John T. Boyd Company Updates
John Weiss, BOYD VP/Mine EX-Plorers Interview
You won't want to miss this thoughtful, honest conversation about how mining has changed, what fundamentals remain, and what the future will demand from the next generation of miners.
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BOYD's Experience in LATAM and Venezuela
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With our LATAM office based strategically in Bogotá, Colombia, our regional presence and local knowledge are unique and have been valued for decades by our diverse client base. As expert mining and geological consultants, our technical experience in the LATAM mining sector includes work on all types of mineral deposits in field exploration, estimation of reserves/resources, technical reports, due diligence, mine planning, geotechnical, and reclamation activities, among many others. In addition, we have also carried out detailed market and pricing studies, financial valuations, public policy assignments, and served as expert witnesses in domestic and international litigations.
At BOYD, we look forward to actively participating in the revival of the Venezuelan mining sector, and we encourage interested parties to contact us for expert mining and geological consultancy.
25 Years of BOYD Australia
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Chris Wilkinson was the inaugural Managing Director (MD), initially operating in a serviced office arrangement and moving to larger premises in early 2002. Our initial client base was located in NSW, Queensland, Indonesia and New Zealand. Ian Alexander took over as Managing Director in 2004. He led our team up to his retirement at the end of 2021. In this time, he hired highly experienced specialists in open cut mining, underground mining, geology and geological modelling, as well as resourcing and reserving. Assignments in Australia, India, Indonesia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Mozambique, Brazil etc. started to develop, and 25 years later, many of these clients and initial assignments are still providing work for the Brisbane office.
Today, we are led by Jack Steenekamp who came on board as Managing Director in 2022 and continues to contribute to our success and BOYD story.
This is a momentous occasion for us as a ‘BOYD Brisbane family’ – we look forward to another 25 years! Congratulations to all involved (both staff and clients) in bringing us this far, and for the hard work, effort and trust over the years.
2025 MetCoke World Summit
This year, Carlos Felipe Barrera represented BOYD with a well-received presentation, “Colombia’s Metallurgical Coal and Coke (A Historical Review and Future Outlook),” delivering fresh insight into:
- Overview of Colombia’s metallurgical coal and coke sector
- Historical development
- Key producing regions
- Quality specifications
- Export performance
- Opportunities within the underlying complexities
The discussion sparked engagement from attendees, reinforcing BOYD’s position as a trusted global authority in metallurgical coke, steel industry analytics, and strategic advisory services.
John T. Boyd Company extends sincere appreciation to the organizers, speakers, and industry colleagues who helped make this conference viable. The conversations and connections made in Chicago will help shape the next wave of technical, operational, and strategic advancements across the sector.
2025 Colombian Coal Summit
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It was a privilege for BOYD to contribute directly to the dialogue. Our Vice President, Bill Wolf, shared key perspectives on the global coal market as a panelist and presenter, while our CEO, Carlos F. Barrera, expertly moderated crucial discussions regarding met coal & coke forecasts. We delved deep into the future of the coal mining sector, spanning both Colombian and global markets.
A special shout-out to our dedicated Colombian team on the ground: Senior Geologist Diego Alejandro Restrepo and our new Managing Director - North LATAM, Alejandro Echavarría, who actively engaged with partners and shared valuable ideas and expertise.