Jeff Whittle’s name is recognised worldwide for his achievements in mining optimisation. In 1984, Jeff and Ruth Whittle founded Whittle Programming Pty Ltd, providers of the Strategic Mine Planning software packages Three-D, Four-D, Four-X and Opti-Cut. These tools are used by over 400 mining companies across 50 countries. Whittle Programming www.whittle.ca is now a subsidiary of Gemcom International - Canada www.gemcomsoftware.com In 1999, Whittle Consulting Pty Ltd was formed as a joint venture with Whittle Programming, aimed at providing specialised planning services to the mining industry and using the very latest software developments well in advance of their readiness for release in packaged form. Since July 2002, Whittle Consulting Pty Ltd has been privately owned by Jeff, Ruth and Gerald Whittle. Operating from its base in Melbourne, Australia, it supports a select group of clients by applying a combination of advanced mathematics, specialised programming and business planning techniques to enable these major mining companies to understand and make best use of their strategic opportunities.

Jeff and Gerald Whittle.