Stephen Coward

Background

About Stephen Coward

A mining industry professional, with experience in identifying strategic opportunities that arise from better integration of technical-financial-human facets of the mining industry. Experience in holistic value chain analysis, modelling and simulation has repeatedly demonstrated that it is possible to improve the mining operation resilience, and achieve robust returns on mining projects. A broad systemic understanding of the drivers of value in this industry have been developed through a career that has spanned mining operations, project management, corporate support and broad technical consulting. He has developed a very broad range of skills to support an integrated view that spans from geology through mining and treatment into financial project evaluation. His quantitative analytic skills, sound reasoning and management credentials offer a dynamic flavor to his research work and ongoing training and mentoring offerings. In addition to qualifications in metallurgy, Steve has a B.Comm. from the University of South Africa, an MBA from the University of Witwatersrand, and a PhD from the University of Adelaide. Specialties: Strategic Minerals Project Assessment Integrated Business Model Design and Development; Geo-metallurgy- including Sampling, Spatial Modelling and Process System Simulation; Due diligence, process audit and Mining Project Assessment; Sample designs and audits, Exploratory Data Analysis, Geostatistical Estimation and Simulation; Diamond projects and operations - Diamond Value Management, Assessment and Auditing; Mentoring, Training and Coaching in the Mining industry in Geo-metallurgy, Data analysis, Scenario Planning, Value Chain modelling, Diamond Size Frequency analysis and estimation