John T. Boyd Company Updates - Archive
AusIMM's Consultants Society Forum 2025
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Great to see the Consultants Society continuing to lift standards across our profession through initiatives like the Mineral Consultants Handbook, study process guidelines and training. Thanks to the committee, speakers and sponsors for a valuable program.
Noosa Mining Investor Conference 2025
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Stand-out panels were led by Andrea Marsland-Smith (Alligator Energy) on unlocking Australia’s next ISR-uranium producer, Ron Heeks (Larvotto Resources Limited) on reviving the Hillgrove antimony-gold district for critical minerals supply and Bevan Jones (True North Copper) on fast-tracking new copper hubs in the Mt Isa belt. The panel showed how innovative geology, technology and partnerships are shortening the road from discovery to production.
Thanks to Phil, the organising team, speakers and sponsors for a program that keeps Queensland – and Australia – firmly on the mining industry map.
Queensland Resources Council's Resources Media Club Lunch 2025
The Treasurer again emphasised the State Government’s strong support for the mining industry, and quoted various initiatives driven and supported by the Government in achieving continuing growth and development in the industry. This was received very well by the audience, but unexpectedly the question came up on the Queensland coal royalties and the impact this has had, and will continue to have, on the coal industry. The Treasurer however responded emphatically that the coal royalties will not change in the near future, despite the current climate and low coal prices within the industry. Disappointingly, the strong support of the State Government for the mining industry as a whole, remained questionably lacking for the coal industry, during a period of extreme pressure on mining companies and related services, during a time of persisting rock-bottom coal prices.
Nevertheless, we thank the QRC’s Resources Media Club for a well-organised event, and an appetising lunch together with other mining industry representatives, sharing the same goal in continuing to develop the industry as a prosperity driver for the State of Queensland and its people.
Global Mining Guidelines Group Forum 2025
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From decarbonisation and autonomous systems, to data interoperability and workforce transformation, the sessions provided a fantastic platform to exchange ideas and drive progress across the mining value chain. From speakers like Penny Stewart from PETRA who shared insights on why terms like trustworthy AI may be misleading in industrial contexts and that accountability and standards matter more, and Peter Knights (UQ) who talked about/developed a roadmap to achieving zero entry mining and systems engineering principles.
A huge thank you to the GMG and UQ for hosting such a forward-thinking and impactful event!
Queensland Exploration Council's Innovation Summit 2025
LatAm North & Caribbean Mining 2025
We’re proud to share that Carlos Felipe Barrera, BOYD's Managing Director – South America, had the opportunity to contribute to the report, offering his insights on the mining landscape in Colombia and the broader potential of the region.
Read Full Report Here.
2025 International Congress of Mine Closure
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Diego Alejandro Restrepo, our Senior Geologist based in Colombia, with experience in reclamation and post-mining options assessment, attended the event and was able to share his thoughts with multiple stakeholders from the mining industry.
2025 Global Resources Innovation Expo
A big thank you to Austmine and AusIMM for delivering a world-class forum and to the many attendees who stopped by our booth!
2025 Austmine CEO Leadership Luncheon
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Hosted by Austmine, the luncheon featured Scott Winter, Managing Director & CEO of Critical Minerals Group Ltd, who outlined practical strategies for “Building a Resilient Supply Chain for Critical Minerals: Mine to Market.”
The session provided valuable insights into vanadium-focused downstream integration, policy signals shaping investment, and approaches to strengthening Australia’s critical mineral value chain. It also provided an excellent forum for engaging with senior mining, METS and investor peers.
Thank you to Austmine and Scott Winter for an informative discussion. BOYD is committed to supporting clients as they navigate the evolving landscape of critical minerals.
2025 TOP Mine Site Visit
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A special thank you to the Turangga Resources and PT Prima Multi Mineral (PMM) teams for their incredibly warm welcome. It's always a pleasure getting to work together!
2025 Brisbane Resources Lunch
- Nick Jorss Founder of Coal Australia actively flying the flag for the significant positive contribution of coal in Australia.
- Daryl Edwards CEO of Bowen Coking Coal Ltd. on the cost reductions enabling the Burton Complex to realise low cost - low strip ratio operations.
- Donald Garner from Iltani Resources outlining the potential of Australia’s largest silver-indium discovery at Orient.
- John Haley from Polymetals providing insight on the acquisition and restart of the Endeavour silver-lead-zinc Mine near Cobar.
PDAC 2025
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Already looking forward to 2026!
2025 Updated ECCR Standard Presentation
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At BOYD, we are fully committed to adhering to these standards across all our projects. Additionally, we take pride in having Competent Persons (CPs) on our team who are certified under the ECCR.
PDAC 2025: Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Metals, Minerals, and Sustainable Development
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A special thank you to IGF, The World Bank Group, and the World Gold Council for inviting us to participate in the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Metals, Minerals, and Sustainable Development.
We're Exhibiting: Global Resources Innovation Expo 2025
The Global Resources Innovation Expo is a 'by industry, for industry’ international conference and exhibition, proudly hosted by Austmine in partnership with AusIMM showcasing sustainable cutting-edge innovation and collaborative partnerships to drive the global resource industry forward.
2025 SME Annual Conference & Expo
The Near-Term Outlook for the US Met Coal Industry
Presented By: Bill Wolf
February 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Room 704
The History of Copper Mining and Smelting in Shasta County California
Presented By: Sam Shoemaker
February 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Room 110
We'd also like to thank the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) for selecting BOYD's Dr. Vince Scovazzo as the recipient of the Syd S. and Felicia F. Peng Ground Control in Mining Award where he was recognized at the Awards Celebration on Wednesday, February 26th.
Happy New Year!
BOYD is excited for another year of serving our clients and ready to embrace the exciting opportunities ahead.
International MetCoke Summit Colombia 2024
Carlos Felipe Barrera participated on the panel “Transformation of the steel and ferroalloys industries in an era of carbon neutrality”. Additionally, we hosted our annual dinner with friends and colleagues.
Special thanks goes to FENALCARBÓN for capturing the wonderful evening: Watch Here
26th China Mining Conference & Exhibition
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Make sure to stop by and visit us at Booth #5103 if you haven't already. We are looking forward to speaking with you.
Carlos Felipe Barrera Elected ACBC President
His election underscores the importance of senior management stepping into complementary leadership roles that, in this case, enhance trade promotion and improve conditions in Colombia. We look forward to the positive impact his leadership will bring!
Read Full Press Release Here.
MINExpo International 2024
2024 Asociación Colombiana de Mineria - ACM Congress
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MINExpo 2024 - We're Exhibiting
Please use this link if you'd like to schedule a meeting with a BOYD team member during the expo: Click Here.
2024 Austmine CEO Leadership Luncheon
Yancoal Australia is marking its 20th anniversary with a remarkable journey that highlights its evolution into the largest pure-play coal producer in the country. The company, primarily listed in Australia and Hong Kong, has invested over $10 billion into the Australian coal industry and supports more than 6,000 full-time jobs. Yancoal's commitment to sustainability is evident in its ongoing operational improvements, safety initiatives, and innovative land rehabilitation projects. As it celebrates two decades of success, Yancoal continues to explore growth opportunities, including diversification into alternative energy and critical minerals, positioning itself as a leader in Australia's energy transition.
John T. Boyd Company's Charl Peenze attended the event in Sydney earlier this month.
XVII EXPOMINAS
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June 2024 CEO Leadership Lunceon
Attending this luncheon provided a deep dive into the strategic operations behind Coronado's success and highlighted the importance of leadership adaptability in dynamic industry landscapes.
- Charl Peenze; Jack Steenekamp
MinExpo Colombia 2024
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It was a wonderful time filled with many networking events that promoted the implementation of standards and community engagement along with technology and innovation.
2024 Coal Conference of the Americas
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A key takeaway from this event is that markets will continue to demand coal, and producing countries have an advantage that needs to be captured to benefit their growing economies.
2024 Interview With the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI)
Watch the full interview here: Click Here.
Read the full blog post here: Click Here.
2024 SME Annual Conference & Expo
Sam gave a presentation on the History of the Rand Mining District in California that was well-received and well-attended. Sam is also Chair of SME’s Finance Committee, as well as Chair of the Murray Innovative Scholarship Committee.
Cat completed a three-year term on SME’s Board of Directors this week and is now on the Board of Trustees for the SME Foundation (SMEF). She is also on the Foundation’s Executive Committee, serving as Chair of the SMEF Corporate Giving Committee.
They are both looking forward to their continued service and participation within the SME!
2024 SME Annual Conference & Expo
Session Details:
- February 26, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
- North 228B - PCC
- History of Mining - Three Mining Booms, Three Metals: The History of the Rand Mining District, California
2024 Miami Coal Forum
2024 Austmine BHP Smart Mining Networking Event
Randall Fernando, Principal of Innovation (Product Development) at BHP gave an overview on the current work of the Think and Act Differently team, as well as shared his insights and expertise, and the interesting projects they are working on at present.
2024 Carlson Software Webinar
The link to enter is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89709312597
2024 National Academies Workshop
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Cat specifically discussed the different ways the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) is helping to prepare students to enter the mineral industry workforce whether it be their mentorship program, scholarships, networking opportunities, the Jobs of Tomorrow Docuseries, or the "Down for That" campaign.
2023 Queensland Exploration Council Annual Breakfast
2023 SME/PCMIA Annual Joint Meeting
His presentation, entitled Opportunities and Challenges to the U.S. Coal Market, focused on the continuing disruption to international energy markets caused by the Russia/Ukraine war and associated economic sanctions; U.S. coal, natural gas and renewable energy markets; projected coal plant retirements; and how the combination of coal plant retirements and the wave of new renewable generation is affecting the reliability of the U.S. power grid.
2023 Queensland Resources Council Annual Forum
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Thereafter, the BOYD team hosted a table with some of our valuable clients, and enjoyed a superb lunch while having a sit-down opportunity to catch up and interact on a more personal basis. With a room of 1,000 people at the lunch, it no doubt provided a good opportunity to also catch up with other clients and contacts in the industry.
China Mining Conference and Exhibition 2023
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BOYD Beijing Representative Office personnel exhibited at the event and met many new friends engaged in various business categories of the mining industry, as well as reconnected with some of our old friends. During the three-day event, BOYD Beijing Office personnel received hundreds of visitors, introducing BOYD global experiences and sharing our knowledge and insights into the international mining industry.
BOYD's Visit w/ Collective Mining
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Colombian Coal Summit 2023 Dinner Reception
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China Mining Conference & Exhibition 2023
Stop by our booth at Booth No. 5214 at the Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center to meet our team. We are looking forward to seeing you there.
2023 Colombian Coal Summit
2023 EMLF Fall Symposium
Mining Engineering Magazine Interviews Sam Shoemaker
If you haven’t already, and are in the mining industry, take a piece of his advice and get involved with the SME as soon as you can!
XVI Expo Conference Expominas
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Ecuador remains an important mining district, and the project pipeline is a testimony of what will come in the near future!
World Mining Congress 2023
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Thank you to everyone who ‘popped’ by our booth at Stand 106 — they enjoyed seeing you!
EMLF 44th Annual Institute
BOYD’s John Boyd II and Sydney Boyd enjoyed catching up with old friends and making new connections in between the informative educational sessions. Thank you again to those that joined us for dinner during the dine-around on Monday night.
Mining Deposits Valuation Workshop 2023
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Special thanks to all of Grupo Coquecol’s team and Daniela Cuellar of FTI Consulting.
AusIMM's Southern Queensland Branch April Tech Talk
The Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves ('The JORC Code') is a professional code of practice that sets minimum standards for public reporting of minerals exploration results, mineral resources and ore reserves here in Australia and other international jurisdictions.
BOYD Hosts Colombian Delegation at Pittsburgh Headquarters
Special thanks to CONSOL Energy for a great mine visit to their Harvey Mine.
2023 SME Annual Conference & Expo
John’s presentation focused primarily on the opportunities and challenges to the U.S. coal market, including impacts from natural gas, and the growing renewable energy contribution. Bill took a more specific approach and focused on the U.S. coking coal industry.
Networking Event w/ ACM and JA&A
It was great to see all our friends in Toronto and participate in conferences/events that help transform our industry.
Australia Colombia Business Council (ACBC) Welcome Breakfast
Thank you Brigard Urrutia for organizing this wonderful event in Bogotá
Colombian Delegation Visits w/ BOYD During MetCoke Summit 2022
Special thanks to Alliance Coal, LLC for coordinating a fantastic mine tour of their impressive Tunnel Ridge Mine.
BOYD Welcomes Jacques (Jack) G. Steenekamp as Managing Director – Australia
International MetCoke Summit Dinner Reception
Carlos Felipe Barrera (BOYD Managing Director – South America) and Bill Wolf (BOYD Vice President) hosted a wonderful event.
International MetCoke Summit Colombia 2022
During the Summit, Bill Wolf (BOYD Vice President) shared John T. Boyd Company’s view of the metallurgical coal and coke markets.
Colombian Mining Pipeline 2022
View the recording: Click Here.
Download the pipeline: Click Here.
Mining Opportunities in Colombia 2022
The event is hosted by John T. Boyd Company, FTI Consulting, Australia Colombia Business Council, and Brigard Urrutia.
Spaces for the in-person option (Brigard Urrutia offices in Bogota) are limited, so please register your interest for both the in-person and virtual option Here.
EMLF 43rd Annual Institute
His presentation, entitled Major Developments in the World Energy Markets, focused on the disruption to international energy markets caused by the Russia/ Ukraine war and associated economic sanctions, the impact on US coal and natural gas supply/demand/pricing and their ability to respond with extra capacity, coal plant retirements, and how the combination of coal plant retirements and the wave of new renewable generation is affecting the reliability of the US power grid.
2022 MinaTonica
We look forward to participating in similar events.
2021 Bowen Basin Symposium
We would like to extend our congratulations to David Green, Danique Gerber, and the entire organizing committee that played a hand in making the event happen against all odds.
2022 SME MINEXCHANGE
You can find Ali Lashgari, Ph.D., Chair of the Health & Safety Division, overseeing the H&S Technical Sessions, Sam Shoemaker, member of the Finance Committee, will be on a panel discussing geometallurgy, and you can find Jody Kelso at Mineral & Metallurgical Processing sessions.
BOYD Experience Map
PITT Seam Ownership Map
The Pittsburgh No. 8 Seam consists of only four producers. They include American Consolidated Natural Resources
(formerly Murray Energy Corporation), CONSOL Energy Inc., Alliance Resource Partners LP, and Contura Energy, Inc.
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced coal demand for all the Pittsburgh No. 8 Seam producers through
the Third Quarter of 2020. There has been news that Contura Energy executed a definitive agreement with Iron
Senergy Holding, LLC for the divestment of Contura Energy’s Pennsylvania operations, including the Cumberland
Mine. The equity transaction is expected to close before the end of the year, and upon closing will transfer
to Iron Senergy the subsidiaries that hold Contura Energy’s Cumberland and Emerald mines and the associated
coal reserves, mining permits and operations, infrastructure, equipment, and transloading facilities.
Webinar: Complying with S-K 1300
On November 10th, BOYD presented a webinar titled “Complying with
S-K 1300: Maintaining Compliance in Light of New Reporting Requirements”.
Our experts discussed what this new regulation entails, who is affected, what companies must do to ensure compliance, and additional insightful information.
If you have any questions regarding Regulation S-K 1300, please contact us and ask to speak with one of the presenters: Rob Farmer, Vice President, or Greg Stanish, Director of Geological Services.
If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording here.
Webinar: Panel Interactivo de Carbón Colombiano
On July 30th, BOYD presented a webinar showcasing our Colombian Coal Dashboard. The dashboard includes a collection of key data for the Colombian Coal Industry, such as, production, royalties, origin and destinations, as well as, prices, rankings, consumption, and markets.
The webinar also included many notable speakers. Juan Camilo Nariño, President of the Asociación Colombiana de Minería, Juan Manuel Sanchez, President of Fenalcarbón, Fredy Rojas, Mine Engineer from UPME, and Alejandro Castañeda, President of ANDEG, all spoke about how beneficial this tool is to the Colombian Coal Industry. BOYD’s representatives included Carlos Barrera, Managing Director, Andrés Montoya, Senior Mining Engineer, and John Boyd, President & CEO. Special thanks to Carlos and Andrés for organizing and presenting this enlightening event!
If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording here.
Colombian Coal
Colombia plays an essential role in the world coal market. The country is the 5th largest thermal exporter (as 2019), and is in the top 10 for metallurgical coal and coke exports. Consolidated open pit thermal coal regions have been producing for over 40 years and metallurgical regions are focused in the northeastern departments with mostly underground small and medium size operations. The relative flat and shallow thermal coal seams near the Caribbean sea contrast with the thin, steep and highly faulted geological setting of the interior of the country.
Coal represents ±65% of the mining GDP and ±19% of the total exports of the country, making this mineral a key driver for the economy.
SME Distinguished Member Award, Class of 2020 to Sam J. Shoemaker Jr
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc.
(SME) presents its Distinguished Member Award to a select few who have made long term and notable contributions to the technology and professional activities encompassed by the Society and
the industry. We would like to thank the SME for selecting BOYD's Sam Shoemaker as the 2020 recipient.
Paul D. Anderson on International Coal Resource/ Reserve Reporting to the SME/ PCMIA Joint Annual Meeting
Paul Anderson, BOYD's Director
of Geological Services, addressed the SME/ PCMIA Joint Annual Meeting on the evolution of codes used across the globe to report coal resources and reserves, and compared the
requirements of the current systems and their effectiveness. His presentation was well received and the Q&A continued throughout the conference.
For those in the US, BOYD is well versed on the requirements of the new rule (S-K 1300) and looks forward to preparing your public reports.
Dr. Vincent A. Scovazzo Chairs Session on Underground Stone Mines at SME ICGCM 2019
The SME recently hosted the 38th International Conference on Ground Control
in Mining (ICGCM) in Morgantown, West Virginia (July 23-25, 2019).
BOYD's own Dr. Vincent Scovazzo, Director of Geotechnical Services, who has authored and presented numerous papers for the conference over the years, chaired this year's session on Emerging Issues and Studies in Underground Stone Mines. Congratulations to the ICGCM for 38 great years and we look forward to next year in Canonsburg, PA.
John L. McClaugherty Award for Dedication and Service to John T. Boyd II
John T. Boyd II received the John L. McClaugherty Award for Dedication and Service to the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation at the 2019 Annual Institute on June 9th, in Washington, D.C. The McClaugherty Award honors an EMLF Member who exemplifies a continuing involvement and commitment to the EMLF, the legal profession,
and the energy and natural resources industry. The McClaugherty Award is the Foundation's highest recognition of an EMLF member's contributions.
Carlos F. Barrera Presents on CRIRSCO to the Legal Mining Congress
The Ecuadorian Mining Chamber (Camara de Mineria del Ecuador) and Mr. Andrade Veloz Abogados invited BOYD's Carlos Barrera to speak at the Legal Mining Congress 2019. The annual event covered mining and development, financial transactions in the mining industry, M&A valuations, and prior consultation. Carlos
focused on CRIRSCO applications, specifically CRIRSCO applications in mineral valuations.
John L. Weiss Discusses International Coal Markets at the SME/Central Appalachian Section Spring Meeting
BOYD's John Weiss delivered the Keynote Address on International Coal Markets to the SME/Central Appalachian Section 2019 Spring Meeting in Lexington, Kentucky. His presentation focused on international supply/demand, prices, and analyses of the major coal producing countries.
SME Mining and Exploration Division Distinguished Service Award to Sam J. Shoemaker Jr
The John T. Boyd Company is pleased to announce that Sam Shoemaker was awarded the SME Mining and Exploration Division Distinguished Service Award at the 2019 SME Annual Conference. Also, Sam will become a Distinguished Member of SME, Class of 2020 at next year's conference. The SME presents it's Distinguished Member Award to a select few who have made long term and notable contributions to the technology and professional activities encompassed by the Society and the industry.
Robert Stefanko Distinguished Achievement Award in Mineral Engineering to John L. Weiss
The faculty of Penn State's Mining Engineering program named John Weiss as the recipient of the Robert Stefanko Distinguished Achievement Award in Mineral Engineering. This award was established in 1992 to honor past Professor Robert Stefanko and recognizes achievements and leadership that enhance the mineral engineering profession. John is a Vice-President at the John T. Boyd Company and has worked at the company since 1990. John received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mining Engineering from Penn State in 1983.
SME/AIME Mineral Economics Award to Ronald L. Lewis
The SME/AIME Mineral Economics Award was presented to Ronald L. Lewis in recognition of his outstanding professional achievements and distinguished contributions to the field of mineral economics. Ron is the Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director of John T. Boyd Company. He is a recognized expert in the valuation of coal and mineral reserves and operating mining companies with a specialized expertise in the areas of coal and mineral reserve estimation, surface and underground mine analysis, economic assessments, and market analysis. He is also a certified member of the International Institute of Mineral Appraisers.