Paul Agnew
- Rio Tinto
Biography
Mr Agnew is Rio Tinto Exploration’s Chief Geologist – Exploration Technology, leading a team of technical specialists to manage internal and external R&D activities as well as developing, trialling, and implementing new exploration technology across the group. Prior to taking up this position, Paul served as Exploration Geologist and Chief Geochemist for CRA Exploration and RTZ. Graduating from University of New South Wales in 1987, Mr Agnew has over 30 years’ experience in exploration, providing global geochemical and technical support in the exploration for a wide range of commodities including copper, gold, uranium and diamonds. Since 2006, he has also helped to develop and manage 23 sponsored AMIRA projects. Mr Agnew serves as Deputy Chair on the CODES Industry Advisory Board and has been a member since 2012.