Project Manager Data
Resume:
JAMES L. BALAGNA III
Licensed Geologist Washington State # 892
**** ****** *****, **********, ****** 89445
Mobile Phone: 775-***-****
E-mail abonsx@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Twenty plus years of Exploration and Development History
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Mine Geology
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Project Management
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International Experience
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Permitting and Contract Negotiations
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Roxgold, Inc.
1500 1199 West Hastings St.
Vancouver, B.C. V6E 3T5
Consulting Geologist
May 2012-September 2012
Geologic Logging: Completed detailed lithological and geotechnical logs of surface diamond drill
core and reverse circulation drill cuttings.
Geological Cross Sections: Helped update data from surface mapping, reverse circulation drilling
and core drilling to produce geological cross sections of suspected mineralized areas.
Project Management: Supervised all aspects of the permitting for exploration and mine
Klondex Gold & Silver Mining Company
1250 Lamoille Highway, Ste 312
Elko, Nevada 89801
Chief Geologist and Underground Project Manager
March 2007-April 2012
Project Management: Supervised all aspects of the permitting for exploration and mine
development. This included advising on and reviewing state permits, federal plans of operations and
NEPA documents. Attended and represented the company at all meetings with environmental
contractors, Nevada Department of Environmental Protection and federal Bureau of Land
Management. Prepared and submitted short and long range budgets for review by the board of
directors. Lead in the negotiation and acceptance of various drilling and mining contracts dealing with
the project. Conducted tours for investors and performed due diligent audits involving companies
interested in the Fire Creek Project.
Geologic Logging: Completed detailed lithological and geotechnical logs of surface diamond drill
core and reverse circulation drill cuttings.
Geological Cross Sections: Compiled data from surface mapping, underground mapping, reverse
circulation drilling and core drilling to produce geological cross sections of suspected mineralized
areas and property wide geologic sections.
Planned Underground Exploration Program: Worked with mining contractors and modeling
consultants to plan the underground decline and drilling project. This included the development of a
3D model, placement of drilling stations, planned drill hole locations and orientation.
Glamis/GoldCorp Marigold Mining Company
P.O. Box 160
Valmy, Nevada 89438
Senior Geologist
April 2004-March 2007 (full time)
Geologist
February 1990-August 1999 (full time)
May 2000-December 2000 (temporary)
March 2002-July 2003 (temporary)
Reconnaissance Mapping: Collected field data and prepared reconnaissance maps in the
exploration areas. The map data consisted of outcrop identification and location, along with strike
and dip where needed, contact location, major and minor structures. These were compiled along
with existing reports, maps and air photos to construct geological maps of the areas under study.
These were then analyzed to locate targets of possible mineralization.
Detailed Mapping: Collected and interpreted field data for maps of known mineralized areas at
1:1200 and 1:2400 scales. The map data consisted of outcrop identification and location along
with strikes and dips of bedding, contact location determined from outcrop, subcrop and float
chips, major and minor structures and geochemical samples. These were complied along with
existing maps, drill hole logs and blast hole assays to compile bench maps of the different ore
bodies.
Pit Mapping: Collected and interpreted data for the preparation of 1:480 scale pit maps. This
data consisted of contact locations of different stratigraphic units, major and minor structures and
geochemical samples from the working faces and high walls of the pit. These are being used
along with drill hole logs and blast hole assays to compile bench maps of the different ore bodies.
Ore Reserve Modeling: Completed an updated geologic and ore reserve model for the Target and
Terry Zone and Terry Zone North areas at the Marigold mine site.
Geological Cross Sections: Compiled data from surface mapping, underground mapping, reverse
circulation drilling and core drilling to produce geological cross sections of suspected mineralized
areas and property wide geologic sections.
Geologic Logging: Completed detailed lithological and geotechnical logs of diamond drill core and
reverse circulation drill cuttings.
Geochemical Sampling: Collected soil and rock samples for geochemical analysis. The trace element
data obtained from these samples was plotted on maps and along with other data used to target new
exploration areas
Placer Getchell Gold
P.O. Box 222
Golconda, Nevada 89414
Geologist
July 2003-April 2004 (full time)
September 1999-May 2000 (Contract)
Geologic Logging: Completed detailed lithological and geotechnical logs of diamond drill core and
reverse circulation drill cuttings.
Ore Control: Collect samples from ore muck piles for assay analysis. Mark ore and waste for
transport to stockpiles.
Geological Cross Sections: Compiled data from surface mapping, underground mapping, reverse
circulation drilling and core drilling to produce geological cross sections of suspected mineralized
areas and property wide geologic sections.
Contract Geologist
Calif., Colo., Wyo. and Ut.
Mud Logger
June 2000-March 2002
Mud Logging: Logging detailed lithology from oil and gas wells. Monitoring drilling parameters,
operation and maintenance of chromatography and maintaining other monitoring equipment on
drilling rigs for the economic evaluation of oil and gas wells and to prevent blowouts and other drilling
problems.
Contract Geologist
Northern Nevada
February 1989-January 1990
Geological Cross Sections: Compiled data from surface mapping, underground mapping, reverse
circulation drilling and core drilling to produce geological cross sections of suspected mineralized
areas and property wide geologic sections.
Geologic Logging: Completed detailed lithological and geotechnical logs of diamond drill core and
reverse circulation drill cuttings.
FirstMiss Gold (Getchell Mine)
P.O. Box 222
Golconda, Nevada 89414
Contract Geologist
August 1988-December 1988
Reconnaissance Mapping: Collected field data and prepared reconnaissance maps in the
exploration areas. The map data consisted of outcrop identification and location, along with strike
and dip where needed, contact location, major and minor structures. These were compiled along
with existing reports, maps and air photos to construct geological maps of the areas under study.
These were then analyzed to locate targets of possible mineralization.
Geologic Logging: Completed detailed lithological and geotechnical logs of diamond drill core and
reverse circulation drill cuttings.
Geochemical Sampling: Collected soil and rock samples for geochemical analysis. The trace element
data obtained from these samples was plotted on maps and along with other data used to target new
exploration areas
Geophysical: Assisted in running VHF magnetic studies in suspect terrains. This aided in finding
targets of possible mineralization.
Bureau of Land Management
Casper, Wyoming
Physical Science Technician/Geology GG-1311-05
April 1986-November 1986
Well Logging: Ran a Logmaster electronic analog well logger producing hard copy logs of coal bed and
associated stratigraphic units. These were used to produce coal reserve projections for federal lands in
the state of Wyoming.
Drill Helper: Assisted in the operation of a mud rotary drill rig.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Supervision: Supervised geologists, geological technicians and numerous exploration drill crews
from various drilling companies.
Computer Skill: Proficient in producing high quality 3D geologic models, geologic maps, cross sections,
bench maps and reports using various computer programs and databases.
Analytical Skills: Strong skills in compiling and analyzing geological data in an exploration and mine
development setting. Using various skills acquired through fieldwork, office work and in academic course
work.
Communication: Proficient verbal and written communication skills acquired through extensive writing of
geological description and reports done for various companies, along with technical report writing in
college.
Interpersonal Skills: An ability to motivate people working with me and to put people at ease in adverse
situations, gained through past and present work experience.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
University of Colorado at Denver Bachelors of Arts Geology 1985
Denver, Colorado 80202
Additional college courses have been completed in Business Law, management, Economics and
Accounting.
I am a US citizen and a licensed geologist in the state of Washington (Lic. # 892).
References available on request.
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