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Qualifications
The principal of Summit Data Services LLC, James Russell, has more than 30 years experience in the natural resource industry. He is a Registered Geologist in Wyoming and Utah, a Certified Professional Geologist with the American Institute of Professional Geologists, and holds the title of European Geologist from the Federation of European Geologists.Mr. Russell is a Certified GIS Professional with the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association and 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.
Curriculum Vita
PUBLICATIONS
James A. Russell, "Digital Image and Data Processing of Industrial Minerals in the western U.S.", Poster Session at 35th Forum on the Geology of Industrial Minerals, Salt Lake City, 1999.
Russell, James A., Russell, Carol C. "Monitoring Environmental Contamination Using IRS-1B Data" (1996), American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Annual Meeting.
L.B. Rothfeld, R.L. Dolzani, J.A.Russell, "Cost Of Compliance With Potential Future Federal Mine Waste Regulations Under RCRA II, Final Results For Copper Heap And Dump Leaching", (1994), Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Annual Meeting.
Russell, James A., Hurdelbrink, Ronald J., "The Solid Waste Dilemma" (1996), Nonrenewable Resources", Vol. 5, No.4.
Remote Sensing:
Produced a classified vegetation map of the Animas River/La Plata County area for a client with the use of remote sensing techniques and satellite imagery (LSS) provided by the Earth Observation Satellite Company (EOSAT). Area covered by this analysis was approximately 10,400 square kilometers and required the use of GPS for data collection for training sites.
As senior geologist, Mr. Russell implemented the use of remote sensing as a means of examining large areas of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Sonora, Mexico for industrial minerals deposits. Thematic Mapper (TM), MSS, and SPOT images were used to classify areas. Multispectral classification results were later field checked for potential deposits. A Geographic Information System (GIS) was also used in southern California to indentify potential new facility locations. Location selection criteria included proximity to gas lines, electrical power and major highways, an abundant water supply, and away from any potentially active fault zones. Data from the Central Arizona Project, the Metropolitan Water District (Los Angeles), and water well data from the states of Nevada and Arizona were examined in the site selection process.
Beta tester for Editions de la Boyere's Teravue, a remote sensing software package developed in France.
Geographic Information Systems and Computer Programming:
Developed a commercial field data collection application based upon Microsoft .NET for Pocket PCs and laptops.
Managed the installation and full implementation of a enterprise GIS server with a web-enabled Internet/Intranet interface (ARCGIS Server 9.2).
Developed a series of computer programs (FORTRAN) were written to analyze financial/ economic options of changes in tax and investment codes and potential impacts on copper operations in Chile, Peru, and Papua New Guinea.
As a Minerals/Materials Specialist with the U.S. Bureau of Mines, developed significant expertise in the use of IMPLAN, an input-output economics computer modeling program developed by the U.S. Forest Service. IMPLAN was used in determining regional economic effects of certain proposed changes in RCRA federal regulations that would impact rural copper mining communities in Arizona.
Responsible for the application of a UNIX-based Geographic Information System (ARC/INFO) to regional economic impact studies for the Minerals Availability Field Office, Denver, U.S. Bureau of Mines.Mining/Exploration Geology
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 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.
As a mine geologist for a uranium company, Mr. Russell was responsible for reserve estimation and aquifer dewatering in the vicinity of an underground uranium mine. This required mapping of shale lenses and beds within the mine, and managing several underground drilling crews. Data collected was used to make recommendations to management on mining and to determine areas of the mine that may present roof control problems. Other duties at the mine site included reserve estimation and management of grade control engineers.
As a mine geologist Mr. Russell 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.
As a staff geologist, Mr. Russell collected and analyzed geologic, economic and financial data for a commodity study of potash and phosphate. This study was used to analyze supply/demand relationships in the chemical and fertilizer markets. In this position, Mr. Russell also collected and organized supply data for federal coal leases for the Office of Technology Assessment. This data was used to determine a fair royalty structure for federal coal leases.
Performed field tests for density and moisture content during the construction of a tailings dam expansion for a silver mine in Idaho. These tests were used to monitor construction methods while the dam was under construction and to ensure proper construction practices.
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. This study identified several recent fault zones that limited he area on which the facility could be placed.
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