The AIM Mining Research Team
DAVID L HODGSON
BSc Civil (Wits) - BSc Mining (London) - ARSM BComm (UNISA) - AMP (Harvard)Born on a South African diamond mine and nicknamed "Pebbles", David L Hodgson was a DeBeers scholarship holder for six years. His "reward" was to work at Oranjemund in Namibia on beach and marine diamond mining, and in 1982 commissioned Jwaneng mine in Botswana. David then transferred back to gold and by 2000 was responsible for all AngloGold South African mines. From 2001 until retirement in 2005 David was Executive Director of AngloGoldAshanti and the Chief Operating Officer responsible for 22 mines in 11 countries on 4 continents producing 6 million ozs of gold annually from a vast range of orebody types and mining methods. These days, when David isn't battling to regain a single figure handicap or busying himself as a non-exec Director of Moto Goldmines, Uranium One and Chairman of ISSI/ISSP, he can be found listening to Glenn Miller and relaxing with his wife and three daughters at his beach house "on the best bay in the world".
Jan-Marten Huizenga
MSc Structural Geology (Amsterdam) - PhD Geology (Amsterdam) - MSc Environmental Management (Johannesburg)Born in the Netherlands Jan-Marten Huizenga has spent most of his life at university. He was a geology student for 11 years in Amsterdam before moving to South Africa to complete an MSc. He is now a Senior Lecturer, specialising in fluid-rock geochemistry, at the University of Johannesburg. Apart from teaching numerous courses and training post-graduate students at the university, he undertakes research on the formation of ore deposits (gold and diamond) and on the environmental impact of mining in South Africa. Jan-Marten enjoys reading history and cycling and is a Council Member of both the Geological Society of South Africa and Geoscience Educators Association.
Peter Mellowship
BSc Geology (Leicester) - MSc Mining Geology (Camborne School of Mines)Originally from the mining valleys of Wales, geologist Peter Mellowship has been involved in the mineral exploration and mining industries for over 30 years. He has worked on base metal, iron ore, gold and for the last 20 years on PGE deposits, finally as Consulting Geologist for Implats. He was the platinum industry representative on the formulation of the SAMREC Code and designated Competent Person for Implats. Peter now lives competently in Hermanus, Western Cape, where he tries to devote more time to his family, fly fishing, wine and whale-watching -not necessarily in that order, as well as working as an independent consultant in the PGE industry.
Fiona Perrott-Humphrey
BA (Natal) - MBA (Wits) - DBL (UNISA)Born in Egoli "the City of Gold" in South Africa, Fiona Perrott-Humphrey moved to the UK in 1986 and devoted the next 15 years to working as an investment analyst in mining for major financial institutions in the City of London. Prior to her arrival in London, she spent six years in financial journalism and academia in South Africa, building up a broad knowledge of managerial and financial topics. In 2003, Fiona set up her own consultancy so she could continue her favourite aspects of a mining analyst's job and "dump the less enjoyable aspects of working in the City". She fits in her consulting work, including two days a week with N M Rothschild, around hiking, gardening and travel interests.
GORDON WYLIE
BSc Geology (Glasgow) - Management Diploma (UNISA) - Postgrad Diploma Mining Engineering (Wits)A Scot with 29 years experience in the gold mining industry, including eight years as AngloGoldAshanti's Global Exploration Manager. As Executive Officer, Gordon Wylie's accountabilities encompassed mine geology, greenfield and brownfield exploration strategies and their implementation in 18 countries on 5 continents. Now a consulting geologist and non-executive director based in London, Gordon recently completed a one year "Challenge of Leadership" course at INSEAD in France which he says has helped him achieve a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. Gordon enjoys reading war history, watching sport and is a fellow of the Geological Society of South Africa and a member of the Australian IMM.
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