The EXplORE programme has set up an industrial advisory board comprising members from Boliden, LKAB, BEAK and Fugro Germany Land to give advice on intensive course modules and the core curricula. EXplORE will also develop a scheme of lectures from industry representative on pertinent issues related to the content of the intensive courses. Other industry partners representing the geographic range of the EXplORE collaboration may also be identified for this task.