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SCCR partners and associates have proven capability in project development, plant management, technical and operational support and governance in the primary aluminium industry. 

SCCR partners and associates have safety, health and environmental performance as a core value and priority in all our actions. We believe that safe operational performance is a critical pre-requisite for sustainable operational performance, as well as for successful improvement and growth. 


Our experience across the industry encompasses business leadership in bauxite mining, alumina refining, anode manufacturing, aluminium smelting, casting and semi-fabricating. 


We have a strong track record in business improvement and operations performance turnaround in existing plants, as well as in the development and operation of greenfield and 
brownfield projects. We have a depth of operational, engineering, technical and commercial capability across businesses using both modern and more mature technologies. 
SCCR provides clients with expertise in project delivery, startup and operation of aluminium smelting and alumina refining assets. Our group capability includes scoping, specification, design, construction, commissioning and operation of assets including bauxite mines, alumina refineries, anode plants, primary smelters and casting plants. 

We are highly experienced in the industry supply chain, and provide commercial improvement capability to develop and support strategic implementation in critical areas including raw materials and operating supplies, contractor management, procurement and controls.  


SCCR's team comprises recognised industry leaders, ranging from first-line superintendents through to senior executives. Using the capability in our team we work with you to develop and implement practical work-plans to meet the needs of your business. 

The following brief profiles highlight a number of our SCCR group people. We would be happy to discuss with you the full extent of our capabilities and track record at any time.  
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KEITH DUNSTAN SCCR Partner

Keith Dunstan is a founding partner of SCCR group. He brings more than 35 years in senior operations and business improvement roles in aluminium smelters. He has been responsible for major project developments worldwide, including technology transfer, delivery and startup. Keith specialises in linking business improvements through technical, operational and commercial opportunities, and recovery of underperforming assets. Keith leads SCCR’s reduction team.  
 BOB HIGGINSON  SCCR Partner

​Robert (Bob) Higginson is a founding partner of SCCR group. He brings more than 30 years of experience in senior operations management and development roles in aluminium anode plants. Bob specialises in anode manufacturing with capabilities across operations management, business leadership, technology, strategic planning and governance. He leads SCCR’s Carbon manufacturing team.
IAN JACOBSON  SCCR Partner

Ian Jacobson is a founding partner of SCCR group. He brings 40 years of experience in business leadership in smelting, refining and mining development operations and projects. He specialises in development and improvement strategies and implementation across P&L business, operational and project management in smelting, refining and mining​.
​MARK TAYLOR  SCCR Partner

Dr. Mark Taylor 
is an associate director with SCCR and brings his globally recognised knowledge and capabilities to our team. Mark's successful business career, coupled with his distinguished and awarded academic career, make him a highly valued partner to SCCR and our industry clients. He is a world class expert on reduction technologies, including all facets of the process, plant and people systems required for tier 1 performance.  His ability to deliver results across the challenges and opportunities in the aluminium industry is universally valued.
 
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Contact us by email  info@sccrgroup.com