ABOUT US
We are a small team of volunteers dedicated to bringing a large dream to life.
Dr. Simon Michaux is the driving force behind this ambitious enterprise - a systems thinker with a rare talent for seeing the interconnected whole. With deep expertise in industrial systems and resource management, he brings both clarity and courage to the complex challenges of our time.
What sets Simon apart is his ability to envision transformative futures and turn them into actionable roadmaps. His bold, far-reaching vision has already inspired a growing community of innovators, dreamers, and doers who believe in building a better tomorrow.
At the helm of this project, he’s not just imagining the future - he’s helping create it.
Dr. Simon P. Michaux
Senior Scientist, Systems Thinker
Advocate for Industrial Transformation
Dr. Simon Michaux has a rich and diverse background in mining, circular economy, and industrial systems, Dr. Michaux brings a unique, systems-based perspective to some of the world’s most complex challenges.
He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physics and Geology, and a PhD in Mining Engineering from the renowned Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC), University of Queensland.
With over 18 years of R&D experience in the Australian mining industry, he later brought his expertise to the private sector with Ausenco. He then spent three years at the University of Liège in Belgium, conducting research on the Circular Economy and industrial recycling. Dr. Michaux has worked across multiple research units, including a tenure as Associate Professor in mineral processing and geometallurgy before returning to his current role in Minerals Intelligence.
Driven by a long-term vision, Dr. Michaux is focused on transforming the Circular Economy into a truly functional framework—one capable of guiding industrial society through the dual challenges of critical mineral scarcity and the global shift away from fossil fuels.
His work seeks not just to understand the system—but to help humanity evolve it.
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Marcin Ziemski
Innovation, process engineering
energy/emissions, digitisation
& value chain analysis
Marcin is an Engineer, Technologist and Innovation Leader with over 25 years experience in resources, technology, and energy. Skilled in driving holistic value chain improvements, advancing sustainability, and delivering transformative solutions in mining, energy, and digital innovation. Proven leader in business development, R&D, and operational transformation, with a track record of building global partnerships, guiding technology adoption, and achieving measurable business growth. Recognized for strategic vision, strong communication, and fostering high-performing, diverse teams.
Tania Michaux (Crossingham)
Visual Artist, Designer & Teacher
Tania is a professional artist with over 30 years experience running her own business. Her background in high school teaching has sparked an interest in alternative eduction, and she now also explores biomimicry in architecture, environmental connections and the formation of community. Her work, including contributions to the Transition Town movement in Australia, reflects her commitment to fostering a better future for us all.
Zachery Marlow
Visionary Story Director
Zachary Marlow is a filmmaker and regenerative systems explorer who has documented alternatives to extractive capitalism across six continents. After crowdfunding his life and traveling via gift economy, he gained firsthand experience with cooperative movements, alternative currencies, and thriving regenerative communities.
As founder of Another World Is Possible, a storytelling company and film ecology, Marlow chronicles existing solutions to our greatest challenges. He guides organizations through the Metamyth System, combining ancient storytelling with cutting-edge technology to help purpose-driven organizations align their narratives with regenerative action.
His approach recognizes that our crises stem from a story problem—and changing the story can change everything. Marlow brings practical experience building regenerative systems and visionary insight into weaving isolated solutions into coherent alternatives.
Dr. Dian Kemp
Nuclear Chemical Engineer
Dr. Dian Kemp is a nuclear chemical engineer with a passion for experimental innovation. He previously worked at the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation, where he developed a novel plasma-based method for treating monazite to extract thorium. This work evolved into a broader project focused on extracting rare earth elements using various mineral acids.
With a strong background in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and chemical processing, Dr. Kemp brings a unique blend of expertise to advanced nuclear technologies. He is particularly enthusiastic about contributing to the development of thorium molten salt nuclear reactors—systems that combine nuclear and chemical engineering in ways that align perfectly with his professional interests and lifelong passion.
Yvette Kemp
Executive Administrator
Yvette Kemp is an Executive Administrator with 20 years experience and is also a qualified Information Specialist with experience in Document Control and ISO 9001 Auditing.