Mining Indaba - Richard Downs

Richard Downs

Marketing & Sales Senior Vice President Bureau Veritas

From 1984 to 2003: Geologist, Senior Mine Geologist, Exploration Manager – various mining companies

Queensland University of Technology, Bachelor of Science Geology; University of Tasmania, MSc; La Trobe, MBA

- From 01/2016 to today: Current position

- From 01/2011 to 01/2016: VP M&M Europe & Global Trade Minerals

- From 01/2006 to 01/2011: Regional Director M&M Europe

I started my career as a geologist at Mount Isa in 1984 and worked for various mining companies in Australia until the 2000’s in a number of technical and commercial roles.

I moved to the UK in 2004 and joined the TIC sector (testing-inspection-certification) and since then I’ve been privileged to work with a wide variety of clients on projects ranging from coal to gold and (increasingly) the critical minerals space

Agenda Sessions

Panel: Fragile Mining Jurisdictions: how are current world events, the energy crisis, and the need f

- Approx 56% of the world’s copper resources are now outside the traditional tier one mining jurisdictions of Australia, Canada, Chile, Poland and the U.S.

- Decarbonisation and energy transition are ferociously driving the demand side meaning fragile jurisdictions in Africa are increasingly on the radar.

- How can junior to major operators apply rigorous ESG-centred standards to protect communities and ecosystems from significant negative impact?

Tuesday 07 February 11:45 - 12:30 Roof Terrace

Sustainable Development Day

Add to calendar 02/07/2023 11:45 02/07/2023 12:30 Panel: Fragile Mining Jurisdictions: how are current world events, the energy crisis, and the need f - Approx 56% of the world’s copper resources are now outside the traditional tier one mining jurisdictions of Australia, Canada, Chile, Poland and the U.S.

- Decarbonisation and energy transition are ferociously driving the demand side meaning fragile jurisdictions in Africa are increasingly on the radar.

- How can junior to major operators apply rigorous ESG-centred standards to protect communities and ecosystems from significant negative impact? Roof Terrace Europe/London

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