DR IAN THOMPSON Principal, On Common Ground Consultants

Ian Thomson has over 30 years of experience in the mining industry, working for the past decade to advance and refine the management of social issues in resource development projects. His area of expertise includes stakeholder engagement, capacity building, design and development of sustainable social relations and guiding multi-stakeholder processes. Dr Thompson’s years of experience in exploration and mine feasibility studies enable him to ground his assessment of social issues in an understanding of the technical aspect of mine finding and development.

Other 2010 Speakers

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  JOHN GROOM Safety and SD Advisor, Anglo American & ICMM

  Since 1991, Dr Groom has been heavily involved in international mining industry activities through the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) and its predecessor, ICME.

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  CRAIG ANDREWS, Principal Mining Specialist, World Bank

  Craig Andrews is a principal mining specialist with the World Bank, Washington DC. Mr Andrews is responsible for the bank’s mining projects in countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Central Asia.

• PETER LEON Chairman of IBA, Mining Law Committee & Co-head of Natural Energy & Resources & Regulatory Law Webber Wentzel (representing the International Bar Association)

  Peter Leon is a partner with Webber Wentzel, where he co-chairs the firm’s Mining, Energy and Natural Resources Practice Group.

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  JAN KLAWITTER Head of Industry Group for Mining & Metals, World Economic Forum

  Mr Klawitter is currently heading the World Economic Forum’s Industry Group for Mining & Metals.

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  LUC ZANDVLIET Senior Advisor Corporate Engagement Project, CDA

  Luc Zandvliet is former director of the corporate engagement project at the Boston-based CDA Collaborative Learning Projects.