Currently a Senior Geologist working for BHP's WA Iron Ore Operations in the role of Resource Geologist. I have been in this role performing estimates and reporting of Mineral Resources across the companies Iron Ore portfolio for 10 years. During this time I have completed post-graduate certificate in Geostatistics (2015-2016) and commenced a MSc Mathematics and Planning at ECU (2019-2021). Prior to this I have experience in many mining and exploration geologist roles in Iron Ore and Nickel Laterite projects across the state. My current interests lie in exploring workflows that integrate techniques from machine learning and geostatistics to identify opportunities to increase productivity and confidence in investment decisions.

Jay Ashford is a professional geologist at BHP with 20 years’ experience as a geoscientist. Jay has the role of producing geological resource models, specifically targeting the tactical mine plan. He believes data science and scientific programming can combine with geology to meet the complex computational demand of emerging geoscience. He has developed an interest in uncertainty modelling using advanced multivariate simulation methods. In addition, Jay likes to find automated routines for repetitive tasks, using computing skills learnt over the course of his career. Jay holds an MSc in Geology.

After earning a Bachelor of Applied Science in Geology through Federation University in Ballarat, Emma chased the opportunities over west and worked in mine geology for ~6 years. After a short stint in mine planning she then moved into Resource Geology where she continues to hone her skills. During this time Emma obtained a Graduate Certificate in Mineral and Energy Economics through Curtin University and completed a Graduate Certificate in Geostatistics through Edith Cowan University. When work and study aren’t keeping her busy you’ll find her dabbling in various sports, ventures or planning the next holiday.

Fletcher is an experienced geologist who in 2015, was awarded a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Applied Geology from Curtin University. More recently, while pursing his interest in machine learning, he was awarded a Graduate Certificate in Data Engineering from ANU. Fletcher spent his early career in gold mining geology and near-mine exploration in WA. Since 2019, Fletcher has worked at IGO’s Ni-Cu-Co Nova Operation, where his current role is Senior Geologist. Fletcher’s current professional focus includes mineral resource estimation, reconciliation, and associated machine learning applications.