NAME

Strauss, Peter G

POSITION

ORGANIZATION

Peter Strauss and Associates

ADDRESS

56 Spencer Road

Killara, NSW 2071 AUSTRALIA

PHONE

61-2-9498-8259

FAX

61-2-9498-8161

EMAIL

pstrauss@infoflex.co.au

INTERESTS

Interest 1 = Coal industry overviews, especially in developing countries
Interest 2 = Regional reviews/definition of coal exploration and mining targets
Interest 3 = Coal geology and resources/property evaluations

BIOGRAPHY

Mr. Peter G. Strauss established an independent consultancy in 1991, following 40 years' diverse experience of the coal industry particularly in Australia, New Zealand, south-east Asia, the Indian sub-continent, North and South America and the U.K. He was employed by the National Coal Board in U.K. from 1955 - 70 as Prospecting Officer, Opencast Executive, Scientist in the Coal Survey Laboratory and Area Geologist responsible for the geological aspects, including exploration, in the planning, development and operation of 15 underground mines using longwall systems. From 1970 - 89 he worked with Robertson Australia Pty. Limited, part of The Robertson Group, as Chief Coal Geologist and in later years General Manager - Fuel. In that capacity he managed and undertook senior consultancy roles in coal and lignite projects. In 1989 he joined Gilfillan Associates Pty. Limited as Senior Associate - Coal where he continued these roles until 1991. He has written and presented a number of coal - related papers pertaining to the Pacific Region and the U.K. Projects undertaken since establishing independent company have principally involved Australia, Brunei, China, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Zealand, North Korea and Venezuela. Details of selected Asian projects are: North Korea. Coordinator/Adviser of a UN - funded project on Strengthening of the Research & Development of a Mine Institute. Four missions (1995 - 98). China. Assessment of coal resources in south-east China (1996). Mongolia. Definition of coal targets (Phase 1) and visit to assess Tavantolgoi Coalfield (Phase2) (1991 - 92). Visit to Baganuur lignite mine in mid-1990's. India. Reviews of black coal resources, mining and infrastructure throughout India, the most recent in 1994. Many visits to the Indian sub-continent. Indonesia. Numerous diverse projects since 1974. Includes a secondment to the Peat and Coal Exploration Sub-Directorate of the Directorate of Mineral Resources in Bandung, funded by the ADB (1986 - 87). The prime aim was to increase the capability of the Sub-Directorate. Mr. Strauss is a Member of the Mineral Industry Consultants Association, a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, and a Member of the Geological Society of Australia.