Susan Havlin is the Managing Consultant – Geology at Snowden Optiro, leading our team of Australia-based geologists. With over 23 years of experience across exploration, mine, and resource geology, she has developed deep expertise in a wide range of commodities, including gold, copper, base metals, uranium, iron ore, lithium, nickel, and mineral sands.

Susan’s core skills include mineral resource estimation, production geology, due diligence, technical reporting, sampling and QAQC, project management, and Competent Person reporting. She is a recognised Competent Person for gold, mineral sands, iron ore, and lithium (as co-CP).

Susan has spent 15 years at Snowden Optiro, where her commitment and capability have seen her grow steadily into senior leadership. Susan is a passionate mentor, presenter of our professional development courses and team leader.

Professional Memberships: MAusIMM – Chartered Professional