Xcalibur Smart Mapping
John Bell is an experienced geophysicist currently serving as the Chief Geophysicist for the Africa/Europe Region at Xcalibur Multiphysics since October 2021. Previous roles include Exploration Manager Brownfields and Regional Geophysicist at AngloGold Ashanti, where responsibilities included mine-site exploration at Siguiri Gold Mine, and Exploration Manager Greenfields, where John oversaw strategy and planning at Mongbwalu in the DRC. Earlier positions feature Regional Geophysicist for Sub-Sahara Africa, addressing geophysical operations across a significant portion of the company's production. Career beginnings included roles as a geophysicist at Spectrem Air and Gold Fields. John holds an MSc in Exploration Technologies from Curtin University and a BSc in Physics/Geophysics from the University of the Witwatersrand.
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Xcalibur Smart Mapping
Xcalibur Smart Mapping is the global leader in airborne and mapping geophysics industry, providing comprehensive and sustainable solutions for mapping and assessing natural capital, renewable and non-renewable resources with +100 years of accumulated experience. With over 1.400 executed projects and an astonishing total of more than 50 million linear kilometers flown, we have become global leaders across six continents. Our worldwide presence is underpinned by a fleet of more than 40 specialized aircraft owned by the group, all equipped with state-of-the-art geophysical systems. Our workforce, consisting of over 400 highly qualified employees, serves as the driving force behind our continuous innovation and industry success. Our mission is to apply technology and smart data to discover natural capital responsibly, help stakeholders create opportunities for growth and integration, and protect biodiversity. All this with the firm purpose of accelerating a just energy transition for a more sustainable economy, making us the partner of reference in natural capital mapping.