Senior Geologist Metallic Minerals
Geological Survey Of New South Wales
Minerals mapping, metallogenic studies, mineral system studies, isotope and age dating studies etc
Oct 1995 - Aug 2021
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Former Senior Geologist - metallic minerals at the Geological Survey of NSW
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Former Senior Geologist - metallic minerals at the Geological Survey of NSW
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Innaloo, Western Australia, Australia
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Peter Downes is listed as Former Senior Geologist - metallic minerals at the Geological Survey of NSW based in Innaloo, Western Australia, Australia. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Peter Downes.
Peter Downes previously worked as Senior Geologist Metallic Minerals at Geological Survey Of New South Wales and Principal Economic Geologist at Department Of Mining And Petroleum - Papua New Guinea. Peter Downes holds Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Geology from University Of Newcastle.
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An experienced Senior Geologist with a demonstrated history of success in exploration, research and working in government geoscience. Skilled in bringing project together on time and to budget. A strong research professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) focused in metallic mineral systems from University of Newcastle.
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Principal Economic Geologist
Department Of Mining And Petroleum - Papua New Guinea
Acting Assistant Director- Mineral Resource Assessment Branch (Mining Division) and Principal Geologist - Mineral District Studies Group (PNG Geological Survey). I was responsible for metallogenic studies, review and approval of resource projects, assessment of PNG Mineral Resources and training and supervision of local Geologists
Sep 1992 - Sep 1995
Contract Geologist
Independent: Contract Geologist
Domestic and international mine geology and mineral exploration.
Mar 1991 - Aug 1992
Senior Geologist (Exploration) Wiluna Gold Mine
Barrack Mine Management Pty Ltd
Senior Geologist (exploration) for the Wiluna Gold Mine responsible for mine-site exploration with projects including the compilation and synthesis of historical and research data, assessment of underground (sulfide) and oxide resources, program and target generation, budgeting and reporting.
Jun 1989 - Jan 1991
Senior Exploration Geologist
Western United Mining Services Pty Ltd
Duties included: Exploration managment, acting manager and mine geology - surface and underground as required. Exploration - WA, Vic, Qld, NT, internationalI was responsible for supervision and training (up to 12 geologists), budget generation and monitoring, conceptual studies, regional and mine-site exploration, assessment and reporting, mineral resource.
Feb 1985 - Jun 1989
Project Geologist
Hampton Australia Ltd
I was responsible for base metal and gold exploration in Western Australia with programs including regional and detailed mapping, geochemical sampling and drilling.
Feb 1984 - Feb 1985
Contract Geologist
Independent Contract Geologist
I was responsible for base metal and gold exploration in Queensland and Western Australia. Programs included regional and detailed mapping and geochemical sampling, underground mapping and resource definition drilling.
Feb 1983 - Feb 1984
Senior Project Geologist
Texasgulf Australia Ltd (Subsequently Aquitaine Australia Minerals Pty Ltd)
I was responsible for base metal and gold exploration (WA). including regional, detailed and underground mapping, rehabilitation of an underground gold mine, regional and detailed sampling programs, diamond and RC drilling.
Feb 1981 - Feb 1983
Geologist
Newmont Holdings Pty Ltd
Responsibilities included: Mine Geologist - Telfer Gold Mine (WA); and, base metal and gold exploration (WA). Programs that I was responsible for included ore definition diamond and percussion drilling, regional mapping and sampling.
Jan 1979 - Jan 1981
Project Geologist
Shell Minerals Exploration (Aust.) Pty Ltd
Base metal exploration (NSW)
Jan 1978 - Dec 1978
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Peter Downes education
Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Geology
Master’S Degree, Master Of Applied Science (Mineral Exploration)
Bachelor’S Degree, Applied Geology
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Peter Downes is listed as Former Senior Geologist - metallic minerals at the Geological Survey of NSW.
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Peter Downes is based in Innaloo, Western Australia, Australia.
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Peter Downes has worked for Geological Survey Of New South Wales, Department Of Mining And Petroleum - Papua New Guinea, Independent: Contract Geologist, Barrack Mine Management Pty Ltd, and Western United Mining Services Pty Ltd.
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Peter Downes holds Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Geology from University Of Newcastle.
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