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Andre Xavier

Honorary Professor, The University of British Columbia

Andre Xavier is listed as Honorary Professor, The University of British Columbia. Andre is scheduled to speak at PDAC 2027: The World's Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention on 9 March 2027.

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About

Dr. André Xavier is Senior Manager, Natural Resources, Indigenous Partnerships and Sustainable Development at Catalyste+, where he works with Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations, governments, communities, and industry partners to strengthen governance, build capacity, and advance sustainable economic development. With over 20 years of international experience across more than 35 countries, he works at the intersection of natural resource governance, economic development, and responsible mining. His work focuses on building cross-sector partnerships, strengthening local economic opportunities, supporting entrepreneurship, and promoting long-term community resilience. Dr. Xavier holds a Ph.D. in Mining Engineering from the University of British Columbia, where he is also an Honorary Assistant Professor. He is co-editor of the Routledge volume Sustainable Mining Governance, which explores international perspectives on responsible mining governance, social performance, and post-min

Upcoming

PDAC 2027: The World's Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention 7 March 2027 – 10 March 2027

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