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Key Personnel

Paul Newling - Managing Director

Paul has in-excess of 30 years of industry experience to provide expertise, support and guidance to mine development projects and operations,  including project and design management, due diligence, metallurgical consulting, project sponsorship and peer review functions, commercial  negotiations, and asset review for feasibility studies through to design, construction and commissioning aspects of project implementation.


Based  upon strong operational and construction experience, Paul has also been involved in significant ITE and expert witness assignments.  

David Chambers - Manager - Studies and Projects

A Metallurgical Engineer with over 25 years of industry experience to provide expertise across all major technical and managerial core functions.


Possessing a strong technical and managerial background in process design and development, the planning and execution of studies and projects. Global experience in Australia, Canada, South America and West Africa; working within multinational organisations.


Highly regarded cross commodity technical experience including mineral processing, physical metallurgy, and hydrometallurgy for the extraction of Cu, Au, Ag, Ni, Co & Sc, pyro-metallurgical processing of laterite to ferronickel, extraction of oil from oil sands, iron ore and coal beneficiation. 

Arif Ünal - Manager - Engineering

Arif has over 19 years of experience in the mining industry, much of this has been focused on the base metals, gold and cement industry in Australia and internationally.


Roles have included senior positions in engineering and design management, process plant commissioning, project and study management, and pyro-metallurgical consulting. Arif has specialist expertise in pyrometallurgy and has a thorough understanding of OEM systems, fabrication and construction practices.

Stephen Turnley - Principal Metallurgist

Stephen has over 30 years’ experience in mineral processing industry. He also has extensive knowledge in plant operations, design and  commissioning and also in comminution, flotation, gravity separation, thickening, filtration and tailings. He has extensive experience in gold,  nickel, nickel/copper, lead, zinc, iron ore, tantalum and talc.  

Serena Edwards - Manager - Design

Serena commenced her career in drafting in 1998 and has since accumulated over 14 years of experience in drawing office and design management. She possesses extensive expertise in materials handling, mechanical design, and plant layout across various industries, including mining, oil and gas, and agriculture.


Her technical proficiency encompasses a wide range of engineering drawing and design software, such as the full Autodesk suite, Prosteel, SolidWorks, MicroStation, and the Microsoft Office suite. Additionally, Serena is skilled in document control, 3D site scanning, and model implementation, ensuring precise and efficient project execution.

Berk Benlioglu – Lead Project Engineer

Berk is a highly skilled mining engineer with strong technical and leadership experience across the mining and resources sector. He specialises in mine planning, scheduling, and production optimisation, as well as financial modelling, cost estimation, and project profitability analysis. At NewPro, he has led major projects from concept to execution, ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, and safety, while building strong stakeholder relationships.

George Raphael – Senior Project Engineer

George is a Senior Project Engineer with over 20 years of mechanical engineering and project delivery experience across EPCM, mining, and manufacturing sectors. He has managed projects from feasibility to completion in Australia, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Recognised for his commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement, he consistently delivers projects to high standards under challenging conditions.

Richard Jance – Senior Mechanical Engineer

Richard is a Senior Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in project management and engineering design within the mining industry. Skilled in equipment specifications, vendor liaison, and technical reviews, he has delivered large-scale projects to budget and schedule. His work spans gold, lithium, iron ore, and base metal projects in Australia and overseas, holding senior roles across leading engineering consultancies.

Binnur Kirim – Process Engineer

Binnur is a Mineral Processing Engineer with 6 years’ experience across base and precious metals. She specialises in base metal flotation backed by 4 years of on-site operational experience and has strong leach engineering experience (concept, FEED and detailed design). Her project portfolio includes work in Indonesia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, involving PFDs/P&IDs, mass & water balances, equipment sizing/specification, control philosophies, and HAZOP.

Waldemar Latz – Project Engineer

Waldemar is a Project Engineer with qualifications in mechanical and electrical engineering and a strong background in project management and product development. He has led cross-functional teams on mining and mineral processing projects in Australia, Europe, Asia, and North America. His experience covers design coordination, commissioning, and the delivery of high-quality outcomes within scope, budget, and schedule.

Rodrigo Lopez – Mechanical Project Engineer

Rodrigo is a Mechanical Project Engineer with a background in mechanical and energy engineering, specialising in thermal systems, process optimisation, and feasibility studies. He has delivered mining, power plant, and automotive projects across Australia, Asia, LATAM and Europe. Multilingual and results-driven, Rodrigo engages multidisciplinary teams to meet complex project requirements.

William Rusiti – Civil Engineer

William is a Structural Engineer with over 3 years of experience at NewPro, contributing to mining and infrastructure projects across Australia. A recent engineering graduate, he combines strong academic knowledge with hands-on project delivery experience. His expertise includes design drafting and coordination, civil/structural design, and supporting multidisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.

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