Geological and Mining Experience
As part of a regional exploration project for gypsum deposits, numerous prospects were evaluated in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Sonora, Mexico. Mapping, sampling, preliminary reserve estimates, and infrastructure assessments were performed for screening purposes. Properties with the potential for development were drilled by either diamond coring or by reverse circulation methods.
Evaluated mine prospects and developed extensive knowledge of mining districts in the western US and Mexico.
Directed regional geochemical exploration projects in central Nevada. This included the collection of rock and soil samples for trace element analysis. Geologic mapping was also performed as part of these projects.
Managed an small open-pit/heap-leach silver operation in Nevada. This included mine planning, permitting, reclamation, managing a subcontracted labor force of 20, equipment, production and quality control of the operation. Mr.Russell’s responsibilities also included managing a regional geochemical exploration project in White Pine County for gold and silver.
Performed an evaluation of a proposed gold placer operation in Costa Rica. This project required examining locally generated engineering, geological, and environmental data, stream sample collection, and sampling of existing placer workings. site photo 1 site photo 2
As senior geologist for National Gypsum (Gold Bond Building Products), Mr. Russell led a four year exploration effort to evaluate gypsum deposits throughout the western US and Sonora.
As a mine geologist for a United nuclear copr, Mr. Russell was responsible for reserve estimation and aquifer dewatering in the vicinity of an underground uranium mine. Mr. Russell also worked on a development drilling project for a proposed deep uranium mine in New Mexico. Duties included management of several drilling rigs, reserve estimation, and preliminary cash flow estimates.
Performed geoseismic hazard assessment as part of a team of a proposed liquid natural gas facility near Point Conception, California. This project included detailed mapping of soils and rock from trenches. site photo
