Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Experienced Founder with a demonstrated history of working in the mining & metals industry. Over 20 years experience in mineral exploration, O&G, settlement upgrading and sustainability projects. Focus areas: downstream processing optimized hyperspectral prospecting, geologic hydrogen (Renewable / Green Energy projects), remote sensing & machine learning methods for (Critical Minerals, Base & Precious) resource exploration, ISRU technology transfer to terrestrial mining, ML for continental-scale mining land use mapping, CO2 sequestration (Clean Technologies) and stockpile monitoring using space-based technologies. Strong information technology professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Degrees in Geology, Geochemistry, Engineering (Civil), Geographic Information Systems from University of Cape Town. Experience in: Descartes Labs, NV5 / ENVI, Jupyter notebook, ArcGisPro, QGIS SAGA, Mapinfo, Discover 3d, GOCAD, Leapfrog, Hexagon, Cross-sector collaborations, Global scale analytics, Innovative Technologies
I conduct independent, self-directed research on advanced geosensing, spectral analysis, and modelling technologies for terrestrial and off-world resource exploration. This work is informed by my participation in NASA Ames and LSIC/JPL technical meetings, as well as open scientific exchanges with researchers working on ISRU, remote sensing, and critical minerals detection. I have developed simulations of Modular Micro-Sensor (MMS) configurations for copper porphyry exploration and processing optimisation, and I integrate insights from cutting-edge space-resource research into practical, sustainable applications for mining and geometallurgy.
Role involved geospatial analytics and remote sensing applications in the areas of CO2 sequestration, ultramafic mapping, geologic hydrogen, ML based continental-scale mining land use mapping, stockpile monitoring from space, downstream processing optimized hyperspectral data analytics and in situ resource utilization (ISRU) innovation transfer to terrestrial mining. Some highlights were: being instrumental in initiating an ongoing multi-partner Arpa-e geologic H2 project; the ability to fuse collaborations between different product groups of the business and exploration; exposure to ISRU (AROSE / NASA/ LSIC) research , attending the Space Symposium and other space sector activities.
2) Consulted for: Asia Minerals Limited (AML), Angolan Diamond Consortium, Karrek Metals, Dept. of Human Settlements / Educational Support Services Trust (ESST), Deep Resources Africa (DRA), Goldstone Resources, VP3 Geoservices, Cameco, RYC, Stellar Diamonds, JEMAX, Indian Ocean Diamonds (IOD) 2021/22: Geomorphology & RS used to map alluvial diamond potential in NE Angola. (Spectral targeting, Fe3+, lateritic & clay ratios, topo +) 2020: Super-& Unsupervised classification (CL) of S-2 (Malaysia) -Mn Exp. (AML). -RS in NE Botswana – Au Exp. for Karrek Metals. Regolith mapped using unsupervised CL. -Drone -Aircraft Lidar Survey Compared for Kudumane Res. (AML) -Salpeterkop Volcanoe. RS for lithology mapping. 2019: Diamond Exp. Kwango Catch. Angola-Targets from RS, geology, geomorphology, hydrology & diamondiferous alluvial gravels spectra of Cacuilo (Lulo). (RYC) -Tech. eval., research & GIS support (DRA). -Mine tailings vol. from: LIDAR & RS (Leapfrog & Spatial Analyst). 2018: RS Diamond Exp. Mapping (L3) in Kwango -Angola. (JEMAX). -Barberton G. Belt GIS (NMMU) 2014/2017: Gold Exp. - SW Barberton -Discover 3d: Drill hole (DH) projects for drilling programs in Gabon, Senegal & Ghana; pierce points, pre-and post-mining DTM surfaces. Analysed: IP, VTEM, SEMS, MMI ratios + for Au Exp.- 3D flythrough & Au resource modelling. - X-sections & assays decomposition. -Mauritania – 1:200 000 maps for mineral Exp. (VP3) -Botswana GIS Greenfields Exp. study (CAMECO) -Tech. Rev. of Alluvial Diamond Mining blocks Mandala River Project, Guinea (Stellar Dia.). -Mapping of geochemical data Togo (VP3) -GIS for Kimberlite Exp. in Tanzania & Guinea (Stellar Diamonds/VP3/IOD) -Southern Angola RS interp.: Moxico (CAMECO / VP3) 2020: GIS resettlement: Saldanha Bay/ Dept. of HS/ ESST. 2019: GIS services for Informal Settlement Mapping (Saldanha Bay) (ESST) 2014: Developed 3-Day GIS Course: Intro. to ArcGIS 2010/2013: Atlantic Beach Estate-urban mapping GIS project
Completed several shorts, scripts and treatments 2014 -2021.
Role involved managing extensive GIS mapping and geological work for the company. Examples of the GIS and GOCAD 3d modelling work done in the Xaudom Iron Formation Exploration target can be viewed at: http://www.tsodiloresources.com/s/Metals.asp and http://www.tsodiloresources.com/s/Metals.asp?ReportID=619797 2018: Cobalt, Copper & Gold targeting in NW Ngamiland based on soil regolith anomaly mapping, Sc trends etc. -ASTER & SRTM analysis for Diamond Potential Mapping of the Cunduege License in the Lucapa corridor in NE Angola. -ASTER mineral ratio, SRTM satellite image paleo-drainage & KIM data analysis for the Orapa East Kimberlite Field (SA). -Promo video for Tsodilo on diamond: formation, industry, LDD drilling, DMS processing, recovery & 3d-modelling -Uranium targets examined relative to Pre-Kalahari drainages (NW Ngamiland. -Target prioritisation using: Cu, Ni, Co, Mn, Mo, Zn, Pb, structural, drillhole, magnetics & EM anomaly holistic data analysis -Map algebra, multi-variable grid stack analysis for copper targeting (Ngamiland) -Geological Model of BK16 Kimberlite Pipe (GOCAD)& 3D visualisation (Discover 3D). -Geological Model of Xaudom Ironstone Formation (GOCAD) for NI43-101. -Development of Generic Kimberlite Database for NW Ngamiland -Development of Kimberlite Database for BK16 kimberlite pipe in Orapa region -Image processing / GIS Kimberlite exploration project (central Angola) -Developed & managed DH databases(Base & Precious Metal)Supervisor: Prof.Mike de Wit
2013/2014: -3d Geological modelling for XIF Project (GOCAD) for NI 43-101 -Tonnage estimates, creation of AVIs etc for: Xaudom Iron (XIF) Project. -Kimberlite targets defined in southern Botswana based on: filters applied to magnetics data -KIM indicator mineral mapping, SRTM derived paleo-wind directions. - Applied of VpMg mag model to generate isosurfaces for sections - DH planning associated with a Cu-skarn. -GOCAD: DH Assay data management, Fe resource modelling, X-sections & lithological surfaces. -Applied GT classification (Grutter et al, 2004) for kimberlite exploration. 2009: -Developed GIS techniques for base metal (BM) exploration & kimberlite targeting. -GIS proximity method for filtering magnetic IOCG targets (see: Inside Mining Article). -Worked with AEON on Zambian copper belt-like mineralisation (Pan African Basement, NW Botswana). -Developed Image filtering techniques for improved feature definition & 3-D surface modelling of aeromagnetic data (Erdas, Ermapper). Int. Rpt: Tsodilo Resources, pp1-78 2008: -Supported: “Proterozoic Carbonaceous Shale-Hosted Sulphide Mineral Deposit at Tsodilo Hills: The Copperbelt Ore Shale in Northwestern Botswana?” - Applied: VTEM, Magnetic, Gravity Bouger, SRTM & paleochannels data for BM exploration (Ngamiland). -Eval. of PCI Geomatica for lineament extraction & edge enhanced Landsat data. -Desktop studies for regional BM exploration. Involved multi-variate analyses of mag, FeO ratios, soil anomalies (Pb, Zn, Cu, Ag, Ni, Cr, Mg), lithology, tectono-stratigraphy, known sulphide deposits, DH logs, ICP data, previous MAB studies & structural data. -GIS for diamond & BM exploration in: Guinea, SA, Tanzania, Namibia, Madagascar (VP3). 2005/2006: - Hyperion & ASTER data for kimberlite exploration in Botswana, A GIS Study of Satellite Imagery, Aeromagnetic, Fault & Lithological Boundary Proximity for defining license boundaries. 2005: GIS database for Kimberlite pipe exploration (Botswana) Supervisor: Peter Walker
-Joint Africa Earth Observation Network (AEON) -TSODILO Resources Research Project: Research on I: the location of the Matchless Amphibolite Belt in NW Ngamiland (Botswana) & II: Craton issues associated with diamondiferous kimberlite potential of NW Ngamiland (AEON: Africa Earth Observatory Network, UCT, SA) Supervisor: Prof. Maarten de Wit -Collaboration with Impact Crater Research Group involving high resolution edge detection image processing methods for meteorite crater detection (Tsodilo / Wits University)