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Capabilities
* Competent in diamond drill core logging, detailed and regional lithologic, structural and alteration mapping, rock chip and soil geochemical sampling in cognizance with exploration objectives
* Has significant experience in surface and underground mapping, sampling and draw/grade control
* Computer literate: knowledgeable in most of Microsoft Office programs and familiar with Autocad, Mapinfo Professional basic commands; currently orienting on Gemcom software (v. 6.0)
Experience
May 2006 – present
Olympus Pacific Minerals – Phuoc Son Gold Project – mesothermal Au - base metal deposit
Kham Duc, Quang Nam, Vietnam
Project Exploration Geologist
(Phuoc Son Gold Project
January 2007 to present)
* Updates and validates databases (assays, QAQC, core logs and other exploration and drill monitoring files)
* Prepares, reviews and interprets maps and drill cores; proposes drilling targets
* Continue data validation and analyses (done for the feasibility study) to include other prospect areas in the project
* Conducts and supervises detailed surface mapping and other exploration activities such as rock chip and channel sampling
* Prepares and presents technical reports
(Phuoc Son Feasibility Study
May to December 2006)
* Co-authors the NI 43-101 compliant feasibility study of the Phuoc Son Gold Project (final editing stage)
* Conducts internal validation of exploration activities and database (assay, QAQC samples, core logs, collar and down hole survey, dry bulk density, core recovery, etc.)
* Does statistical analyses of exploration data such as QAQC, assays, dry bulk density and core recovery; recommends strategic moves to improve field practices based on the statistical interpretation
* Prepares and interpret maps and sections
* Examines and evaluates mineral properties
June 2004 – January 2006
MRL Gold Philippines, Inc. - Archangel Project-epithermal Au-Ag and porphyry Cu-Au prospects
Lobo, Batangas, Philippines
Exploration Geologist
* Conducts and supervises detailed surface mapping and other exploration activities such as rock chip and channel sampling, trenching and grid line surveying
* Examines and evaluates mineral properties
* Supervises induced polarization and ground magnetic surveys and prepares initial geophysical interpretations
* Core logging, proposes drilling targets, prepares and interprets drill sections, database updating
* Community relations and logistics management
* Prepares and presents technical reports
July 2001 – December 2003
Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company
Victoria I and II vein type epithermal Au – base metal project
Mankayan, Benguet, Philippines
Mine Geologist
* Core logging of diamond drills, prepares and interprets drill sections, updates database
* Conducts and supervises underground mapping, sampling and draw/grade control
* Prepares semi-monthly reports on mine – mill grade reconciliation
* Participates in resource/reserve estimation
* Prepares drill hole proposals for mineable vein extensions
September 1999 – September 2001
Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB XII)
Regional Office XII
Koronadal, South Cotabato, Philippines
Senior Geologist
* Conducts regional, semi-detailed and detailed geologic mapping and geohazard assessments
* Performs field verification and evaluation of exploration work programs of client exploration / mining companies
* Conducts qualitative groundwater analyses and landfill site investigations
* Official representative of MGB XII to the Southern Mindanao Coastal Zone Management Program (SMICZMP)
Board Examination
Professional Licensure Examination for Geologist – Philippine Regulations Commission (P. R. C.) License No. 1405
Education
MS Geology (units only) Nov. 2003 – March 2004
National Institute of Geological Sciences
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
BS Geology 1995 – 1999
Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST – SEI) Scholar
National Institute of Geological Sciences
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
Secondary Education 1991 – 1995
Isabela National High School
Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines
Elementary Education 1985 – 1991
Mabini, Elementary School
Mabini, Gamu, Isabela, Philippines
Affiliation
Geological Society of the Philippines (GSP)
Philippine Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Geological Engineers, Inc. (PIMMGE)
University of the Philippines Geological Alumni Association (UP GAA)
UP Geological Society
UP Rockhounds
Published Reports
Geology of south central Ifugao. Presented and published on the Annual Philippine Geological Convention, December 1999 (co-author)
Geohazard assessment of Bulok Creek in Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines. Presented and published on the 11th Annual Technical Forum at the Mines and geosciences Bureau, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, November 2000 (co-author)
Seminars Attended
Geological Convention. Dusit Hotel Nikko, Makati City, Philippines. December 7-9, 2005
10th Annual Forum on Mineral Resources Development and Geosciences. Mines and Geosciences Bureau, North Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, November 16-18, 1999
Distance Learning Program on the Rules and Conduct and Ethical Behavior in the Civil Service. Cotabato City, Philippines, September 14 – October 26, 1999
Technical Report Writing Seminar. Mines and Geosciences Bureau XII, Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines (presenter), April 2 – 3, 2003
Resource Management Appraisal Workshop. Calinan, Davao City, Philippines, November 21 – 254, 2000
Basics of Supervisory Skills (BOSS) Workshop Seminar. Lepanto Mine Division Training Center, Mankayan, Benguet, Philippines, September 18 – 20, 2002
Personal Information
Born June 26, 1978 in Quezon City, Philippines to Mr. and Mrs. Ernesto M. Dizon, Sr. of Mabini, Gamu, Isabela, Philippines; Filipino citizen, single, and can speak and write English and Filipino fluently
Professional References
To be furnished upon request
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