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Industry analystSpecialising in bulk commodities and base metals. Key areas of interest are iron ore, coal and uranium, supply and demand relationships and the economics of production. As well as a focus on Australia trading relationships with China and ASEAN for commodities in general.Project analysisFinancial analysis of base metal, iron ore, coal and uranium projects in Australia utilising experience gained over 30 years review projects for M&A, Private Equity, Investment Banking, equity investment.Investor RelationsAdvice on engaging with current and prospective shareholders. Marketing plans, key areas to be addressed, board and management engagement.

Commodity analysis in the energy sector - oil, gas, LNG and thermal coal and the Asian consumer. Analysis of the carbon steel materials group with a focus on iron ore and coal exports from Australia and the outlook for the Asian steel industry and its changing dynamics. Supply-demand analysis of copper and aluminium.The linkage between Australian and ASEAN trade focusing on infrastructure, energy, and bulk commodities.

Financial modelling of mining companies and projects. Companies modelled and published on over the period ranged in size from micro-cap and global majors. Industry groups covered were primarily bulk commodities, base and precious metals, although major projects were also carried out on petroleum exploration and development operations as well a specialty metal production. Due diligence for pre-IPO and M&A opportunities in gold, iron ore, coal, uranium amongst others.Global commodity analyst for the bank with responsibility for forecasting iron ore, uranium and coal prices, supply and demand fundamentals and economics. Major projects included the study of Australian coal mining and infrastructure fro use by equities and investment banking, mapping Asian Energy demand to 2025 and bottom-up / top-down modelling of the Chinese Steel Industry to 2020.

Responsible for mining and commodity analysis and the construction of Resources Portfolios. Representative on the Asset Allocation committee for the Balanced funds under management. ETO and OTC hedging of the equity portfolios prior to demutualisation.Development of a quantitative model to assist in portfolio construction.

Coverage of gold, base metals and energy sectors in Australia

Exploration for hard rock and alluvial gold in Western Australia and Victoria.