Wherever you met him, Peter was unforgettable.
Here’s to the friend of so many across the world. To the mining professional, who could move from exploration camp, to operations, to a Board room to meetings with Ministers, PMs and Presidents without breaking a sweat. To the man with endless energy, cheer and enthusiasm (except for the mornings, don’t mention the mornings). To the mentor who supported so many from different backgrounds and cultures across different fields and was always there when someone needed advice, support or just an ear. To the bon vivant who was always at the heart of any gathering (and a good part of the volume to boot!). To the geologist who inspired and challenged so many. To the optimist, even when walking down a road in Kisumu, Kenya away from a “not broken down, she’ll be right” exploration vehicle (ok, there were a few swear words). To the adventurer, who’d go anywhere and always have a story to tell, ideally with a whisky and cigar in hand. To the innovator and dreamer, particularly after a long night at the Seacliff in Dar putting to the world to rights (if only we’d kept notes). To the ponytail and the question of will he or won’t he cut it off? To the educator, who’d be informative and passionate, meeting after meeting, tour after tour, with everyone from fellow colleagues, community members, investors, brokers, MPs, school kids and everyone else under the sun.
And mostly to an incredibly devoted husband and father.
My heart is with Amanda, Jameson and their family, and the friends, colleagues and everyone else who was touched and inspired by him.
Vale Peter