Darren Patrick Bowden

Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy, also known as AusIMM, is the leading organization for professionals working in the resources sector. AusIMM is based in Carlton, Australia, and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The Australian company's main focus is on shaping careers, showcasing leadership, creating communities, and upholding standards.

Part of SSIF BRK Financial Group SA, Minesa SA is a mining research and design institute based in Cluj Napoca, Romania. The institute specializes in exploring and exploiting non-metallic mineral deposits, including salt deposits. The Romanian company conducts research on the conditions of the terrain through drilling, determine resistance and bearing capacity in situ, and conduct mathematical modeling studies on the behavior of mining masses, the bearing capacity of pillars and floors, and the influence of elements. Minesa was acquired by SSIF BRK Financial Group SA on July 15, 2015 for $0.92 million.