Oil and Gas in the Northern Territory: An Interview with Dr. Howard Smith

Peter Botsman
22 August 2015
Dr Howard Smith surveys future developments in the oil and gas industry of the Northern Territory.

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Dr. Howard Smith has wide experience in the Australian mining industry. He is an expert of national and international significance on the closure of uranium mines and hydraulic fracturing amongst many other things. His professional experience includes:

Project Officer Northern Land Council March 2015 – 

Director HDS Technical Management and Consulting Pty Ltd February 2013 – 

Lead Author Australian Government - Department of Industry December 2014 – 

Consultant Paltar Petroleum April 2014 – 

Consultant Legend International Investments Pty Ltd September 2014 – February 2015 

Manager - Indigenous Liaison Sherwin Iron Limited March 2013 – September 2014

Manager, Mining and Major Projects Northern Land Council October 2010 – February 2013

Senior Project Officer - Engineering and Environment Northern Land Council May 2005 – October 2010 

Senior Process Chemist Alcan Gove June 1987 – March 2005 

Analytical and Development Chemist Westralian Sands / Iluka February 1985 – June 1987

 

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