Biography

Dr David (Dave) Osborne INDUSTRY ADVISOR Experience Summary: Coal and Minerals Technology specialist with extensive global experience in coal preparation, mineral processing, quality assurance and technical marketing through direct involvement in all facets of the subject area. Internationally renowned with accredited engineering status in Australia, numerous technical publications and memberships and active participation in international professional institutions and organizations. Qualifications  BSc (Hons) Mining Engineering, University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne  PhD Applied Science, University of Newcastle – upon-Tyne.  Post-experience courses at Pennsylvania State University (PSU)  PSU World Campus Postgrad Certificate in “Logistics & Supply Chain Management”.  Research advisor via adjunct professor role in mineral processing at UQ  Registered professional engineer in AusIMM and RPEQ Expertise • Skills include technical and commercial resource assessment, ascertaining product value, project management and supply chain management. • Acknowledged strong communication skills and a passion for building and maintaining longstanding relationships with industry contacts, stakeholders, etc. • Strong research and technology network has been established. Achievements • Notable Achievements and awards include David Horsfall Memorial Lecture of the South African Coal Processing Society in 1997, Arthur LePage Memorial Lecture of the Australian Coal Preparation Conference in 2004 and the Annual Keynote Lecture of the Coal Preparation Society of America in 2014. • Josef S. Kapitan “Best Cokemaking” paper award of American Iron and Steel Institute in 2009. • Energy and Environmental Foundation of India award for contributions to Coal Technology in 2016. • Frank F Aplan award by AIME in 2016 for contributions to Mineral Processing and Coal Preparation and the Percy Nicholls award of the SME AIME for “lasting commitment to Coal Technology”, in 2023.