What's this? BBX have appointed an ex-Chief Chemist for BHP and...

What's this? BBX have appointed an ex-Chief Chemist for BHP and Newmont Mining?! Why is she bothering to waste her time with 'lil old BBX?  


Consultant/Technical Advisor Appointments

BBX is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Hugh Abercrombie and Ms. Meg LeVier as consultants and technical advisors to its joint venture with Lomhara Tech, Ireland. Dr Abercrombie and Ms LeVier will assist in generating a better understanding of the nature of BBX’s complex precious metal mineralisation, through to finalisation of a commercial extraction process.

Dr. Hugh Abercrombie is a professional geochemist and geologist with 40 years´ experience in the research, mining and environmental sectors. He began his career as a research scientist with the Geological Survey of Canada before pursuing opportunities in precious/base metals exploration and development in the junior mining sector. Dr. Abercrombie is an expert in the analysis and interpretation of geo-analytical data, including electron imaging. He is the inventor of a US patent for recovery of natural nanoclusters.

Meg LeVier has been an analytical and process chemist in the mining industry for over 30 years. She has extensive experience in mining operations at Magma Copper and as Chief Chemist for BHP and Newmont Mining Corporation in mineral research laboratories with primary focus in metallurgical process support and method development for characterisation of gold, copper, and PGM ores. She is currently a consultant to various mining and engineering companies. She holds a B.S. degree in Chemistry from the University of Arizona.