James Campbell is a mining and exploration leader with over 40 years of experience in the diamond and related industries, encompassing both major and junior companies. He is Managing Director of Botswana Diamonds plc and Technical Advisor to Shefa (Israel). His previous executive roles include positions at Rockwell Diamonds, Lucara Diamond, African Diamonds, West African Diamonds, and De Beers, where he served as General Manager, Exploration, and Executive Chairman Nicky Oppenheimer’s Personal Assistant. He is also the co-founder and chair of Common Purpose South Africa, a leadership development Non-Profit Organisation. James holds a degree in Mining and Exploration Geology from the Royal School of Mines (Imperial College London) and an MBA with distinction from Durham University. A Fellow of several professional institutes (Institute of Mining, Metals & Materials (UK), South African Institute of Mining & Metallurgy, Geological Society of South Africa, and Institute of Directors of South Africa), he is also a Chartered Engineer, Chartered Scientist, and Registered Natural Scientist. He is currently pursuing a doctorate at the Da Vinci Institute on “A Business Incubator Framework for Junior Mineral Exploration and Development: A Southern African Perspective”. https://speakerdeck.com/jahcampbell 2026-02-09 07:50:16 -0500 An Artificial Intelligence-driven Approach to Mineral Exploration in Botswana African Exploration Showcase Geological Society of South Africa Johannesburg 13 November 2025 An Artificial Intelligence-driven Approach to Mineral Exploration in Botswana African Exploration Showcase Geological Society of South Africa Johannesburg 13 November 2025 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://speakerdeck.com/jahcampbell/an-artificial-intelligence-driven-approach-to-mineral-exploration-in-botswana https://speakerdeck.com/jahcampbell/an-artificial-intelligence-driven-approach-to-mineral-exploration-in-botswana Botswana Diamonds plc Corporate Presentation January 2026 Botswana Diamonds plc Corporate Presentation January 2026 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://speakerdeck.com/jahcampbell/botswana-diamonds-plc-corporate-presentation-january-2026 https://speakerdeck.com/jahcampbell/botswana-diamonds-plc-corporate-presentation-january-2026