Who We Are

Tailex was founded with a simple goal - To unlock value from tailings.

As a team, we’ve been delivering projects, big and small, for over a decade – completing countless projects across Australia and the world.

Through this shared experience, we witnessed the challenges that decision-makers face in tailings and mine waste management. Tailex solves these challenges by finding  simple, mining-first solutions that minimise risk and maximise value.

With the agility and independence of a small business, we offer a personalised approach – providing clients with direct access to industry leading expertise focused on their real-world needs.

Our Team

Pepe Moreno

Principal Consultant & Director

Pepe is a civil-geotechnical engineer with over 30 years’ experience in the mining industry, specialising in tailings disposal systems and mine waste facility design.

He’s held Engineer of Record roles for leading mining operations in Australia over several years and is a member of select Independent Technical Review Boards. Pepe adds expert due diligence and tailings valuation skills to Tailex.

Sam Kendall

Senior Consultant & Director

Sam has over 10 years of experience in tailings and mine waste management, covering design, technical analysis, and fieldwork.

Sam has particular areas of interest in evaluation of tailings technologies and disposal methods, governance and risk assessments.

Juanita Martin

Principal Consultant

Juanita has over 30 years of experience in mining and civil industries, specializing in water management for mining infrastructure.

She is skilled in hydraulic design and advanced dam-break modelling. She leads studies on water balance, hydrology, flooding, and dam breaks, and serves as a subject matter expert for due diligence and technical reviews.

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