Steve Walters has over 40 years’ experience in the global minerals industry. More recent appointments include Chief Technologist for CRC ORE and Professorial Research fellow at the JKMRC at UQ. He has specialised in economic geology, geometallurgy and advanced mineral characterisation systems. Steve is currently an independent consultant with ongoing roles at CRC ORE, a Technical Lead at BHP Strategy and Innovation, and as an Adjunct Professor at CODES, UTas.