Geoscience matters

Posted on May 21, 2023

I’d decided it was time for a career change when I left my previous employer in May 2021. I’d worked as a consultant previously in my career for almost ten years with consulting companies and more than a year in my own practice, which ultimately evolved into a full time, fulfilling role with one of Read the full article...

Posted on April 7, 2023

Micro credentials are attracting increasing attention as a means of obtaining recognition of existing skills or completing targeted training in specific areas, especially where skills are not covered by current university courses. Micro credentials and Employability form one of the five pillars being pursued by The Australian Council of Professions, alongside Education, Accreditation, Professionalism and Read the full article...

Posted on December 20, 2021

I was advised today that I successfully completed all the requirements of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Company Directors Course. The Company Directors Course is designed to give directors a distinct career edge through a better understanding of their duties and responsibilities. It also helps in developing skills to facilitate sound decision making Read the full article...

Posted on September 28, 2021

Explorers and miners have an array of different drilling techniques at their disposal. There are differences, however, in the information provided. How the information provided can be used throughout the course of an exploration program, in the delineation of resources or production grade control, can have a marked impact on project timing and the need Read the full article...

Posted on September 22, 2021

I’m extremely pleased and quite humbled to have been named as the AIG Medal recipient for 2021. The award recognises outstanding service to the Australian Institute of Geoscientists by an Institute member and is the highest award granted by the Institute. I value my membership of the Institute which is, I think, a dynamic and Read the full article...

Posted on September 18, 2021

Thanks to everyone who has been in touch over the past few weeks.   I took advantage of a redundancy to leave Rio Tinto Exploration at the end of May, 2021 after almost 15 years with the company (this time around). I also spent 10 years with Rio Tinto companies earlier in my career. My first Read the full article...