Mineral Exploration & Development Executive
Bridging Geology, Capital & Delivery | Critical Minerals | International & Frontier Projects | Innovator |
Defence Geoscience
The challenge in natural resources isn’t finding deposits — it’s turning them into deliverable, financeable projects in the real world.
I specialise in bridging geology, investment, and execution — supporting the progression of assets from early-stage exploration through to development, investment readiness, and operational delivery. My experience spans the full project lifecycle, combining technical leadership with strategic and commercial insight.
As Founder and Director of Rocklore Exploration Services, I have led and supported exploration and development programmes across Saudi Arabia and the Arabian Shield, as well as Central and South Asia, Africa, and Europe. This includes project generation, technical evaluation, due diligence, and advisory support to companies, investors, and government stakeholders — often in jurisdictions where geological opportunity is matched by operational and geopolitical complexity.
Alongside my commercial work, I serve as a senior British Army Reservist and have acted as the Army’s principal geologist. This brings a distinct perspective on subsurface environments, infrastructure, and resilience, particularly in support of defence, security, and humanitarian operations. It also underpins my ability to operate effectively in uncertain, high-pressure, and rapidly evolving environments.
I have worked closely with government institutions and geological surveys to support resource development strategies, sector growth, and capacity building — helping translate geological potential into tangible economic outcomes, particularly within emerging and strategically important resource markets.
My core focus is on:
- Critical minerals and resource security
- Exploration through to development and delivery
- Middle East / MENA and other frontier regions
- Integrating technical, commercial, and strategic perspectives
- Defence innovation, notably in the field of subterranean operations
I am particularly interested in opportunities that require connecting disciplines, organisations, and geographies to unlock value in the natural resources sector.
Contact details:
Drew Craig, Principal Geologist and Managing Director
Email: drewcraig@rocklore.co.uk