Robert Stevens

Dr. Rob Stevens is an engaging and dynamic trainer, facilitator, and project director for the mining industry who excels at helping people and organizations succeed. He is a skilled communicator and educator who is adept at combining technical expertise with training, team facilitation and project management to ensure projects excel. Rob is also an accomplished mining policy advisor. He uses his experience with mining codes, mine closure, reclamation, environmental management, land use and mineral tenure to help governments, associations and industry develop sound policies and programs. Dr. Stevens was the Vice President of Regulatory and Technical Policy at the Association for Mineral Exploration BC from 2018 to 2020 where he was responsible for a diverse set of policy files and where he led the development of guidance documents including those on early engagement with Indigenous people and leading practices in reclamation for mineral exploration. Prior to that he was the Director of Partnerships and Learning at the Canadian International Resources and Development Institute (CIRDI) at UBC from 2016-2018. At CIRDI, Rob was responsible for international training programs including those on mine closure, environmental impact assessment, tailings and mine water management. From 2010-2016, Rob was the Associate Dean of Natural Resources and Engineering at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and from 2000-2010 he was a faculty member and head of the Mining and Mineral Exploration department at BCIT. Rob is the author and publisher of the best-selling book ‘Mineral Exploration and Mining Essentials’ that provides a comprehensive overview of the mining industry. In 2011, he received the C.J. Westerman Memorial Award from Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia for his significant contribution to professional geoscience. In 2013, he received the Gold Pan Award from the Association for Mineral Exploration BC for exceptional meritorious service to the mineral exploration community. Rob is passionate about the mineral exploration and mining industry and enjoys the mix of science, engineering, business, community, discovery and entrepreneurialism that are integral to the industry.