1997
- Responsible for all aspects of the plants metallurgical and operations personnel, including safety, training, budget development and plant optimization projects
- Left the organization in Nov 2001 due to suspension of plant production for economic reasons
- Mount Polley Mine
Mill Operations Group Leader
BHP Copper Division
11.1995 - 04.1997
- Company Overview: Robinson Project
- Project team member involved in the commissioning and start up of the Companies 45,000 mtd Cu/Au concentrator
- Directed the efforts of twenty-five operations, mechanical and lab personnel in a team-based environment
- Project member of the Production/Recovery team, which achieved a breakthrough over a six-month period of 70,000,000 saleable pounds of Cu, 40,000 ounces of Au and 160,000 ounces of Ag
- Robinson Project
Mill Operations Shift Foreman
Imperial Metals
04.1991 - 11.1995
- Company Overview: Goldstream Project
- Refurbished, commissioned and started the company’s 1200 mtd Cu/Zn concentrator
- Directed the efforts of fifteen operations, mechanical and lab personnel in a union based environment
- Project team member for the design and installation of an 8’Ø and 4’Ø cleaner column circuits
- Goldstream Project
Mill Operations Shift Foreman
Homestake
02.1986 - 04.1991
- Company Overview: Nickel Plate Mine
- Commissioned and started the companies 4000 mtd Au leach concentrator
- Directed the efforts of fourteen operations, mechanical and lab personnel in a team-based environment
- Developed a method to precipitate Ferro cyanide from final tailings through the addition of sulphuric acid
- Nickel Plate Mine
Operations Lead Hand
Teck/Cominco
06.1980 - 02.1986
- Company Overview: Highland Valley Copper
- Supervised and trained eight team members at the company’s 30,000 mtd Cu concentrator in a union based environment
- Highland Valley Copper
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Victoria
Victoria, B.C.01.1980
High School Diploma - academic program
Ashcroft Secondary School
01.1978
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Leadership and team building
- Operational excellence
Permanent Residence Status
Canada
Hobbies and Interests
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Golf
Personal Information
- Citizenship: United States
- Health Status: Excellent
- Date of Birth: 02/27/60
Timeline
Consultant
COHO Mining Services
10.2024 - Current
Vice President & General Manager
Victoria Gold Corporation
10.2022 - 08.2024
Process Manager
Coeur Mining Corporation
03.2019 - 09.2022
General Manager
Imperial Metals Red Chris Development Company
09.2013 - 11.2018
General Manager
Imperial Metals
04.2006 - 09.2013
Mill Superintendent
Imperial Metals
07.2004 - 03.2006
Plant Superintendent
Unimin Canada
11.2001 - 06.2004
Mill Superintendent
Imperial Metals
04.1997 - 11.2001
Mill Operations Group Leader
BHP Copper Division
11.1995 - 04.1997
Mill Operations Shift Foreman
Imperial Metals
04.1991 - 11.1995
Mill Operations Shift Foreman
Homestake
02.1986 - 04.1991
Operations Lead Hand
Teck/Cominco
06.1980 - 02.1986
High School Diploma - academic program
Ashcroft Secondary School
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Victoria
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