Chris Rochfort
CEO, STAR Water Group
Chris is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive for the STAR Water Group and the Centre for Organic Research and Education.
A qualified horticulturist and philanthropist, he has been actively involved in the Horticultural, Environmental & Water industries for the past 40 years.
During this time, Chris has helped shape these industries while undertaking many landmark research projects around the world leading to global innovation awards.
His experience includes industry group formation, technical & market research/development, product and quality systems development and circular economy technology transfer.
Chris is involved in numerous Standards setting committees and has been a panellist for the UN Water Crisis Summit in New York and the US Department of Commerce Select USA summit.
Panel discussion: Reimagining mine water management as a strategic asset rather than a mere expense
Facing water scarcity and evolving regulations, mine operators are increasingly relying on innovative technologies to tackle water needs. Water plays an indispensable, yet frequently underestimated role in mining, a sector is known for high-water use. The focus is on sustainable water management.
Key takeaways:
- Delivering reliable water supplies to mines
- Balancing demand with efficient and sustainable use
- Enabling operators to access best-practice technologies
- Ensuring the water cycle aligns with production goals and minimises costs