Thursday, 23 July Speakers
| Name | Andrew Bloodworth |
| Title | Head of Science for Minerals at the British Geological Survey |
| Speech Title | Future global demand for minerals: Supply challenges and sustainability |
| Abstract | Despite the current economic downturn, global population growth and increases in per capita income in emerging economies remain strong underlying trends. As a result, growth in demand for primary minerals is likely to continue in the long-term. This presentation examines the likely nature of future demand and looks at the considerable supply challenges facing the mineral sector. It also takes a critical look at differing views on the overall sustainability of primary mineral supply. |
| Bio | Andrew is Head of Science for Minerals at the British Geological Survey and is responsible for a research programme related to the sustainable development of economic minerals. His own interests are the geology of industrial minerals, as well as spatial planning and regulatory issues associated with minerals extraction. In addition to having experience of the UK minerals sector, he has also worked in the developing world and was formerly the Mining Advisor to the UK Department for International Development. Andrew is a Chartered Geologist and an Associate Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute. |
