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Dr Eric Lilford (Professor) 
Minerals and Energy Economics
Curtin University 

Dr Eric Lilford (Professor) is a highly accomplished engineer and minerals-and-energy economist with over 30 years of international industry experience.

 

Holding qualifications in engineering (BEng, MSc Eng) and specialised training in minerals economics (GDE MinEc, PhD Eng MinEc), Dr Lilford has built a distinguished career across the investment banking, mining, energy, and engineering sectors.

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He spent 15 years in investment banking, where he held senior roles in corporate finance, specialised finance, and commodities analysis. His professional focus lies in the economics of both minerals and energy—conventional and unconventional—with a particular emphasis on the economic implications of government legislation and regulatory frameworks in the global resources sector.

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Dr Lilford is a recognised authority in clean energy economics, with expertise spanning Gen III, III+, and Gen IV nuclear reactor technologies.

 

He is currently a member of international panels of experts advising on fiscal regimes in the resources sector for prominent organisations including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) through the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).

Topic

Sustainability & Decarbonisation – The transition to Net Zero, renewable energy adoption, and reducing the industry’s carbon footprint.

Abstract 
This presentation explores the critical themes of sustainability and decarbonisation within the context of the global transition to Net Zero.
It examines the increasing urgency for industries to adopt renewable energy sources and implement strategies aimed at significantly reducing carbon emissions, without further negatively impacting water resources .

As climate change intensifies, businesses and governments are accelerating efforts to align with international climate targets, such as those outlined in the Paris Agreement.

The presentation will highlight key pathways to achieving decarbonisation, including the integration of clean energy technologies, improvements in energy efficiency, water reliance, and innovations in dealing with carbon including capture and storage.

Some of the challenges and opportunities associated with transforming industrial processes, supply chains, and regulatory frameworks to support a low-carbon future will also be considered.

ltimately, the presentation will underscore the importance of collaborative action and long-term commitment to drive meaningful progress toward sustainability and climate resilience.

 

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