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Alp Bora

Founder of Mine Comms

Canada

Overview 

Alp Bora is the Founder & CEO of Alp Bora & Co., a mining expert, speaker, and author, known for helping mining companies achieve operational excellence. With a background in operations and maintenance at companies like Rio Tinto and Tata Steel, Alp Bora has authored books on mining and is sought after for advisory roles in the industry. Highlights of Alp Bora's career include founding his own consulting firm, Alp Bora & Co., and serving in key operational and maintenance roles at industry giants like Rio Tinto, showcasing expertise in driving operational excellence in the mining sector.

Work Experience 

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Alp Bora & Co.

  • Founder & CEO

    2021 - Current

    Alp Bora & Co. is an independent think tank and consulting organization specialized in Mining & Metals. Our mission is to help mining & metallurgy companies achieve operational excellence & support the mining industry's transition to a sustainable future.

  • Author of "Teo & Zoe Discover the Wonderful World of Mining"

    2024 - 2024

  • Author of "Aim For It"

    2024 - 2024

  • Author of "Mining is the Future"

    2023 - 2023

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Mine Comms

  • Co-Founder - Mining Expert

    2023

    Mine Comms is a mining-focused marketing & communication firm. Our team merges communication expertise with industry-specific knowledge to craft compelling narratives that resonate with your audience. From impactful social media campaigns to targeted marketing strategy, we employ cutting-edge tools to ensure your organization stands out in the competitive market.

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Rio Tinto

  • Operations & Maintenance Superintendent

    2019 - 2021

    • Driven a strong safety culture with a clear focus on HSE processes and standards • Managed $20M annual budget in a unionized aluminum smelter • Led a team of 5 supervisors, 4 engineers, 2 planners, and accountable for 51 operators and 12 maintainers

  • Business Advisor

    2017 - 2018

    • Project manager for high value projects and continuous improvement initiatives • Managed a portfolio for the smelter operations for $100M cost saving, cost avoidance and value creation initiatives

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Accenture

  • Technology Consultant (Natural Resources)

    2015 - 2017

    • Deployed a Digital Turnaround project to support Suncor’s Fort Hills safety, productivity and cost-reduction activities by leveraging workforce location tracking and integration with other legacy data • Led Offshore SAP Consultants in conjunction with Rio Tinto business requirements: governance, support of day-to-day operations, implementation of change requests, and stakeholder management

Accenture Ventures is a venture capital firm arm of Accenture, delivers innovative solutions with strategic partnerships and investments.

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Tata Steel

  • Maintenance Supervisor / Planner

    2013 - 2015

    • Led Plant Operational Readiness project of an iron ore concentrator at Northern Quebec and commissioned the crushing and sizing plant with zero lost time • Supervised mobile and plant maintenance crews: including emergency first response, reinforcement of site-wide HSE regulations and cross-cultural (Aboriginal) work environment

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Vale

  • Maintenance Engineer

    2011 - 2012

    • Planned, scheduled, and supervised the execution of $1.5M projects with in-house trades and external contractors during a 3-week planned shutdown • Developed a preventive maintenance program based on criticality lists, vendor recommendations and personal experience

Education 

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