Stephen Wheston, Environmental Consultant, joins Geoscience Ireland Panel of Experts

Geoscience Ireland (GI) is delighted to welcome Stephen Wheston to our Panel of Individual Experts. Stephen has over 20 years’ experience in sustainability management with a focus on industrial settings. Stephen was Environmental Manager at Lisheen Mine between 2003- 2017 and Stephen’s current role is Director at Tembusu Sustainability and Risk Management Consultancy.

Stephen holds a degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry with a master’s in Environmental Science. Stephen is an expert in all environmental and social aspects associated with the extractive industry including permitting  and has a strong understanding of Irish and European Environmental law.  Stephen has specific expertise in the development and implementation of Mine Closure plans and all associated elements such as financial assurance.