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2001: PhD - University of Tasmania, CODES SRC.
* Thesis Title: "Style and Setting of Volcanic-hosted Massive Sulphide Mineralisation in the Early Permian Berserker beds, Mount Chalmers, Queensland".
1982: Bachelor of Science (Honours) - University of Tasmania
2006: Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance and Investment. Currently enrolled. Conducted by the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

o 16 years experience as an exploration and mine geologist.
o Extensive experience in the base and precious metal industries.
o PhD in volcanology, sedimentology and economic geology (VHMS).
o Ore deposit types: VHMS, intrusion-related gold deposits, epithermal and mesothermal Au, porphyry Cu-Mo and Zn-oxide.
o Regional, prospect-scale and near mine exploration experience.
o Wide-ranging experience of mapping in volcano-sedimentary terranes.
o Extensive experience in the planning, management and execution of exploration programmes.
o Extensive experience in the designing and logging of diamond, RC and RAB drill holes.
o Known for exceptional work ethic, strong integrity.
o Worked in Kyrgyzstan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Turkey, and Albania.
o Conducted formal and informal training programmes for Saudi Arabian and Omani geologists.

Exploration Geologist –
* Chief Geologist exploring for gold in Kyrgyzstan, supervision of multiple exploration licences and exploration crews.
* Mapping of volcanic-sedimentary and alteration facies for VHMS, epithermal-style, intrusive-related Au, porphyry Cu-Au and Mo-style mineralisation.
* Project manager for exploration programmes for mesothermal, quartz vein-hosted Au deposits and Zn oxide deposits in Saudi Arabia.
* Project management and target generation for VHMS and epithermal style mineralisation
* Design, budgeting and implementation of exploration programs.
* Conducted both regional and mine-based exploration programmes.
* Review of exploration activities and prioritisation of targets for a number of mining and exploration companies.
* Logging of diamond drill core, RC and RAB drill holes for lithology, mineralisation and alteration styles.
* Extensive periods of field mapping
* Negotiating with landholders for access to private properties for mapping and other exploration activities.
* Negotiating with contractors (geophysical operators, drilling crews etc. for their services and their supervision.
* Design and implementation of stream sediment and soil sampling programs and subsequent data interpretation.

Mine Geologist –
* Daily to yearly planning and budgeting of mine geological activities.
* Liaising with senior mine management and conducting presentations to board members.
* Planning, logging of diamond drill core for lithology, mineralisation, ore types and geotechnical purposes.
* Open cut and underground mapping both for ore type definition, ore waste boundaries, and structural studies.
* Responsible for the design and implementation of within mine exploration programs.
* Calculation of ore reserves.
* Design and implementation of new drilling strategies to optimise ore reserves at the Elura Mine (Australia).
* Training of graduate geologists and university students employed during summer vacations.
* Training of underground miners on ground conditions and drilling techniques for optimal ground stabilisation purposes.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Consultant Geologist: Vista Gold Inc, Mt. Todd, Northern Territory Jan 2007 –present
* Management of infill drilling, data compilation and exploration programmes at Mt. Todd gold mine.
* Supervision of two drill rigs (operating 24/7).
* Supervision of 5 core logging geologists and 4 field technicians.
* Designed and implemented the companies QA/QC programme for the core logging and sampling programme.
* Directly responsible for ensuring the company's OH&S policy was adhered to and for doing the site specific and exploration inductions.
* Liaising with drilling contractors and local suppliers of goods and services.
* Assessment and priotisation of future exploration targets with the exploration licences surrounding Mt. Todd mine.

Contract Chief Geologist: Altyn Minerals, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan May 2006 – Nov. 2006
* Assessment of and prioritisation of various gold exploration projects in Kyrgyzstan.
* Supervision of a number of exploration licences and exploration teams.
* Structural mapping for delineation of structural controls on a number of prospects
* Negotiating with various drilling contractors for future drill programmes.
* Production of sampling protocols to assure QA/QC standards are met for reporting requirements to the TSX.
* Produced a brochure outlining the mineral exploration potential of each of the exploration licences held by Eurasian Minerals in Kyrgyzstan for potential investors or joint venture partners.

Contract Senior Geologist: Malachite Resources, Sydney, New South Wales February – April 2006
* Assessment of intrusive-related Au and tin greisen deposits in northern New South Wales, included structural, lithological and structural logging of drill core and outcrops.

Contract Senior Geologist: Moly Mines Limited – Orange, New South Wales September 2005 –January 2006
* Logging of diamond drill core, for lithology, mineralization and alteration styles, plus geotechnical logging and data interpretation on Dargues Reef gold prospect (intrusive related shear-hosted gold-sulphide systems) near Braidwood, NSW.

Consultant Project Manager: Petro-Hunt Middle East – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia June. 2004 – August 2005
* Management of exploration programmes for Proterozoic mesothermal Au deposits and Zn-oxide deposits in Tertiary carbonate sediments.
* Responsibility for management and training of 4 Saudi geologists as well as 8 support staff during field operations.
* Geological mapping in deformed Proterozoic volcanic-sedimentary terranes
* Ranking of exploration of exploration targets for mesothermal quartz vein-hosted Au deposits.
* Literature review on the geology and differing styles of Au deposits of the Arabian Shield.
* Data review and compilation on mesothermal Au- and Besshi-mineralisation styles prospects that occur in a number of exploration licences held by Petro-Hunt leading to the development of exploration strategies and plans for the company.
* Training of Saudi geologists in basic navigation skills, mineralogy, petrology, mapping, report preparation and writing.
* Major outcomes: Discovery of number of Zn-bearing gossans, and a number of large-scale mesothermal Au-bearing quartz vein systems, and a new Proterozoic (?) epithermal deposit, one small scale secondary Cu prospect.

Technical Advisor: - Saudi Geological Survey – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Jan 2004 – Apr. 2004
* Gave advice and recommendations to senior management on the design and implementation of exploration programmes for a variety of ore deposit types.
* Scientific editor and "ghost writer" for reports being produced by Saudi geologists of the SGS.

Research Fellow. – University of Tübingen - Germany Jan. 2003 – July 2003
* Assessment of ophiolite-hosted VHMS deposits in Albania
* Involved in research looking at the relationship between volcanism, hydrothermal activity and ore deposits.

Consultant Geologist. – Odyssey Resources Limited - Turkey July. - Aug. 2002
* Field mapping and drill core logging for volcanic and alteration facies within the host volcanic sequence to epithermal-style mineralisation.
* Clarification of the structural and lithological controls on the epithermal mineralisation.
* Determination of the stratigraphic position of the known epithermal occurrences.
* Major outcome was the recognition of a number of exhalative base metal horizons underlying the zone of epithermal mineralisation and thereby increasing the exploration potential of the area under investigation.

Consultant Geologist. – Odyssey Resources Limited - Canada Feb. - 2002
* Literature review of the Mt. Chalmers and Kuroko VHMS deposits, modern day analogues, and the applicability of these models to exploration activities in Turkey.
* Review of exploration activities on leases held by Odyssey Resources in Turkey, with recommendations for future exploration programmes.

Consultant Geologist (Program Manager). – Exploration Consultants Limited - Oman Jan. - May 2001
* Literature review on the geology and styles of mineralisation associated with the Semail Ophiolite in Oman.
* Mapping and drill core logging for volcanic and alteration facies within the volcanics of the Semail Ophiolite.
* Determination of the stratigraphic position of the known VHMS deposits.
* Determination of the exploration potential of stratigraphically higher volcanics.
* Conduct negotiations with the local tribes for access o ground and hiring of local labour.
* Training of Omani geologists in petrology, field procedures, mapping, sampling and navigation.
* Major outcomes were the recognition of alteration systems higher up in the volcanic stratigraphy above the perceived ore bearing horizon and the recognition of epithermal-style mineralization within the volcanics. Thus not only increasing the exploration potential of the whole volcanic stratigraphy but also the differing styles of mineralization that may be present.

Completion of PhD Thesis May - Oct. 2000

Consultant Geologist. – Exploration Consultants Limited - Henley-on-Thames; England Apr. - May 2000
* Data compilation and exploration potential of the Pan-African orogenic belts in Africa.
* Literature review of the tectonic setting of the various Pan-African orogens.
* Review of currently known mineralisation styles.
* Exploration potential for other styles of mineralisation.

At Home Raising First Child Oct. 1998 - Apr. 2000

Full-time study for PhD Jan. 1997 - Aug. 1998

Contract Senior Geologist – Pasminco Exploration - Broken Hill July. - Dec. 1996
* Initiated a major compilation of existing exploration and mining data from current and previous exploration tenements surrounding the Broken Hill massive sulphide deposit and the assimilation of this data into a GIS format.
* Supervision of 5,000m RC drilling programme.
* Major outcome was the delineation of under explored and prospective areas in and around the Broken Hills leases and the exploration potential for other commodities e.g. Co and Ni-Co.
* Presentation of results to senior management.

Contract Senior Mine Geologist – Pasminco Mining - Elura Mine - Cobar Apr. 1995. - Feb. 1996
* Responsible for the set up and initiation of geological services at the Elura mine, after a three year hiatus in the provision of such services.
* Daily to weekly interaction with senior mine and metallurgical management on ore types and availability.
* Presentations to Pasminco board members and to senior exploration management.
* Designed and implemented a new drilling strategy, which enabled a more accurate delineation of ore/waste contacts that in turn led to the calculation of more accurate ore reserves.
* Designed and logged the in-mine drill holes for resource definitions and rock mechanic evaluations and subsequent structural interpretations.
* Underground mapping for both ore/waste boundaries.
* Structural mapping and interpretation of the data for ground stability purposes.
* Ore reserve estimates for stope production.
* Major outcome was the recognition that the Elura ore body did not have near vertical sides as previously thought, instead it has a series of bulges and cutaways. This lead to a redesigning of the mine plans to take in account the new geometry of the deposit.
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Full-time study for PhD Nov. 1993 - Mar. 1995

Contract Geologist – Aberfoyle Resources Pty. Ltd. - Charters Towers Oct. 1993
* Volcanic facies and alteration mapping within the Mount. Windsor Volcanics for VHMS and epithermal-style mineralisation.
* Production of reports and maps for company and statutory requirements.

Contract Senior Geologist – Mining Project Investors Pty. Ltd. - Rockhampton Oct. 1992 - May 1993
* Regional volcanic and alteration facies mapping and logging of diamond drill core on leases surrounding the Mount. Chalmers VHMS deposit and the nearby Au-epithermal-style prospects
* Logging of diamond drill core from the Mt. Chalmers VHMS deposit.(12,000 metres)
* Liaising and negotiating with local landholders for access to property and subsequent property rehabilitation. Responsibility for the supervision of drill crews.
* Production of monthly and six monthly reports and maps both for statutory and company requirements.

Contract Geologist – Aberfoyle Resources Pty. Ltd. – Charters Towers Sept. 1992
* Review of previous exploration activities on recently acquired exploration tenements held by Aberfoyle Resources Ltd. within the Mount Windsor Volcanics.
* Review of mineralisation styles within the Mount Windsor Volcanics and the potential for further discoveries
* Review, documentation and summarisation of exploration activities conducted by prior tenement holders.
* Major outcome of this review process was the ranking of exploration targets and recommendations for future exploration activities, and leases to be acquired.

Contract Geologist – Outokumpu Exploration Australia Pty. Ltd. - Queensland Jan. - Aug. 1992
* Regional volcanic and alteration facies mapping for VHMS and epithermal-style mineralisation within the leases surrounding the Mount. Chalmers (Berserker beds) and Thalanga VHMS deposits.
* Review of mineralisation styles within the Mount Windsor Volcanics and the potential for further discoveries
* Negotiating with local landholders for access to their properties for exploration activities.
* The interpretation of airborne geophysical surveys.
* Production of monthly and six monthly reports and maps both for statutory and company requirements.
* Major outcome of this was a reinterpretation of the volcanic facies architecture and the relationship between volcanism and the formation of the base metal and precious metal deposits within the Berserker beds.

Commencement of study for PhD Oct. 1992 - Dec. 1992

Senior Mine Leases Exploration Geologist – Pasminco Mining – Rosebery – Tasmania Apr. 1988 - Sept. 1991
* Designing and implementation of exploration programs within the mine and mine lease boundaries of the Rosebery Mine.
* Designing and logging of diamond drill programme for the mine leases (approx. 8,000 m per year).
* Mapping at both the mine, regional and prospect levels.
* Designed and conducted the infill drilling programme of the South Hercules Au-rich VHMS deposit for block modelling and ore reserve estimation.
* Project generation and the development of new exploration strategies for newly acquired exploration leases.
* Rock chip and stream sediment geochemical sampling.
* Supervision of drilling and geophysical crews.
* Production of monthly and six monthly reports and maps both for statutory and company requirements.

Contract Geologist - Dec 1986 - Feb. 1988
During this period, I held a number of short-term contract positions with various mining and exploration companies.
* Regional and prospect scale mapping for porphyry Cu-Au and Mo-style and epithermal Au- style mineralisation.
* Planning and logging of numerous RC and RAB holes, and report and map production.

Mine Geologist – Savage River Mines Pty. Ltd. - Savage River, Tasmania Feb. 1984 - Jan. 1986
* Mapping of the mine faces for ore type definition.
* Structural mapping and interpretation of the data for pit wall stability analysis.
* Supervision of two blast hole samplers.
* Production of grade control maps, from blast hole sampling program.
* Liaised with the mine planning department and metallurgists on ore type availability.
* Weekly presentations to Mine Manager and Chief Mining Engineer on ore type and grade availability.
* Production of mine reconciliation statements.

Geophysical Operator – Geopeko - Tasmania Jan. 1983 - July 1983
* Operated IP and ground magnetic instruments and field interpretation of IP data.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Fellow of the Geological Society of London Member of Society of Economic Geologists
Member of Society for Geology Applied to Ore Deposits Member of Geological Association of Canada
Member of International Association for the Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior

COMPUTER SKILLS

* Fully conversant with MapInfo and MapInfo add on program Discover.
* Completed on-line tutorial for SURPAC
* Minex 3D mining software for ore reserve calculations and the generation of geological sections and plans.
* I am computer literate in a number of PC (e.g. Microsoft Office) based programmes.

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