F. A. Deakin Résumé

EDUCATION:

Master Of Science Geological Engineering: U Of A College Of Mines, 1983

Bachelor Of Science: Geology, University Of Arizona, 1972

Associate Of Arts: Phoenix Community College, 1969  

WORK EXPERIENCE

 1999-Present     Mining/ Exploration consultant on projects in Nevada, Arizona, and Mexico.

 1993-1999         Gold exploration in Mexico including management and supervision of exploration and pre-development projects.

 1989-1993         Crown Jewel Project, Chesaw, Washington.  Managed development drilling program, hydrologic and geotechnical studies, leading to preparation of the EIS. Included construction of a core logging building and site facilities.

 1988-1989         Project Manager, Korri Kollo, Bolivia.   Initiated exploration and development drilling at Korri Kollo, La Barca, and La Joya which included importation of BMGC drill rigs and equipment, setting up a warehouse, and construction of a fire assay laboratory.

 1987-1988         Project Manager, San Luis Project, Colorado.  Exploration, development drilling,  hydrologic and geotechnical studies resulting in construction of the San Luis Mine.

 1983-1986         Project Manager, Mandor Project, Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia. Banka drill sampling at Mandor and Sungai Raya including construction of a camp and laboratory.

 1980-1983         Project Manager, Battle Mountain Placer Evaluation, Copper Canyon, Nevada. Project included r/c drilling, construction of a 125 yd^3  pilot plant, and mining and processing an 80,000 yd^3 bulk sample as well as production from Copper Canyon.

 1975-1980         Exploration in the Southwestern U.S. and Texas for base, and precious metals,  (also sulfur and potash).

 OTHER:  

          Working knowledge of Spanish and Bahasa Indonesian.  I also have hands on experience in drilling, equipment operation, repair, and, maintenance, plant construction and operation, rock mechanics, drilling and blasting, road and site construction, and purchasing/logistics.  In addition to project work in the United States, Indonesia, Bolivia, and Mexico I have evaluated properties in Alaska, Panama, Maylasia, China, and Australia.  Prior to employment with Duval/BMGC I was assistant mine geologist at the Anaconda Twin Buttes Mine in 1974, resigning to complete my masters degree in engineering.  I am presently self employed as a mining/exploration consultant.