Filipe leads ArcelorMittal’s mining and resources research portfolio as Portfolio Leader, steering global R&D strategy and partnerships to accelerate low‑carbon growth. He oversees technology and innovation programs across laboratories in France, Spain, Brazil, Canada, and the USA, advancing solutions that decarbonise the value chain and enable circular‑economy outcomes. His remit spans technical marketing for iron ore and support to commercial teams, with a strong emphasis on applying digitalization and AI to elevate performance, resilience, and sustainability across mining and primary processing.

Clement is a mineral processing specialist with expertise in flotation and magnetic separation techniques. His research focuses on advancing separation technologies, with particular emphasis on sulphide minerals flotation and iron ore beneficiation. He has a strong interest in applying data analysis methods to optimise mineral processing operations. Outside the laboratory, Clement enjoys playing soccer and staying active.

Mark Drechsler is as an engineering geologist involved in investigation, design and construction of mining, civil and transport infrastructure projects throughout Australia. After 40 years of industry experience Mark started a PhD at the University of South Australia in 2024 researching the energy and mineral processing benefits of the innovative comminution technology Gyratory Roller Crusher (GRolls). Undertaking a PhD on the GRolls technology supports its commercialisation pathway by providing access to research and industry partners that are also committed to improving technical knowledge within the mining industry.

Richard Williams earned an MSc in Chemistry and Earth Science from the University of Waikato, New Zealand in 1986. With an impressive career spanning over 35 years, he has contributed his expertise to several multinational corporations in mining and mineral processing, specialising in tailings management.