Dr Paul Brown

 

Bio: Paul is a Chief Geochemist within Rio Tinto. He has over 35 years of experience and more than 25 in the mining industry. He has been with Rio Tinto for 15 years and has focused on all aspects of mineral waste management including acid and metalliferous drainage.

For the effective management of mineral wastes, he has worked across the whole mine life cycle, from projects through to closure. He also provides technical direction in the area of heap leaching. Previously he has acted as a consultant to mining companies, state authorities and government agencies, both nationally and internationally, on various aspects of mineral waste management.

He is the current Chair of the Operating Committee of the International Network for Acid Prevention (INAP).