Dr. Valentina Sumin

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Tucson, AZ 85718

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BACKGROUND SUMMARY

Dr. Sumin is a Russian-born, Soviet trained geologist-geochemist widely known in the former Soviet countries and throughout the world for her pioneering work in the location and analysis of large metallogenic ore deposits. She is the author of more than 50 research publications in the fields of Geochemistry, Geochemical Exploration, Mineralogy, Petrology and Metallogeny. She is fluent in the Russian, Spanish and English languages.

Now a U.S. Citizen, Dr. Sumin has over 30 years experience in teaching and scientific research at various universities. She has consulted for many of the world’s largest mining and natural resource companies. For the last 10 years she has been a Research Scientist in the University of Arizona and active involve in mining exploration projects.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, State University of Moscow

B.S. Thesis: Petrology and Geology: Alpine Magmatism of the Aibga Region of the Western Caucasus (USSR).

Master of Science, State University of Moscow

M.S. Thesis: Geochemistry: Diamond-bearing Kimberlites of the Oleniok-Molodo Region of North Yakutia (USSR).

PhD, State University of Moscow, 1971

PhD Dissertation - Volcanic glasses and structural position of (OH), H, and H2O.

PhD Dissertation – Mineralogy: Oxidation Zone of Au-Co-Ni-As Ore Deposits and Indicators of their Genesis.

Postdoctoral Studies, State University of Moscow, 1983-1985

Postdoctoral Dissertation – Metalogenesis of Concentric Structures and Hidden Lineaments in Relation to Distribution of Ore Deposits, Mexico.

POST-GRADUATE STUDIES

Structure of Solid Matter; Physics, Chemistry and Thermodynamics of Mineral Formation; Crystallochemistry;

Molecular Spectroscopy, Mass-Spectrometry and Emission Spectrography;

Geochemistry of Mineral Formation, Genesis of Ore Deposits; Metallogeny; Geochemical Exploration,

Geophysical Methods for Mining Exploration;

Dynamic Geomorphology, Neotectonics,

Morphostructural Analysis and Prognostic Metallogenic Analysis;

Structure and Evolution of Earth, Regional Geotectonics.

ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

University of Arizona, Department of Geosciences and Department of Planetary Sciences, Scientific Research Associate, 1989-present

Research: The interaction of deep tectonic processes with upper strata, and their manifestation on surface . Application of morphostructural analysis, computer symmetry analysis through algorithm, processing of digital topography data of Venus and Earth, comparison. Participation in Magellan project.

Moscow State University, Geological Faculty, Department of Geochemistry (Section of Ore Deposits and Mineralogy) 1982-1986

Research: Postdoctoral research and work in Doctor of Science dissertation in metallogeny of hidden concentric structures and lineaments of Mexico (part of my dissertation was published in the book Metallogeny of Hidden Lineaments and Concentric Structures, Moscow, Nedra, 1984, p. 272).

Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM), Instituto de Geologia and Instituto de Geophysica, Professor, Titular- B, 1974 - 1982

Teaching: Geochemistry and formation of Ore Deposits, Metallogeny; for graduate and postgraduate students

Short courses: Morphostructural Analysis and Morphostructural Mapping

Prognostic Metallogenic Analysis for Mining Exploration

Research: Creation of a System of Forecasting in prospecting and exploration for ore deposits (based upon geochemical models of migration and deposition of metallic elements)

Seismic project: Application of morphostructural methodology for delineation of active blocks and joints (co-project with Caltech, Seismology Dept., 1978-1980)

Moscow State University, Geological Faculty, Department of Geochemistry (section of Ore Deposits and Mineralogy), Scientific Research Associate (1965-1971), included in PhD program

Teaching: Mineralogy and Ore Deposits

Research: Genesis and formation of mafic type ore deposits Au-Ni-Co with As and Arsenate, as mineral indicators of genesis of ore deposits

CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS IN MINERAL EXPLORATION

Altos Hornos de Mexico S.A., Mexico City

Alpha Group, HYL S.A., Mexico

Anaconda Corporation, Denver, Colorado, USA

ASARCO de Mexico

Consejo Recursos Minerales, Mexico City

Davis Trend Gold Mines Inc., Nevada, USA

Fresnillo Mining Company (Rosario Recursos/AMAX), Mexico

Geological Survey, Mexico

INCO of Canada

Le Nickel of New Caledonia, Numea, France

Magma Copper Company, USA

Newmont Exploration Ltd., USA

Noranda, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Panguna Company, New Guinea, Britain

Pemex, Mexico

Phelps Dodge, Arizona, USA

SIDERMEX, Mexico City

International and National Conference and Meeting Activities and presentation of work: also in AGU, GSA, PDAC and SME, during 1974-2004.

Active Member: GSA, AGU, SME, AIME and other professional societies.

Hobbies: Sports (swimming, jogging, skiing), Books and Music.

REFERENCES:Dr. Spencer R. Titley

Prof. of Economic Geology

Dept. of Geosciences

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 85721

Phone: 520-***-****

Dr. John M. Guilbert

Prof. Emer. of Economic Geol.

Dept. of Geosciences, Ret.

740 West Las Lomitas Rd.

Tucson, AZ 85 721

Phone: 520-***-****

Dr. Victor R. Baker

Regent Professor of Geology

Dept. of Geosciences

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 85 721

Phone: 520-***-****

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