Frank Browning

   

Principal Resource Geologist
SLR Consulting

BIO

Frank is a Chartered geologist with over 13 years’ experience within the metalliferous mining sector, complemented by post graduate qualifications in Mining Geology and Geostatistics. Before entering consulting, Frank developed a strong foundation of operational experience across exploration, project development and mining, including five years in Australia working on AngloGold Ashanti’s Sunrise Dam Gold Mine and Laverton District development projects. As a consultant within SLR’s Mining Advisory group, Frank has contributed to a range of European projects from tin and lithium in Southwest England to polymetallic mineralisation in the Iberian Pyrite Belt. He specialises in mineral exploration, geological modelling, Mineral Resource estimation, audits and technical due diligence.

Session 9
22 October 2025 / 17:00 - 18:00 | Lagoas hall

Innovation across the Mining Cycle: Tackling Europe’s Raw Material Challenges

Every mining project presents a range of technical challenges, and opportunities, across the mining cycle, from exploration to closure. In the context of Europe’s evolving raw material demands, applying innovative tools and technologies can unlock cumulative value and strengthen project delivery. This presentation highlights real-world examples of innovation in three critical domains: geological modelling, mineral processing test work, and mine waste management. While many of these tools remain at an early stage of adoption in Europe, they are rapidly gaining traction as developers seek faster, cleaner, and more efficient ways to evaluate and deliver responsible mining projects aligned with EU policy and sustainability goals.