Peter is a geologist with nearly 50 years experience in mine geology, mineral resource and ore reserve estimation, feasibility studies, project evaluation and mineral exploration. Prior to joining AMC Consultants Pty Ltd in April 2003 he ran his own business as an independent consultant. From 1992 to 1996 he was a General Manager in MIM Exploration with responsibility for technical services and Mineral Resource and Ore Reserves reporting for the MIM Holdings group of companies. Formerly Chief Geologist at Mount Isa Mines Limited he was also director of a junior exploration and mineral treatment technology company.
On Australia Day 2020 Peter was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the mining industry. Peter is an Honorary Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a Chartered Professional – Geology. He is past Chair of the AusIMM’s Geoscience Taskforce and a past Councillor, branch chairman and secretary. He is the current Deputy Chairman of the Joint Ore Reserves Committee and was Chairman from 2005 to 2014, and Secretary from late 1999 to 2005. He was a member of the Steering Committee and a contributor for Monograph 23 (Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Estimation: The AusIMM Guide to Good Practice) and has authored or co-authored a number of papers on Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimation, classification, exploration research and practice, including papers in AusIMM Monograph 30 Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves Estimation � second edition.