Professor John Steen is the Director of the Bradshaw Research Institute for Minerals and Mining (BRIMM). John leads major international research studies on innovation and sustainable development in the resources sector. These include transitioning to new digital business models, technology ecosystems, innovation strategy and performance in megacapital ($ 1 billion +) resource projects. He has advised the BC Mining Innovation Roadmap for the Mining Association of British Columbia and the Critical Minerals Strategy for the BC Provincial Government.