Frank is a mining engineer with more than 34 years surface mining industry experience, with the last 18 years in a consulting role. His consulting expertise includes project financial analyses and Competent Person sign-offs. His consulting work includes project management for iron ore, gold, bauxite and nickel laterite mining studies at the scoping, feasibility and prefeasibility level, Ore Reserve audits and specialised technical reports (NI 43-101, Chapter 18).