Tim McManus

Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy, also known as AusIMM, is the leading organization for professionals working in the resources sector. AusIMM is based in Carlton, Australia, and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The Australian company's main focus is on shaping careers, showcasing leadership, creating communities, and upholding standards.

Glencore Coal Pty Ltd. manufactures and exports coal to generate electricity. It operates through the offices located in Australia, South Africa and Colombia. The company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Barclays Natural Resource Investments (BNRI) is the global private equity subsidiary of Barclays Capital Securities Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Barclays plc (LSE: BARC) in Great Britain. Founded in 2006, the firm is based in London and focuses on natural resource investment opportunities that provide clients of Barclays Bank Plc (or affiliates) and strategic investors with the opportunity to gain exposure to the natural resources sector by co-investing alongside Barclays Bank plc and the BNRI investment team. In addition to London, BNRI has offices in New York and Doha.

Part of Beijing Guoli Energy Investment Co. Ltd., Scorpion Energy Pty Ltd. explores coal mines. The company is based in Shorncliffe, Australia. Scorpion Energy was acquired by Blackwood Coal Pty Ltd., part of Beijing Guoli Energy Investment Co. Ltd. on July 20, 2011 for $3.48 million.

AMC Consultants Pty Ltd. provides consulting services exclusively to the minerals sector. It offers services for mining, feasibility reports, metallurgy, geotechnical engineering, geology, engineering services, and corporate advisory. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.