Conference Co-Chair

Dr Ivor Roberts

MAusIMM

 Perth Branch Committee, AusIMM

Dr Ivor Roberts has been a senior public servant within the Western Australian state government for the last 10 years. Dr Roberts was appointed Executive Director of Mineral Titles in May 2010. With staff located in 10 regional locations, as well as Perth, Dr Roberts was responsible for ensuring Western Australia remained the destination of choice for responsible exploration and mining. In 2018, following the merger of the Mines and Commerce agencies, Dr Roberts was appointed Executive Director Regulatory Support Division with the Safety Regulation Group. Current major project is coordinating the introduction of the new modern Western Australia work health and safety legislation that combines all workplace safety; general, mining and petroleum, into one act of parliament. Prior state government positions include Manager Mineral Resources in the Geological Survey of Western Australia, and Regional Manager of the Geological Survey in Kalgoorlie. Previously, he held academic and research positions at several universities, including the University of New South Wales and the Western Australian School of Mines. Besides a comprehensive understanding of the geology and mineralisation of Western Australian, Dr Roberts is one of few individuals who has a sound knowledge of the procedures and practices for complying to the legislative requirements to explore and mine in Western Australia, including their policy development.