The complexity of project management is best demonstrated by reference to the Mass Mining Technology Project which has the following characteristics: • 12 company sponsors form Australia, Canada, Chile, South Africa, Sweden, Finland and England • Four research participants (SMI, Itasca, University of Toronto, Lulea University, IM2) and two consultants • Income of $US1.3 million per year) • Four main project themes and 21 separate projects, each with an individual budget, KPIs and reporting requirements • Week long project review meetings (technical progress and financial reporting) twice a year, usually held at international locations SMI provides the project management for Mass Mining Technology as follows: • Technical and research direction and co-ordination is the responsibility of Dr Gideon Chitombo, Manager of Mass Mining projects in SMI • Financial control and reporting is provided by Mrs Cathie Mortimer, SMI Business Manager • Project oversight is provided by Professor Don McKee, Director of SMI The complexity of the Mass Mining Technology project requires a skilled team. SMI has proven capability in effective project management.