Sibanye-Stillwater
Michael Thompson is a seasoned geologist with extensive experience in mineral exploration and resource estimation. Currently serving as Principal Geologist at Sibanye-Stillwater since March 2024, Michael previously held significant positions, including Senior Resource and Development Geologist at Avebury Nickel Mine and Principal Geologist at Three Rivers Prospecting. Michael's expertise encompasses rolling life-of-mine optimization, resource extension, and target generation within diverse geological settings, including Proterozoic and Palaeozoic basements. Notable contributions include involvement in the discovery of key deposits at Aurelia Metals and a focus on optimizing methodologies through modern computing. Michael's foundational education in Earth and Environmental Science was completed at James Cook University.
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Sibanye-Stillwater
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Sibanye-Stillwater is a multinational mining and metals processing Group with a diverse portfolio of projects and investments across five continents. The Group is also one of the foremost global recyclers of PGM autocatalysts and has interests in leading mine tailings retreatment operations. Sibanye-Stillwater has established itself as one of the world’s largest primary producers of platinum, palladium, and rhodium and is a top tier gold producer. It also produces and refines iridium and ruthenium, nickel, chrome, copper and cobalt. The Group has recently begun to build and diversify its asset portfolio into battery metals mining and processing and is increasing its presence in the circular economy by growing and diversifying its recycling and tailings reprocessing operations globally.