Dr Duncan W. Turner, PhD

Non-Executive Director

Dr Duncan Turner is a highly regarded metallurgist and chemist with extensive global experience in extractive metallurgy, hydrometallurgy, and process innovation across a broad range of commodities and industries, cited as an inventor on numerous patents.

With nearly 35 years of industry experience, Duncan continues to excel as a Process and Technology Specialist, focusing on critical minerals and battery applications. He leads process and plant design initiatives for emerging projects that address growing global demand. Dr Turner began his career in R&D at MIM Holdings Limited (now Glencore) in 1992, and after moving abroad, advanced to General and Executive Management roles, including Managing Director, with various Australian, European, and UK-based private and public companies. These include Ennex International PLC, ZincOx Belgium SPRL, and Core Resources Pty Limited, where he managed engineering, technology development, and technical services departments. Duncan now serves as a Principal Technical Advisor, providing consulting services to the industry.

Dr Turner has contributed to the development, marketing, and engineering design of the Albion Process, an oxidative leaching technology used globally in gold and base-metal applications. More recently, he has been heavily involved in graphite processing and anode production for Lithium-Ion Battery applications for European supply. His expertise in scaling complex metallurgical processes from development to commercial operation aligns closely with Iondrive’s strategic focus on technology scale-up and commercialisation, making him a valuable addition to the Board of Directors.