What we do
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Geoscience & Mining Technology Advisory
Geoscience & Mining Technology Advisory
Geoscience & Mining Technology Advisory
Geoscience & Mining Technology Advisory
Geoscience & Mining Technology Advisory
METS Strategic Growth
Geoscience & Mining Technology Advisory
Strategic Investment & Transactions
Strategic Investment & Transactions
Geoscience & Mining Technology Advisory
Strategic Investment & Transactions
Innovation Strategy
Research & Development Management
Research & Development Management
Research & Development Management
Research & Development Management
Research & Development Management
Project & Product Management
Research & Development Management
Project & Product Management
Operational Improvement
Research & Development Management
Project & Product Management
About ATB Geoscience
Aaron Baensch - Director & Principal Consultant
RPGeo, F.AusIMM, F.AIG, F.SEG, F.AAG & M.WASMA
Dad | Non-Executive Director | Geoscientist | Technologist | Futurist | Mentor | Space & Aviation Enthusiast | Snowboarder
Diversified Executive Geoscientist & Technologist with 25+ years international experience, spanning technology development & research, commercialization, global business development & strategy, consulting mining operations & mineral exploration. Aaron is also a strong advocate and promoter of sustainability, diversity and STEM pathways for the next generations entering the resources industry.
Aaron’s passion is centered around deep engagement & collaboration with the Mining Equipment, Technology & Services (METS) & Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Research sectors, for the delivery of Mining Industry 4.0 across the entire mine life cycle and value chain. This draws on his experience in material characterisation, sensors, IIoT, analytics, AI/ML, robotics & automation, combined with over a decade of operational experience. This aligns well with the emerging landscape of decarbonization, digital transformation, automation and the future of work in the resources industry.
Aaron has spent the last 15+ years focusing on a wide range of mining and exploration technologies, including the adaption of systems used by NASA on the Mars Curiosity Rover. He was also an embedded researcher & project manager at MinEx CRC and the Deep Exploration Technologies CRC, where he was a co-inventor of the Lab-At-Rig® system. Aaron spent his first decade working in a variety of management, operational and exploration roles across a range of gold, nickel and copper projects.
Professionally, Aaron is a proud graduate of the Western Australian School of Mines, Kalgoorlie (WASM) and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mineral Exploration & Mining Geology with 1st Class Honours. He is also a Registered Professional Geoscientist (AIG - RPGeo #10255 for Mining & Geochemistry) as well as a Fellow of the AusIMM, AIG, SEG and AAG.
Aaron is also a qualified snowboard instructor and you can find him hitting up the slopes during the winter in the USA, Canada, NZ & Australia, as well as 4WD-ing, boating & fishing with his family & friends throughout the warmer months
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