About Us

Established in 2000, Corescan is a services company specialising in the acquisition, processing and interpretation of hyperspectral data. The company provides centralised bureau services as well as onsite laboratory services for real time, automated geological logging. Our services include hyperspectral mineralogy, core photography and 3D laser profiling which is processed and analysed by our team of specialist geoscientists using proprietary software to produce geological models that impact exploration, mining, mineral processing and environmental management.

Corescan has offices located in Australia, Chile, Peru, Argentina, Mexico, USA, Canada and the UK, with its head office located in Perth, Australia.

Dr. William Lau

Manager, Software Engineering

William has over 15 years experience in commercial, large scale distributed and machine learning systems, principally serving the mining and transportation industries. At DTI Group, his recent works involved developing patented shallow and deep learning vision-based systems to facilitate real-time detection and analysis of anomalies and faults in overhead electrical lines and pantograph systems in rail networks. In 2015, his team together with Hitachi Rail, developed the distributed vision system for the driverless trains and level crossing sites for Rio Tinto’s AutoHaul project. Prior to DTI, he was a researcher and lecturer at Curtin University where he formed the Phoenix research laboratory to develop adaptive network overlay architectures for collaborative-oriented applications. Dr Lau possesses a PhD in Computer Science from Curtin University.

Lionel Fonteneau

Global Principal Spectral Geologist

Lionel currently serves as the Global Principal Spectral Geologist at Corescan Powered by Epiroc. With 9 years of experience at Corescan, he specialises in the interpretation of spectral data related to iron ore, nickel laterite, nickel sulphide, and petroliferous deposits. Drawing upon his background in mineralogy, Lionel also possesses the expertise to interpret diverse types of deposits. He also leads the processing/interpretation of Hylogger dataset covering the VNIR-SWIR-MIR-LWIR regions at Corescan and has been involved in research funded projects related to the application of hyperspectral reflectance spectroscopy to various ore deposits. Before joining Corescan, he worked as a Research Projects Officer at CSIRO and as a Research Technician at Institut de Recherche pour le Dévelopement. In his previous roles, Lionel focused on characterising iron ore and nickel laterite deposits using a wide array of analytical tools. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in mineralogy from Université de Poitiers and a Master’s degree in Geosciences from Université de Poitiers and Université du Québec à Montréal.

Mariah Suares

Manager, Human Resources

Mariah Suares is an accomplished professional with over 15 years of experience in administrative roles. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Law and a Certificate IV in Business Administration, complemented by a Growth Managers Program from Curtin University. With more than a decade of experience in the mining industry and three years specifically in Human Resources, Mariah has developed a robust skill set tailored to these sectors. She is currently the HR Manager at Corescan Powered by Epiroc, where she applies her extensive knowledge and expertise to drive organizational success and employee development.

Nigel Hobday

Manager, Engineering

Nigel is a mechanical and electrical engineer with more than 25 years of experience in designing, building machinery and providing technical solutions. He has worked in many industries providing solutions and designs across a wide range of requirements. Nigel has been designing and building machines and equipment for Corescan since 2011, and prior to working with Corescan, worked in the medical, pharmaceutical, mining and process industries.

Marc Winbank

Global Operations Manager

Peter Franca

Manager, IT Services

Peter Franca is a network engineer with over 15 years of experience in the IT industry. He has a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructure for large organizations. He has a significant experience in routing and switching protocols, as well as network security and troubleshooting. He holds a degree in Computer Networking from Facudade Sumare in São Paulo, Brazil and an Advanced Diploma of Network Security from the Intech Institute of Technology in Queensland, Australia. Additionally, he holds certifications including CCNP (Cisco Certified Professional), Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist – Enterprise Automation and Programmability, LPIC-1, and LPIC-2 (Linux Professional Institute). Peter is passionate about automation, monitoring, open-source projects, and staying current with new technologies’.

Huw Rossiter

Business Development Manager Geoscience, OreBody Solutions

Huw holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering in Industrial Geology from the Camborne School of Mines and has been with EKLS for 15 years as Business Development Manager. Before that he worked for 13 years internationally in the Oil & Gas industry.Huw brings a wealth of experience and commitment to excellence that make him the perfect fit to spearhead our business development initiatives and capitalize on new opportunities.

Jonathan Hill

Manager, Geotechnical

Jonathan has over 15 years of experience in the mining industry, working internationally on projects throughout the mining life cycle as a mine planning and geotechnical engineer. Having previously worked for Rio Tinto, Anglo American, and SRK Consulting, Jonathan has had extensive exposure to the engineering challenges required for safe and productive mine operations.Jonathan holds an Engineering degree from the University of British Columbia, and joined Corescan in 2022 after working for several years as an independent consultant and geotechnical engineer.