Richard Carter, in his career as a senior executive with BHP, and through his wide range of industry associations, has been responsible for ensuring that the Australian mining and minerals processing industry has kept to the forefront of the world's best practice, both technologically and commercially.

Mr Carter has demonstrated his value by initiating Australia's first secondary
processing project on our immense iron ore deposits.

Mr Carter's profile, both nationally and internationally, and his position at the
technological cutting edge of mineral processing and development will ensure the Academy has insight and a voice in the world scene.