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A geotechnical engineering and research and development mine equipment manager with geomechanics and ground control mining experience in project management, mining equipment development, MAP3D computer modelling verifying mining strategies for high stressed remnants, regular u/g stope assessment- stability analysis- ground support application, ESG microseismic system application in highly stressed burst prone ground, MS-RAP seismic risk management analysis, creation and implementation of ground support design policies, and new hybrid mining equipment and mining method development for deep-high stress applications. A thorough, friendly, conscientious, organized, practical, concerned, flexible individual who likes to work in a well organized innovative mine technical services group.

KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD INC.
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING and
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER August,2007 – Present
*To continue to manage microseismic system expansion at Macassa
*To apply and seek technical expertise with microseismic hazard assessment programs such as MS-RAP and Seiswatch for re-entry or removal of personnel with rapidly changing high stress conditions
*To provide innovative ways to control longhole dilution through implementation of geotechnical structural design span guidelines with co-operation from the senior mine geologist and mine superintendent
*To co-ordinate conceptual engineering design and development of an innovative hybrid Microminer for narrow vein gold mine application for improved safety and productivity to it's workers
*Identification of potential ground control challenges through site assessment of stoping blocks coupled with MAP3D numerical modelling of the same arriving at a geotechnical risk assessment screening of proposed production schedules
*To scrutinize our ground support policies where they are deficient, excessive, or meeting requirements based upon the ground conditions we experience always working towards improvement
KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD INC.
SR. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER,Macassa Mine,Kirkland Lake,Ontario 2002 - 2006
*Managing new ESG microseismic system expansion at Macassa Mine with sensor array optimization and completed expansion in 2 distinct areas
*Networking with IT personnel on new communication systems incorporating shaft fiber optics and Ethernet switch interfaces for surface and underground IP data transmission and analysis, NETSUPPORT remote login to multiple mine site computers from home DELL XPS for 24/7 coverage.
*Completed back analysis of major historic rockburst periods at Macassa Mine,numerically categorizing risk with past mine sequencing via historical seismicity observed.
*Simulatng new fault structure information and seeking future correlation of fault slip categorized seismicity opposite high stressed remnants via MAP3D analysis.
*Completing remediation programs on sensitive near surface crown pillar stopes with stability issues near public buildings.
*Organizing and maintaining an external professional international review committee to review proposed mining plans, evaluate ground support practices and modeling applications being applied at Macassa.
*Completed extensive MAP3D boundary element analysis of Macassa mine's production requirements over the next 5 years with complete endorsement of the same from an international rock mechanics review committee. MAP3D calibration was achieved via stress comparison with microseismic clustering patterns.
*Completed Ground Control Standards inclusive of support length versus spans, quality testing assessment of new support, communication regarding seismicity reporting, hazard recognition underground, assessing quality of corroded support from flooded workings.
*Completed written Quality Control Program for all ground support types in use at Macassa mine describing proper installation procedures, methods of testing support, with sign off from management supporting the document
*Completed re-entry protocol for large longhole blasts and large magnitude events.
*Utilisation of ACG's ( Australia ) MS-RAP a relational seismic database program with respect to source parameter analysis for large magnitude seismic events,rock mass energy storage and deteriorating rock masses.
*Actively involved in Ontario's Ground Control Committee with quarterly meetings covering various research and ground control issues at various mine sites and providing direction for new research by educational institutions.

HUDSON BAY MINING & SMELTING 2001 - 2002
SR. ROCK MECHANICS ENGINEER, Ruttan Mine, Leaf Rapids, Manitoba
*Improved support standards through pull testing existing supports, trialing new support types and mine site support audits.
*Conceptualized a mechanized resin grouted cablebolting procedure with follow-up with key equipment manufacturers and equipment test trials.
*Improved stope preparation procedures through attendance at production and exploratory stope review meetings voicing ground control concerns requiring manpower and equipment to rectify.
*Organized ground control rehab scheduling through meetings with u/g foremen, assessment of ground conditions & timely stope re-conditioning.
*Assessed a non-entry mining method applied to a highly stressed sill pillar combining Examine3D stress and Modified Mathews Stability
Analysis for an Unfilled Stope and Rib Pillar series.

FINANCIAL RECOVERY SYSTEMS 2000 - 2001
ACCOUNTS RECIEVABLE, Calgary, Alberta, debt collection MACS/WINKS-SILCORP LTD. 1998 - 2000
ASSISTANT MANAGER, Calgary, Alberta,convenience retail
DOUGLYN ENTERPRISES INC. 1994 - 1997
PRESIDENT/OWNER/OPERATOR, Calgary, Alberta, liquor retail

FALCONBRIDGE LIMITED 1988 - 1993
ROCK MECHANICS PROJECTS ENGINEER,Sudbury District 1991 – 1993
*Co-ordinated MRD, Queen's, Canmet, Itasca external research projects.
*Supervised 3DEC modelling applications by subordinates.
*Completed geotechnical feasibility of #4B zone,T.L. site.
*Sourced out external orepass rehabilatation procedures.
*Evaluated Fraser #3 zone support application design.
GEOMECHANICS ENGINEER,Sudbury District 1989 – 1991
*Performed geomechanical evaluations, supervised engineering staff.
*Administered,evaluated, geomechanical research projects.
*Engineered destress trials of highly stressed sill pillars.
*Co-ordinated seismic and microseismic research projects.
*Provided technical support for long range stability studies.
*Conceptualised the application of a portable microseismic system.
GROUND CONTROL ENGINEER,Lockerby/East Mines 1988 – 1989
*Evaluated static performance of rockbolt, cablebolt products.
*Co-ordinated tomographic imaging of a highly stressed sill pillar.
*Supervised the dewatering project for #5 shaft crown pillar.
*Studied dynamic response of various stiff support systems.
*Liased with Ministry of Labour,Canmet on seismic groundfalls.
*Signed all mine engineering layouts,supervised technical staff.
*Promoted trial of low density explosive to minimize fill dilution.
*Applied displacement discontinuity models to rib and sill geometries.
*Calibrated Mathew's empirical stability analysis to stope geometries.

CANMET ROCKBURST RESEARCH 1986 - 1987
GROUND CONTROL ENGINEER,Mining Research Laboratory
*Calibrated NFOLD models for seismically active Ontario gold mines.
*Assessed macroseismic full waveform component requirements.
*Studied microseismic programs for speed and accuracy.
*Participated on a Canmet/USBM Mine Design sub-committee.

HUDSON BAY MINING AND SMELTING CO. LTD.
ROCK MECHANICS SUPERVISOR 1983 – 1985
*Implemented ground control and NFOLD modelling for 2 mining regions.
*Applied Mathew's stability analysis to underground openings.
*Organised participation of external consultants on projects.

GEOTECHNICAL MINING ENGINEER 1973 – 1983
*Carried out blast vibration studies in weak rock.
*Determined 3D stresses via CSIRO HI cells at mines.
*Applied 3D NFOLD model for stability analysis of stopes.
*Assessed stope conditions and recommended ground support.
*Commissioned a geotechnical destructive testing laboratory.
*Installed stress and deformation instrumentation.
*Constructed mine layouts, commissioned backfill plants.

PUBLICATIONS

*O'Hearn,B. and Hanson,D., (1995). "A Guideline for Tendon Support Design,C.I.M. Bulletin
*Hanson,D.,Malinski,D,Kazakidis,V.,Brummer,R. (1992). "The Design and Evaluation of a Destress Blast at Strathcona Mine", 16th. Canadian Rock Mechanics Symposium,Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
*Clegg,I.D. and Hanson,D.S.G. (1992). "Ore Pass Design and Support at Falconbridge Limited", International Symposium on Rock Support, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
*Tinnucci,J.P. and Hanson,D.S.G. (1990). " Assessment of Seismic Fault-slip Potential at the Strathcona Mine", 31st. U.S. Rock Mechanics Symposium, Denver,Colorado, USA.
*Hanson,D.S.G. (1989). "Geotechnical Assessment of the No. 5 Shaft Crown Pillar: Falconbridge Mine ", P.37-46, proceedings of Surface Crown Pillar Evaluation for Active and Abandoned Metal Mines, Timmins, Ontario, Canada.
*Hanson,D.,Quesnel,B.,Hong,R., (1987). "Destressing a Rockburst Prone Crown Pillar - Macassa Mine",E.M.R., Mining Research Laboratories, Division Report
*Hanson,D.S.G. (1987). "Calibration of the NFOLD Displacement Discontinuity Model of the "A" Zone at Campbell Red Lake Mines",E.M.R., Mineral and Energy Technology, Mining Research Laboratories, Division Report
*Hanson,D.S.G. (1982). "Geotechnical Analsis to Aid Recovery of North Main Shaft Pillar - Flin Flon Mine", P.138-148, 1st International Conferance on Stability in Underground Metal Mines, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

EDUCATION
M.Sc., Geotechnology,University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., 1985.
B.Sc.,Geological Engineering,University of Saskatchewan,Saskatoon,Saskatchewan, 1973.
AFFILIATIONS

*Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario.
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