Dr. Abani R. Samal is well recognized for his expertise in Geosciences, mineral exploration, mineral deposit evaluation, resource estimation, applied statistics, applied geostatistics, and model-mine-mill (M3) reconciliation.

He has extensive training (MS and Ph.D.) in economic geology and geostatistics. Dr Samal is in the industry since 1996. He has experience in various commodities including gold-silver, Cu-Mo-Au-Ag, Pb-Zn-Ag, iron ore and diamond deposits around the world. He has provided various training programs to industry professionals around the world.