AFES August Talk - Fraser Gardiner

Name: AFES August Talk - Fraser Gardiner
Start: 2026-08-27T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-08-27T20:00:00+01:00
Location: The Cellar (next to Noose & Monkey)

Schedule

Thu Aug 27 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Cellar (next to Noose & Monkey) | Aberdeen, SC

Fraser will present Brassica napus and the hunt for critical minerals in Aberdeenshire
About this Event

Abstract:

Join us to hear Fraser talk about the hunt for critical minerals (Nickel, Copper & Cobalt) in our backyard in Aberdeenshire.

BIO: Fraser Gardiner is a geologist with a 29 year career in industry. Since graduating with a BSc in Geology and Applied Geology from the University of Glasgow, he has worked as a geologist and exploration manager on discovery, exploration and mine development projects for gold, copper, tungsten and nickel in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and South East Asia. Prior roles have included Exploration Manager for Barrick in Saudi Arabia, Exploration Manager in Laos and Chief Operating Officer for Ormonde Mining plc.

Fraser joined Aberdeen Minerals as CEO in July 2022 and today leads an awesome exploration team in their search for battery metals and critical minerals within the prospective geology of sunny North East Scotland.