Changing world - the future of mineral exploration

John Thompson divides his time between Cornell University, where he is the Wold Professor of Environmental Balance for Human Sustainability, and Vancouver, BC where his consulting company provides strategic analysis and advice related to exploration, mining and sustainability.  John has over 35 years of experience with the minerals industry including global exploration with a number of companies, industry-related research as Director of MDRU at the University of British Columbia, and technology and business development roles with Teck Corporation.  He is Vice Chair of Genome BC, a member of the Global Futures Council on Advanced Materials with the World Economic Forum, Chair for the Resources for Future Generations 2018 conference, and a director public and private companies.