Annual Lunch: The role of technology in the future of mining

Amy has over 28 years of experience within the mining industry and holds degrees in Chemical Engineering (BS), Metallurgical Engineering (MS) and an executive MBA. She volunteers on the Production Centre Advisory Council for the Sustainable Minerals Institute at the University of Queensland and is a graduate of the AICD Directors’ course.
Amy’s expertise spans multi-commodity technical and production management, strategy development, strategic planning and project management. She has held operational and corporate roles in Rio Tinto and MMG.
Passion for the mining industry and experience in facilitating transformational change has placed Amy well to serve the AusIMM community. Meeting the future needs of the industry by supporting development of competent, ethical and innovative professionals is her focus as a member of the AusIMM Board.

John has a PhD in Chemical Engineering has had a diverse career in technology development having worked as an academic at The University of Melbourne, a Transformational Technology Program Manager for Alcoa and as a Technology Transfer Manager, for the Global Bauxite and Alumina Research Groups, of Rio Tinto. He has made significant contributions in the fields of alumina refining, aluminium waste remediation and the processing of titanium minerals and coal as evidenced by 14 patents and over 40 publications.

John’s industry experience includes leading the development of new technologies with global research providers and solving industrial problems as a consultant. John is currently the Associate Director for Business and Technology Transition, for the Sir Lawrence Wackett Defence and Aerospace Centre (SLWDAC) at RMIT University and has responsibility for growing and managing business development and Defence funding opportunities including delivering “best practice” in technology development and IP management. John is a member of the SLWDAC Industry Advisory Board and is secretary to RMIT’s Defence Steering Committee which is chaired by the Vice Chancellor.