LINDA ARMANO

Scientific Director

She is an anthropologist working on the anthropology of resource extraction, particularly in the mining sector, value chains, business ethics, sustainability and indigenous studies. She positions her research at the intersection of business organisation, consumption and local and indigenous communities, particularly in the Canadian and Italian contexts.

Nidhin Madankara Kottayi

Director of of Engineering & Technology

Nidhin spearheads the digital transformation of secondary extraction processes by merging cutting-edge technologies with industrial automation. Leveraging his 14+ years in software development, plus his strategic MBA perspective, he optimises operational efficiency, leads R&D for smart manufacturing (digital twins, predictive analytics), and aligns technology investments with business growth. His expertise drives scalable, sustainable resource recovery while ensuring compliance and cost-effective innovation

Andrew Ferguson

Jennifer Young

Mel Gibs

Paula Williams

Andrew Ferguson

Jennifer Young