About
ABOUT EIGG INTERNATIONAL
EIGG International, formerly known as the Environmental Inorganic Geochemistry Group, was established in 1998 at Curtin University through a Vice-Chancellor’s Award. The group was founded as a collaboration between Professor John Watling from the Department of Chemistry and Associate Professor Ron Watkins from the Department of Geology, bringing together advanced analytical chemistry, inorganic geochemistry, and applied environmental science.
In 2016, EIGG International was registered with ASIC and moved into its current premises in Bibra Lake, Perth. Trading in Australia as Environmental Geochemistry Services, EIGG operates as a research and method-development-oriented laboratory and consultancy with broad analytical and testing capabilities for environmental, mining, industrial, and forensic applications.
Vision & mission
our Vision
To set a global standard in environmental geochemistry, chemical forensics, and analytical excellence, enabling better-informed, scientifically defensible, and sustainable decisions.
our Mission
To deliver high-quality analytical data, innovative methods, and specialist geochemical interpretation that provide reliable scientific evidence for understanding environmental processes, identifying sources, and supporting sound and sustainable decisions.
Our Team
Dr. Ron Watkins
Managing Director / Principal Environmental Geochemist
Dr. Ron Watkins is a geochemist and environmental scientist with more than 35 years of experience in geology, environmental geochemistry, and applied geochemical research. He has served as Managing Director of EIGG International since 2015, following his tenure as Associate Professor and Director of the Environmental Inorganic Geochemistry Group (EIGG) at Curtin University from 1994 to 2014.
His career also includes research and field experience at the University of Cape Town, with expertise spanning applied geochemistry, environmental investigations, and scientific research. He provides the scientific and technical leadership underpinning EIGG International’s environmental geochemistry capabilities.
Prof. John Watling
Chief Scientist / Principal Forensic & Analytical Chemist
Dr. John Watling is a forensic scientist and geochemist with more than 35 years of experience in forensic science, analytical chemistry, and applied geochemistry. He previously served as a Professor at The University of Western Australia (UWA) and holds advanced qualifications in Mining Geology and Geochemistry from Imperial College London.
His expertise includes forensic investigations, elemental and chemical fingerprinting, material provenance, traceability, and authentication using advanced analytical techniques including ICP-MS. With more than 120 scientific publications and extensive international research experience, he contributes specialist forensic and analytical expertise to EIGG International’s environmental, mining, and forensic applications.
Dr. David Oldmeadow
Senior Laboratory Manager
Dr. David Oldmeadow is an Environmental Geochemist with over 20 years of experience in water quality, environmental, and hydrogeochemistry across mining, environmental, and research sectors. He formerly served as WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff’s Water Quality and Sustainability Manager and Curtin University’s Environmental Inorganic Geochemistry Lecturer and Laboratory Manager.
His expertise includes mine-site, groundwater, and hydrogeochemical investigations, contaminated land assessment, and monitoring QA/QC systems. He combines applied investigation and analytical interpretation to support water quality management and informed environmental decision-making.
Andi M. Fajrin, B.Sc, M.Phil
Environmental Geochemist
Andi M. Fajrin is an environmental geochemistry professional with more than 20 years of experience in mining environmental management in Indonesia. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia, and a Master’s degree in Applied Geology from Curtin University, Australia, with a focus on environmental geochemistry.
His experience combines scientific understanding with extensive practical field experience in mining environmental management. He contributes practical expertise in environmental compliance, geochemistry, water quality, and sustainable environmental management to EIGG International’s mining and environmental projects.
EXPLORE THE FEATURES
Global Footprint, Defensible Local Solutions
From our headquarters in Western Australia to major international mining hubs and regulatory jurisdictions worldwide, EIGG International delivers specialized geochemical expertise tailored to diverse geological matrices and complex environmental frameworks.