Mining geologist with over 40 years of experience in exploration, project evaluation, mine development, mine operations and general management.  Experienced in both open pit and underground mining and in a range of commodities including gold, copper, base metals, uranium, nickel, iron ore, rare earths and strategic minerals.  Specialist in resource and reserve audit and review, and reserve reconciliation.  Experienced in geological, mining and financial evaluation of mineral projects, feasibility studies, due diligence reviews and independent expert reports.  Principal and Executive Director of Behre Dolbear Australia, specialising in due diligence reviews, project evaluations, independent engineer assignments and independent expert reports for mining companies and financial institutions.