Thorsten is an Environmental Scientist with a geological background and more than 20 years of international experience across mining, mineral exploration, and environmental consulting. He has managed and supported projects ranging from large-scale geological investigations and drilling programs to environmental site assessments and field-based consulting assignments.

• Geological Investigations
• Environmental Site Assessments
• Field Program Design and Supervision
• 3D Geological Modelling
• Project Management
  

Diploma Geologist (MSc equivalent) – University of Bonn, Germany | 2002

Thesis: Geochemical analysis in proximity of former Pb/Zn mine (Aurora)

• Independent Geological Consultant NB | Aug 2022 – Present
  Self-Employed
• Regional Technical Group. Holcim Switzerland AG | May 2014 – Jul 2022
  Project Expert
• ERM GmbH Frankfurt, Germany | Jan 2014 – Apr 2014
  Geoscientist (Short-Term Contract)
• BHP Nickel West Pty Ltd. Perth, WA, Australia | 2011 – 2013
  Geologist – Nickel Sulphide Exploration
• BHP Billiton Iron Ore Pilbara, WA, Australia | 2007 – 2011
  Geologist – Second-in-Charge to Team
• Mineral Resources Ltd Koolyanobbing, WA, Australia | 2005 – 2007
  Mine Geologist
  

• Project Management Approach – 2-day course (2020)
• Geotechnical Workshop – Slope Stability – 3-day course (2016)
• Health and Safety Coordinator for Construction Sites – 5-day course (2014)
• Leadership for Supervisors (2012)
• First Aid Refresher (2021)
• Advanced Driver Training – Snow, Ice and 4WD (2018)