Dr. Amanda Buckingham

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amanda Buckingham is a geophysicist involved in mineral exploration for over 30 years. She co-founded Fathom Geophysics in late 2007, which is an award-winning industry-leading exploration consulting group based in both the USA and Australia, promoting the objective and deterministic use of geoscience data for exploration targets. Dr. Buckingham has extensive global exploration experience, having begun her career working as a geoscientist and project manager for major companies such as Rio Tinto, along with years of consulting for firms like SRK. Currently, she serves as the Managing Director of Warriedar Resources Limited and has co-founded Cygnus Metals Limited and Desert Minerals Limited. Her expertise encompasses mineral exploration and airborne gravity techniques, making significant contributions to the field over her illustrious career.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Research Fellow

2021-09-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Adjunct position contributing to research in geophysics and mineral exploration.

Managing Director

2021-09-01 — Present

Warriedar Resources Limited • Perth, Australia

Leading the exploration and development efforts of the company.

Director

2008-01-01 — Present

Fathom Geophysics • Australia

Co-founded and directed this geophysics consulting firm.

Awards

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Integra Gold Rush Challenge

2016-03-01
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Karelian Gold Rush 2015 Global Exploration Challenge

2016-02-01
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Cagniard Prize

2003-01-01

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.