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Name: Emma Priestley

Age: 33

Job title:Director

Company: Lonrho Africa Plc

Salary: £100k

Job description: To be part of the team re-building the Lonrho name as a pan-African conglomerate.

What degree did you study and why did you study it? HND Engineering BEng Hons - Minerals Surveying and Resource Management. Undertaken because it worked alongside the mining engineering degree but offered more useable subjects for diversifying out of straight engineering i.e. valuation/law/planning.

What career path did you take?
2005 - Present Director Lonrho Africa Plc
2004 - 2005 Corporate Broker/Advisor Ambrian Partners
2002 - 2004 Mining Analyst/Sales VSA Resources
2001 Mining Analyst Credit Suisse First Boston
1997 - 2001 Mining Consultant IMC Mackay & Schnellmann
1995 - 1997 Mineral Surveyor GVA Grimley, Minerals and Environmental Department
1993 - 1995 Mine Surveyor South Crofty Mine, Cornwall

What did you enjoy most about studying for your degree? Location and the social aspects!

What is the best aspect of your job/career? The network provided through Camborne.

How do you see your future in the industry?Hopefully slowing down a bit now!!!

Do you have any advice for females considering a career in the extractive industry?Go for it and always be positive about yourself.
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