Exploration/Mine Geologist
Contract Consultant
Western United States And Se Asia
Exploration Geology: Grass roots exploration (i.e. Reconnaissance mapping, outcrop sampling, soil grid and auger surveys, bulk sampling, catchment basin-stream sediment studies), logging RC drill cuttings and core samples, detailed geologic mapping, drill target definition, ore control, drill site preparation, sampling protocol and drill modification studies, claim staking, down-hole orientation surveys (Maxibor), and geophysical surveys. Duties include geochemical sampling, drill sample logging, geologic interpretation, and supervision of field crews. Compiled geologic information from previous years of exploration for geologic computer modeling. Conducted detailed geostatistical studies of production sampling methodology and performed geostatistical analyses.Mine Development Geology: Conducted development programs for copper/molybdenum as a contract geologist. Duties include ore control and pit mapping, coordinate development drilling adjacent to and in operating open pit mines, drill site planning and preparation, drill sample logging, geologic interpretation, and supervision of field crews and contractors.Client List:Bald Mountain Mine/Yankee Basin Project, White Pine County, Nevada (Barrick Gold Corp.)Getchell Mine, Golconda, Nevada (Barrick Gold Corp.)Florida Canyon Mining, Pegasus Gold Corporation, Imlay, NevadaYankee Basin Project – Alligator Ridge, Placer Dome U.S. Inc., White Pine County, Nevada (Barrick Gold Corp.)First Dynasty Mines, Mandalay, Union of MyanmarLone Tree Mine, Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corporation, Valmy, Nevada (Newmont Mining Corporation)Twin Creeks Mine, Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corporation, Valmy, Nevada (Newmont Mining Corporation)Broken Hill Propriety Minerals, Salt Lake City, Utah and Melbourne, AustraliaASARCO Mission Complex, Sahuarita, Arizona (Grupo México S.A. de C.V.)Henkle-Buchanan Group, Reno, Nevada (White Pine Mine, Western States Minerals, Nevada and Western Shoshone Tribe, Fort Hall, Idaho)