Galen is a geologist with more than 25 years’ continuous experience in the mining industry. He spent ten years working in Australia, involved in exploration, resource development and production geology operational roles, before moving back to the UK. Galen joined CSA Global in 2008 where he held the position of Principal Resource Geologist before becoming a Senior Manager and a Board Member prior to the acquisition of CSA Global by ERM in 2019 after which he held a Partner role. In 2023 Galen became an independent consultant with activity including project evaluation, Mineral Resource evaluation & auditing, due diligence appraisal, technical study management, operational improvement studies and public reporting. Galen is a Fellow of the AusIMM.

Brett is a geologist with over 24 years’ experience gained in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. Brett has led exploration, feasibility, and development of base metal and gold projects internationally, including in his present role as COO of London-listed Kavango Resources plc, which is exploring in Botswana. In previous roles, Brett successfully carried out significant mineral exploration in the UK, during which he also co-chaired the UK mining working group of the Critical Minerals Association from 2020 to 2021. Brett is particularly keen to help the AusIMM in advancing its international reach, and to see young people encouraged to enter the industry. Brett is a Chartered Professional Fellow of the AusIMM with CP status.

Simon is currently Executive Vice President Mineral Resource Management & Evaluations, for Barrick Gold. Prior to this he held the role of Senior Vice President, Africa & Middle East Mineral Resource Manager for Barrick, where he was responsible for the management of all Africa and Middle East mine operations and project technical teams as the lead technical executive for the region. Prior to Barrick, Mr. Bottoms was Group Mineral Resource Manager for Randgold. During his career Mr. Bottoms has gained extensive experience in exploration and evaluation across a range of commodities, leading teams through technical studies that underpinned the extension and construction of mine operations, in a succession of roles with increasing responsibility. Simon achieved his Master of Geology from the University of Southampton School of Ocean & Earth Science. He is a chartered geologist and Fellow of the Geological Society of London and a Fellow of the AusIMM.

Jane is a Senior Geologist currently working in the Resources and Mining team for CSA Global UK. She has over 18 years’ experience in a broad range of minerals sector activities including grade control, resource modelling, greenfields and brownfields exploration through to feasibility study. Jane studied geology at University College Dublin, after gaining her degree she worked in Western Australia for 14 years during which she completed a Graduate Certificate in Geostatistical Methods at Edith Cowan University (Western Australia). She returned to the UK in 2019 and is now living in Cornwall and enjoying learning about the local mining industry.

Grace is an Exploration Geologist with over 6 years' experience across a variety of commodities and deposit styles. Grace is currently at Endeavour Mining, working on greenfields gold exploration projects in Cote D'Ivoire. Prior to this, Grace was at SRK Exploration Services, an exploration consultancy and geological field service provider, where she has worked on a variety of commodities and projects around the world. Grace began her career working for Consolidated Nickel Mines on an exploration programme in Zambia and holds a Master’s in Geology specialising in nickel-copper-PGE deposits, from the University of Leicester. Grace is also an Executive Committee member for Women in Mining UK and is the active Head of Membership and Education Outreach.

Rob runs a geotechnical consultancy that provides geotechnical input to mining projects worldwide. Rob has over 17 years of experience across various commodities, completing studies, supporting operations and undertaking technical reviews. Rob returned to the UK in 2022, having lived in WA since 2008. As a former chairperson of the West Australian Ground Control Group, Rob strongly advocates forums that promote knowledge sharing in formal and informal settings. Rob is a Chartered Professional Fellow of the AusIMM and CEng/CSci/REnvP with the IMMM.

Philipa has held leadership positions in environment, health, safety and community management in the mining sector for over 25 years, in Africa, Australasia and Latin America, across a number of mineral commodities. Recognised in 2020 as one of the 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining and awarded the Australian Centenary Medal, Philipa is driven by her mission to demonstrate that the mining industry can be truly sustainable. She holds an MSc in Natural Resources from Curtin University of Technology, is a Chartered Environmental Professional member with the AusIMM and is qualified by Corporate Directors International. Philipa is Head of Sustainability for Horizonte Minerals, and is a non-executive director of EnviroGold Global.