Geoff Batt is a Research Portfolio Manager with the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA). He is responsible for high-impact minerals research addressing government policy and industry priorities, including definition of the strategic opportunities and risks facing the WA minerals sector, commissioning and facilitation of expert studies, and oversight of government grant programs. Geoff leads strategic research interest for MRIWA in mineral exploration and alternative uses of tailings and waste, including mineral carbonation. He holds a PhD in Earth Science from the Australian National University (ANU) and an MBA from UWA, and is a passionate advocate for the accessibility and transferability of research innovation in the applied mining sector.