geological qualifications

The principal of Summit Data Services LLC, James Russell, has more than 30 years experience in the natural resource industry. his work experience includes property evaluations for uranium, precious metals and industrial minerals in the western us and mexico. he has extensive experience in exploration and development drilling programs and exploration project management. drilling projects have included the use of reverse circulation, diamond core, and standard rotary equipment. as an exploration manager, he implemented the use of mss, tm, and spot satellite imagery in arizona, nevada and california to identify potential areas of interest for industrial mineral development.

Mr. russell is a Registered Geologist in Wyoming and Utah, ,a Certified Geological Scientist with the American Institute of Professional geologists, and is a member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration. His educational background includes a B.S. in Geology from Purdue University, an M.S. in Mineral Economics from Colorado School of Mines, and an MSc in GIS and Management from Manchester Metropolitan University, U.K.