Nikolai is a senior consultant (Sustainability) of SRK Consulting (Kazakhstan) Ltd. His professional experience includes work in Russian and international mining (Barrick Gold, Highland Gold, Polyus), consulting (SRK Consulting) companies as well as independent consulting work in mine closure.
Nikolai's work experience in mining companies includes projects’ permitting and compliance with Russian and Good International Industry Practices, project planning and scheduling, budget planning and controls, reporting at various levels, and supervision of technical studies such as Scoping, Pre-Feasibility and Bankable Feasibility Studies.
Consulting experience includes performing Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) for mining companies, leading project studies in accordance with national legal requirements, as well as international standards such as IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, EBRD, and ICMM. He also performed the preparation of environmental sections of comprehensive due diligence audits, Competent Person's reports (including for IPO), scientific and technical projects and other project studies. Experienced in planning and costing for mine closure and remediation projects. Work experience covers projects in Russia, CIS, the Middle East and Africa countries.