Experienced Innovation ExecutiveCurrent - developing new projects in Africa, Australia and South America recovering base metals from mining and metallurgical tailings and effluents.Recent - piloting several new innovations jointly developed with Australian technology partners, promising various high-purity vanadium products including VRB electrolyte produced from tailings and other secondary sources.Previously - Manager Processing Sibanye Gold; developed reliable ion exchange process for controlling uranium in mine water discharges, ZLD flow sheet for sodium cycle softening.2008 - 2011: development of innovative ion exchange technologies for the economic treatment of acid mine drainage, metallurgical and fertiliser effluents, solid wastes and tailings and spent catalysts.2005 - 2007: development of ion exchange technology for viable recovery of vanadium from industrial wastes.2004 - 2005 development of alkaline fusion and HF digestion process for SX separation and purification of high-purity tantalum and niobium (Tantalite Resources)2001 - 2004: executive role in medium-sized manufacturing sector (Ferro Industrial Group). 1988 - 2000: independant process consultant in vanadium, ceramics, combustion systems and process automation.1986 - 1988: vanadium extraction as Process Superintendent of Transvaal Alloys1984 - 1986: R&D metallurgist at Iscor Pilot PlantSpecialties: Innovation in the fields of ion exchange process optimisation, vanadium separation, acid mine drainage treatment, base metal separation, leaching circuits