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Kim Hein is an Emeritus Professor who has had a distinguished career in geoscience, particularly in the fields of economic geology and mining geology. He graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economic Geology, receiving notable awards such as the Ralph Tate Medal in 1989. He earned his PhD from the University of Tasmania in 1995, focusing on the structure and geochemistry of gold mineralization. Hein has held various prestigious positions including Chair Professor of Mining Geology at the University of the Witwatersrand and has been involved in significant research projects in West Africa. He is a specialist in structural geology and mineral resource evaluation, with over 30 years of experience in the mining sector, conducting research and teaching in geoscience. Additionally, he has served as a seasonal lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand and led various educational initiatives aimed at student empowerment in Australia. His expertise includes mineral exploration, orebody modeling, and education development, and he has been actively involved in consulting and managing geoscience projects across different countries.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Teaching and conducting research in geosciences.
University of the Witwatersrand • Johannesburg, South Africa
Contributing to academic and research initiatives.
University of the Witwatersrand • Johannesburg, South Africa
Led the Mining Geology program and conducted advanced research.
Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands
Conducted research on geological structures.
North Limited • Australia
Worked on various mining projects.
Western Mining Corporation Ltd • Australia
Conducted geological research and exploration.
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