The energy transition is constrained not by ideas, but by materials.
My work focuses on where those materials come from, how they are valued, and how they can be developed more intelligently — combining scientific depth with investment discipline and real-world execution.
I work at the intersection of geology, academia, capital, and technology — helping investors and governments understand, develop, and finance the next generation of critical mineral systems.
Research
Critical Minerals from Geofluids
I am a DPhil candidate in Earth Sciences at the University of Oxford, working on the economic potential of saline geofluids — a largely overlooked class of natural fluids, including geothermal and oilfield brines, that contain dissolved critical metals.
My research focuses on understanding how these fluids form, how metals are concentrated and transported within them, and whether they can be extracted in a technically and economically viable way. This involves combining geochemistry, experimental work, and economic modelling to evaluate their potential as scalable sources of lithium, rare earths, and other strategic metals.
The broader aim is to move beyond conventional mining models by identifying ways to recover critical minerals from existing fluid systems and industrial infrastructure, reducing both environmental footprint and capital intensity. In doing so, the work contributes to a shift towards more efficient, integrated, and resilient resource supply chains.
Investment & Advisory
Landers Mining Fund
Alongside my research, I help manage Landers Mining Fund, a venture-focused investment platform targeting early-stage exploration, mining innovation, and emerging technologies shaping the future of the sector.
Through this work I have been directly involved in capital allocation, project evaluation, and strategic partnerships across Central Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. My career has developed deliberately across three domains: technical understanding of mineral systems, economic evaluation of resource potential, and practical experience operating in frontier environments.
Increasingly, my work focuses on how new technologies — particularly data-driven methods and AI — can improve how mineral systems are understood, explored, and developed, unlocking value that traditional approaches often miss.
What I Do
I work with investors, companies, and policymakers on problems where geology, economics, and strategy intersect, with a particular focus on innovation and technology adoption in the sector.
- —Evaluating exploration and resource opportunities
- —Advising on critical mineral strategies and positioning
- —Assessing and integrating new technologies, including AI-driven approaches to exploration and data analysis
- —Translating technical projects into robust investment cases
- —Supporting cross-border partnerships and project structuring
- —Identifying overlooked value in existing assets and systems
Experience
Landers Mining Fund
Managing Partner
Built and lead a mining-focused investment platform targeting critical minerals and extraction technologies. Responsible for portfolio strategy, capital allocation, and international partnerships. Work spans projects across multiple jurisdictions, with direct engagement at both technical and government levels.
International Resource & Investment Initiatives
Advisor
Advised on cross-border mineral projects and innovation initiatives, working with investors, operators, and policymakers. Contributed to the structuring of partnerships and mobilisation of capital across several regions.
Arras Minerals
Exploration Team Lead
Led field and technical teams on large-scale copper-gold systems in Kazakhstan. Introduced structured workflows that materially improved data quality and decision-making.
Early Career
Research & Field Work
Designed and executed independent exploration programmes, including field campaigns in Georgia, developing a practical foundation in resource evaluation and on-the-ground operations.
Education
University of Oxford
DPhil in Earth Sciences
Research focused on unlocking critical minerals from geothermal and oilfield brines, combining geochemistry, engineering, and economic modelling to assess real-world viability.
University of St Andrews
BSc Geology — First Class with Distinction
Graduated with top honours, including awards for academic performance and field excellence. Thesis work identified multi-billion-dollar additional value in manganese systems through improved resource modelling.
Field Work / Adventures
