Snowline Group LLC
Collaborate - Innovate - Integrate - Deliver
Snowline Group brings together the best minds in the business to collaborate and deliver innovative integrated sustainable mining solutions.
We employ our international experience, deep industry knowledge and extensive networks in the mining sector to help our clients solve many of the complex challenges facing the global mining industry.
We focus on niche business development and market entry strategies, technology and innovation, environmental, mine water management and due-diligence reviews.
Safety and sustainability are foundational to our solutions.
Worldwide Mining and Support Sectors
Snowline Group has access to an extensive network of experienced international associate professionals ready to assist with specialist strategic and tactical services to address the needs of our clients - from startups to large established firms - delivering measurable growth.
We have international mining experience in Southern Africa, Australia and the Asia Pacific region, USA, Canada, Chile, and Brazil working with governments, miners, consultants, banks and partners.
Market Entry and Business Development
Clients
We have worked with our Clients in the following key areas
Sustainability
Due Diligence
Clients Include:
Rio Tinto
McKinsey & Co
West Australian Government
Israel Trade Commission
Golan Plastics Israel
The Austock Group
Leighton Holdings
Global Water Intelligence
The Interface Financial Group
Chrysalix Venture Capital
Black & Veatch
Clean TeQ Water
KLJ Engineering
DD Dannar
Digby Wells Environmental
New Century Resources
Novamera
Cyient
Isle Utilities
Clareo
Thought Leadership
Snowline Group's Dennis Gibson* has been active in the Thought Leadership space over many years - attending and presenting at international conferences including in Australia, South Africa, Israel, Germany, UK, Chile, USA and Canada.
He is Chairman of the Critical Minerals Association - USA.
Most recently, Dennis has been published in Mining Engineering SME, CIO Review, Mining Magazine, CIM Magazine, Engineering and Mining Journal, Mining Weekly, Mining Review Africa and others.
Focus areas are sustainability, future metals and critical minerals, water and energy management, digital transformation, cybersecurity, strategy, industry insights ...
* Former Rio Tinto executive, Director of Dennis Gibson & Associates, Australia and Chief Technical Officer Mining for Black & Veatch, a leading international engineering, procurement, consulting and construction consulting company.
The advantages of triple bottom line
Miners are discovering that renewable energy generation is good for both sustainability goals and the bottom line. There is a triple bottom line to consider when adopting renewable energy in the mining sector: economical, social and environmental, Dennis Gibson, tells Energy and Mines.
Sustainability practices raising the bar in mining industry
Mining companies are taking an increasingly leading role in improving sustainability across the industry, and a proactive approach towards ensuring long-term solutions. We have many articles on importance of sustainability in mining.
Click on the link to access "Sustainability raising the bar in mining industry" Creamer Media - Mining Weekly
Cashing in on renewable energy
"Costs, unfamiliarity and reliability concerns have kept mines from enthusiastically plugging into renewable energy systems. New technologies, along with more-affordable systems and setups, now offer the prospect of RE-sourced dependable power at reasonable prices." - World of Mining Professionals in Association with Engineering & Mining Journal (2017)
Testimonials
"I’ve always found Dennis to be technically very competent and committed to his employer and clients. His worldly experience makes him a very interesting person to converse with and a good business strategist. He is very methodical and collaborative in his evaluation of any situation. He is a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who shows respect to anyone he is in contact with."
Clem Pelletier - Former Newmont Board Member and CEO Rescan Group
"Dennis has worked for me. I can highly recommend Dennis for senior resources industry roles, particularly those that require a high degree of collaboration and team work where Dennis's inclusive dynamic and enthusiastic leadership style is so well suited."
Barry Lavin - Former Rio Tinto & Experienced Mining and Minerals Executive
"Dennis is a top class professional with deep technical knowledge of the mining industry. I worked closely with Dennis for about two years and was very impressed with his client interaction skills and global industry network."
Anand Pattani - Vice President and Global Business Leader - Black & Veatch
"Dennis and I worked together while I was with Rio Tinto ... He has a very impressive background in the mining sector with several very challenging positions in which he was able to excel. His knowledge of mining and how it interfaces with engineering, operations, and asset management are key attributes to Dennis. I highly recommend Dennis not only for his technical, financial, and management acumen, but also for his principled manner of integrity in his business."
Ron Miller - Director Energy Asset Management - Newmont
"I worked with Dennis over a number of years at Rio Tinto and always respected his professionalism and drive to get things done. Able to move easily from deep technical issues to a high level strategic view, Dennis combines his broad engineering experience with a particular focus on the hugely important issues surrounding water management. A strong leader as well as a highly contributive team member, Dennis adds great value in many areas, as well as being a great person to work with."
Peter Ravenscroft - Strategic Mining Advisor
"I had the pleasure of working closely with Dennis for several years. Dennis is extremely knowledgeable about all facets of the mining industry and is particularly adept at helping solve some of miners most pressing problems. He excels at team building and working with associates scattered across the globe. Dennis is a self-starter and extremely conscientious. He is well connected and highly respected within the mining industry."
David Scott - Director Business Development - Black & Veatch
"I worked with Dennis while developing the Diavik Diamond Mine. I was always impressed with the intelligence and ability that Dennis showed in all water management areas."
John Wonnacott - Roseway Engineering - Canada
"I have worked closely with Dennis in various capacities over the past several years and strongly recommend him for any water or process related issue. Dennis's capabilities range from strategic direction setting to tactical project delivery; he provides proven critical thinking and creative solutions to complex issues. Dennis’ practical operational experience coupled with policy setting on local, regional and global levels will add value to any project."
Steve Schnoor - Manager Environment Land & Water - Rio Tinto Kennecott
CONTACT US
Enquiries please contact:
Dennis B Gibson MBA, MSc (Eng), BSc (Civ Eng)
President - Snowline Group LLC
Email: dennis@snowlinegroup.com
Mobile: +1 406 212 6038
Whitefish, Montana, USA
Mountain Time Zone (GMT- 6)