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Primary Language Spoken
English
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Secondary Language Spoken
Spanish
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Focus and Areas of Research and/or Interest in Economic Geology
My main areas of interest include the geology of porphyry copper and related ore systems, sediment-hosted copper and IOCG-type deposits, and the regional geodynamic controls on mineralization from an applied economic geology perspective.
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Relevant Education/Work Experience
Ph.D. (UTas), 2003, Geology and Exploration Context of the Cadia porphyry Au-Cu district, NSW, Australia
M.Sc. (ULeic), 1991, Mining and exploration geology
B.Sc. Honors Geology (Edinburgh), 1990
Work Experience: 1991-2000: Base and precious metal exploration in Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru
2003-2005: Gold-copper exploration in Proterozoic terranes, Western Australia
2006-Present: Global copper exploration and business development initiatives
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Hobbies and Interests
Traveling, gardening, photography and mineralogy
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Nationality
Dual citizenship – British and Australian
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SEG Activities (e.g. positions held, awards/medals, lecturing)
SEG Fellow, SEG Member since 1994
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Personal Philosophy on Mentoring
I have personally benefited from positive experiences with mentors throughout my career – now it is time to share some of these positive experiences with the ore discoverers of the future.
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Other Relevant Information
N/A
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