Dr Ray Smith is a recognised international leader in the development of geological and geochemical exploration methods for locating concealed mineral deposits in lateritic terrains. He and his
team have markedly changed the strategies of the Australian
and overseas mining industries through their development of
new exploration approaches which are both effective and economical.
The methods and their underlying philosophy have opened up vast areas to exploration and have been the key to many important
new mineral discoveries. These include the world-class Plutonic
and Bronzewing gold deposits, as well as the Nimary, Dalgaranga, Turrett, and Waroonga deposits.