EXPERIENCE: A professional geologist with over 30 years' experience in the mineral exploration industry. Solid management of exploration programs spanning grass roots to mine development. Was part of a corporate team that advanced the company's lead project to production. Skills include a broad range of experience, from designing and implementing technical programs to due diligence initiatives associated with project development financing. SPECIALTIES: mineral exploration, project planning and execution, economic mining study management, due diligence, project valuation and financial analysis, NI43-101 reporting, effective management of business relationships including government, First Nations and consultants.
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ConsultantPeregrine Diamonds Limited Jan 2014 - Oct 2015Vancouver-Baffin IslandProvided technical guidance and supervision for a large diameter drill program on the Chidliak project, Baffin Island. The program was successful in collecting a bulk sample to support a formal diamond resource statement.
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Vice President Project DevelopmentStornoway Diamond Corporation Jan 2009 - May 2013Vancouver, Canada AreaManaged the completion of a Preliminary Economic Assessment study and contributed to the development of a positive Feasibility study. Corporate responsibilities included due diligence excercises on a project and company basis to assess potential merger and acquisition opportunities and the preparation of NI43-101 reports in support of regulartory requirements.Part of a management team pursuing equity and debt financing for a mining project with capital costs of $800M.Prepared and delivered presentations to the Board of Directors, Investors and Stakeholders. -
Project ManagerStornoway Diamond Corporation Jan 2007 - Jan 2009Vancouver, Canada AreaManaged advanced exploration projects that included underground sample collection and the construction and operation of a dense media separation processing plant. The project logistics were challenging due to the remote nature of the work site. Supervised the preparation of early economic studies and mineral resource estimates in cooperation with external consultants. The economics were sufficiently encouraging to advance the project to the Feasibility stage.
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Project ManagerAshton Mining Of Canada Inc Oct 1996 - Jan 2007Vancouver, Canada AreaPlanned and managed exploration programs in Alberta and Quebec from grass roots to the advanced level. In the role of project manager, effective liason with First Nations, joint venture partners, stakeholders and government representatives was necessary to ensure the various project initiatives were completed successfully.
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Project GeologistAshton Mining Of Canada Inc Mar 1993 - Oct 1996Vancouver, Canada Area
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GeologistPure Gold Minerals, Corona Corporation, La Fosse Platinum May 1987 - Oct 1992Various, Canada
Dave Skelton, B.Sc., P.Geol. Skills
Dave Skelton, B.Sc., P.Geol. Education Details
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Dave Skelton, B.Sc., P.Geol.'s current role is Vice President at Kodiak Copper Corp..
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Dave Skelton, B.Sc., P.Geol. attended The University Of Western Ontario.
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