"Middlemount Mine has followed Tapans’ recommendations during trial shots and we have been successful in achieving the desired outcomes. A special thank you goes to Tapan for his expertise in guiding the MCPL team with blasting practices and improving our process in this field. Tapan has done an excellent job and I have no hesitation recommending the services to any company requiring improvement on blasting practices. "
— Darren Cuthbertson
General Manager
Middlemount Coal
"I have known Tapan for over 25 years, including managing him for a significant period of my career at Orica. He is a very deep-thinking individual, committed and personable with strong analytical capabilities. This has led him to be successfully involved in a number of value-creation projects for clients, assisting them in quantifying downstream benefits from changes in blast designs. He has now transitioned seamlessly to the consultancy space where he assists BME on a range of training and technical support requirements. I recommend Tapan’s services without any hesitation."
— Brad Bulow
General Manager Australia Asia
BME a division of Omnia Group (Pty) Ltd
"I have known Tapan for more than 20 years and believe he is worthy of the grade of AuIMM Fellow given his contribution to the industry over an extended time. His technical knowhow and knowledge is strong and has contributed to the advancement of the industry through developing new technology, supporting current technology, patents, training and providing blast improvements across a wide cross section of the mining industry."
— Dr Dallas L. Wilkinson
Vice President and General Manager
Minova (Australia/Asia)
"I have known Tapan for the past twenty five years. He possesses sound knowledge of blasting science and applies it well to mining operations to deliver customers savings. He is a sincere and committed individual. I have no hesitation recommending his services to any company requiring improvement in the areas of blasting and overall mining practices."
— John Beevers
Executive Chairman, GroundProbe
and Ex CEO Orica Mining Services
"I have known Tapan for 28 years. He is a highly experienced and competent Mining Engineer. He develops strong relationships at site with customers and is able to tailor blasting solutions to the specific requirements of individual sites. Tapan is well regarded by all who have come into contact with him and is a very personable individual."
— Jez Smith
Chief Advisor
Orica