Ralph J. Holmes
Ralph Holmes obtained a BSc degree in Physics from the University of Melbourne in 1967 and a PhD degree from the same university in 1972. Over the last 35 years Ralph has been involved largely in mineral processing research and managed CSIRO’s iron ore processing research for more than 20 years. He is currently an Honorary Fellow with CSIRO Mineral Resources following his retirement from CSIRO and is recognised internationally as an expert in iron ore processing and sampling mineral commodities. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (Chartered Professional – Metallurgy), President of the International Mineral Processing Council (IMPC) and President of the International Pierre Gy Sampling Association. Ralph received a Pierre Gy Gold Medal in Bordeaux, France, in June 2015 for “Excellence in Teaching and Application of the Theory of Sampling” and in October 2015 received a CSIRO “Lifetime Achievement Award” for sustained and meritorious achievements over a CSIRO career spanning more than 43 years in the field of mineral processing and international standards development both as a research manager and practitioner benefitting both CSIRO and Australia.