Mr Junk has a detailed understanding and long history with nickel mining in Kambalda. In the past, having worked as a Mine Manager at various Kambalda nickel mines for Western Mining Corporation, he then played an integral role in the revitalisation of many WMC Kambalda nickel mines when they were divested in the early 2000s. Ian, along with his brother Leigh, and their company Donegal Resources, initiated the joint venture with Mincor Resources at the Miitel, Mariners, Wannaway and Redross nickel mines, and subsequently executed another joint venture with Panoramic Resources at the Lanfranchi nickel mine. Donegal Resources also managed and operated the Carnilya Hill nickel mine when that was sold by WMC to View Resources. Ian has played significant roles in the exploration, development and commissioning of various other mining operations around Australia, through his own mining entities and contracting companies.
