The following Registered Professional Geoscientist (RPGeo) applications have been received. (Updated 15 August, 2024)
AIG Fellows and Members with knowledge of the applicants are invited to provide written reviews by email.  AIG’s professional registration program includes both each applicant’s relevant professional experience and ethics.

• Mr Markus Staubman, of Liffey, Tasmania, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mineral Exploration.
• Mr Rayiez Bhoelan, of Meerzorg, Suriname, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mineral Exploration.
• Mr Luke Brouwers, of Brisbane, QLD, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Ms Christine Prasad, of Clayfield, QLD, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Ms Tanya Strate, of Cooma, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the fields of Geotechnical & Engineering and Mineral Exploration.
• Mr Jeffrey Batolbatol, of West End, QLD, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mr Robert Barr, of Lesmurdie, WA, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the fields of Mining and Mineral Resources Estimation.
• Dr Nicholas Dyriw, of Paddington, QLD, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the fields of Mineral Exploration and Mining.
• Mr Jules Darras, of Wickham, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the fields of Geotechnical & Engineering and Regional Geology.
• Mr Damien Shepherd, of Yandina, QLD, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geophysics.
• Dr Nicholas Dryriw, of Paddington, QLD, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the fields of Mineral Exploration and Mining.
• Dr Marc Addison, of South Brisbane, QLD, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mr Shahzada Rivzi, of Dee Why, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mr David Winterbotham, of Gaven, QLD, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the fields of Coal and Mineral Exploration.
• Mr Brett Davis, of The Vines, WA, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Sructural Geology.
• Ms Claudia Woodley, of Sutherland, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mr Connor Auker, of Woolahra, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mr Ruoyu Zhao, of Booragoon, WA, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mineral Exploration.
• Mr Oisin Coffey, of Woodlands, WA, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mineral Exploration
• Mr Craig Barker, of Cottesloe, WA, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the fields of Mining, Mineral Exploration and Mineral Resource Estimation.
• Mr Adrian Buck, of Brisbane, Qld, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mineral Resource Estimation.
• Ms Sirini de Silva, of Sydney, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mrs Amy Tsagopoulos, of Heathridge, WA, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mr Shannon Ramsay, of Callala Bay, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mr Phillip Thomas, of Brighton, Vic, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the fields of Mineral Exploration and Mineral Asset Valuation.
• Ms Jessica Askew, of Chippendale, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mineral Exploration.
• Mr Tobias Erskine, of Bateau Bay, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mineral Exploration.
• Mr John Boyle, of Llanarth, NSW, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.
• Mr Julio Castenada Mondragon, of Lima, Peru, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Mineral Exploration.
• Dr Sina Kazemian, of Como, WA, has applied for registration as an RPGeo in the field of Geotechnical & Engineering.

AIG’s Registered Professional Geoscientist (RPGeo) program is Australia’s most rigorous recognition program for continuous professional development by Australian geoscientists. The Registered Professional Geoscientist (RPGeo) program of AIG recognises Fellows and Members who have committed to the maintenance and continuous development of their technical and professional skills and capabilities. This commitment is widely recognised by employers. Importantly, the program provides a means by which self-employed geoscientists and consultants may demonstrate their commitment to continuous professional development to both existing and potential clients.

AIG’s RPGeo program is unique in Australia by specifically recognising experience in up to three fields of geoscientific practice.

Further information regarding AIG’s Registered Professional Geoscientist programme is available here.

JORC Committee invites public feedback of the draft JORC Code.

The Australasian Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) has released the draft JORC Code for public feedback through an online survey, seeking comment from stakeholders ahead of the final review and update of the JORC Code.

The public feedback period will be open for three months, closing 31st October 2024.

The survey allows for responses to be tailored to those elements of the code with which you have the most interaction, experience and interest and can be completed by both individuals and/or organisation entities.

In addition to the survey, JORC engagement events will be held in major centres and online from mid-August to end of September. The schedule of events is available here Draft JORC Code Consultation Events

JORC engagement events are being organised in co-ordination with the Parent Bodies AIG, AusIMM, and MCA, and will be advertised on the JORC Website and in member communications.

Your participation and feedback is encouraged.

Access documents and survey via: https://www.jorc.org/