Critical Minerals Specialist

John has 35+ years of experience as a subject matter expert in Critical Minerals. He has a solid knowledge of the challenges and opportunities amongst these industries. 

His executive roles across the global Rare Earths and Mineral Sands / TiO2 value chains include:

  • Exploration and Development
  • Engineering and Projects
  • Operations
  • Technology Development and Sales
  • Market Analysis and Advisory Services

John works seamlessly across technical and executive ranks, and is frequently engaged to be a strategic advisor.

Key Highlights

Subject Matter Expert/ Project Sponsor for engagements and projects with:

Albemarle

Aleon

Alkemio

Chemours

Cristal

CTR

Energy Fuels

Exxaro

Iluka

IRE

Irshansky GOK

Kenmare

KMML

Kronos / Titania

MP Materials

Nordic Mining

Noveon

Piedmont Lithium

QMM

RGM

Rio Tinto/RBM

Sheffield Resources

Sierra Rutile

Tata

TIMET

TIZIR

Trafalgar Rare Earth

Tronox

USA Rare Earths

Vale

Velta

Venator

Key Roles

John Elder Consulting
  Critical Minerals Specialist

Hatch
Salt Lake City, Johannesburg, Montreal

  Director, USA Mining and Metals 

  Director Minerals, Africa Europe Middle East

  Global Director, Rare Earths, Mineral Sands, Borates, Diamonds

Outotec

Jacksonville, Perth

  President Physical Separation Division, VP Outotec

  Director, Mineral Sands / TiO2

RGC/Iluka

Jacksonville, Perth, Kiev

  Director, Global Exploration and Development 

  Country Manager, Ukraine

Additional Key Highlights

Exploration Manager / Chief Geologist on Discoveries and Development with:

Aurelian Springs and Bailey, North Carolina USA

Eneabba West, Australia

Irshansky GOK tailings, Ukraine USA

North Folkston and Lulaton, Georgia USA

Old Hickory and Brink, Virginia USA

Puttalam, Sri Lanka

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