| Eric M. Struhsacker
AIPG Certified Professional Geologist #11107
Position: Exploration Manager, USA
Eric is a professional geologist with approximately 34 years of exploration experience that includes 27 years mainly in Nevada. He has run drill campaigns (most recently the Pinson Project for Homestake Mining Company) and been involved in developing and managing innovative regional exploration programs. He has been involved in the discovery and development of several mines in Nevada. Eric's expertise is in hydrothermal metal mineralization, as well as geothermal research and exploration. Eric is a graduate of the Dartmouth University Geosciences Department.
RESOURCE EXPLORATION ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Delineation of Hydrothermal Metals Deposits
- Developed geologic models from drilling data at the Lone Tree, Trenton Canyon, Valmy, and Pinson Mines in northern Nevada.
- Designed and managed multi-rig drilling programs utilizing reverse circulation, mud rotary, and core rigs to expand and delineate gold reserves.
- Assembled and managed teams of professionals charged with conducting delineation work.
- Assisted mine engineers in identifying potential reinjection or infiltration sites for effluent from the pit dewatering program at the Lone Tree Mine.
Exploration for Hydrothermal Metals Deposits
- Designed and conducted reconnaissance programs for base and precious metals in the Great Basin, Rocky Mountains, Southwest U.S., and the northern Appalachian Mountains.
- Identified drilling targets by conducting detailed and regional mapping to develop models of likely paleo-hydrothermal flow patterns and sites of metal deposition. Integrated the geologic information with geochemical, geophysical, and remote sensing data to enhance exploration models.
- Discovered metals deposits by designing and implementing early stage reverse circulation, mud rotary, and core drilling programs.
- Designed and performed drill sample logging methods appropriate to the geologic setting of each prospect.
Evaluation of Geothermal Resources and Exploration Methods
- Developed models for structural and lithologic controls on hydrothermal flow patterns by means of detailed mapping in the Corwin Springs-Gardiner area, Montana and at Beowawe and McCoy Springs, Nevada. Conducted Nevada work as a researcher in the DOE Industry-Coupled Program, 1978-1980.
- Managed multidisciplinary team of professionals developing resource models for potential low-temperature geothermal applications at Artesian City, Idaho and Star Valley, Wyoming. Work conducted under DOE Exploration Technology Program, 1980-1981.
- Enhanced understanding of active and paleo-hydrothermal systems by integrating multidisciplinary geoscientific data acquired from active geothermal systems.
EXPERIENCE
Exploration Manager US, AuEx Ventures Inc. 05/17/06 to Present
Senior Geologist, AuEx Ventures Inc. 9/1/05 to 05/17/06
Senior Consulting Geologist, AuEx Ventures Inc. 3/04 to 9/1/05
Consulting Exploration Geologist, Reno, Nevada Owner/Principal 2003 - 2005
Providing geologic and project management services for mineral and geothermal resources exploration and development.
Victoria Resource Corporation Geologist 5/-9/2003
Consulting Exploration Geologist, Reno, Nevada Owner/Principal 2002 - 2003
Providing geologic and project management services for mineral and geothermal resources exploration and development..
Homestake Mining Company, Sparks, Nevada Senior Geologist 1997 - 2001
Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corporation, Reno, Nevada Senior Geologist 1993 - 1997
Consulting Exploration Geologist, Reno, Nevada Owner/Principal 1991 - 1993
Chevron Resources Company, Denver, Colorado and Reno, Nevada Senior Geologist 1981 - 1991
Earth Science Laboratory/University of Utah Research Institute Associate Geologist 1978 - 1981
Exxon Minerals Company, Missoula, Montana and Tucson, Arizona Geologist 1976 - 1978
EDUCATION
M.S., Earth Sciences, Montana State University, 1976; Thesis: Geothermal Systems of the Corwin Springs-Gardiner Area, Montana: Possible Structural and Lithologic Controls.
A.B., Cum Laude, High Distinction in Earth Sciences, Dartmouth College, 1973; Thesis: Page, R., Stimson, J., and Struhsacker, E., Geology of the northern part of the Nueva Santa Rosa quadrangle, Guatemala.
Professional Courses: Geology of Geothermal Systems, Yellowstone Institute, 1975; Exxon Structural Geology School, 1978; Volcanic Rocks and Their Vent Areas, University of Nevada/Reno, 1979; Geochemistry of Geothermal Systems, GRC, 1980; Geostatistical Ore Reserve Estimation, I. Clarke, 1988 and 1990; Ore Reserve Estimates in the Real World, J.G. Stone and P.G. Dunn, 1993; Management Training, T. De La Porte, 1996; Economic Evaluation and Investment Decision Methods, F. Stermole, 1996; MEDS General Training and MineSight, 1997; Mine Safety and Health Administration Annual Refresher Course , Surface Metal and Nonmetal Mines-2004.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Wyoming Professional Geologist Registration No. PG-1995
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Geological Society of Nevada:
President: 1994-1995
Vice President: 1993-1994
Symposium Committees: 1992 - 1995, 1996 - 2000, 2001 - 2005
Society of Economic Geologists
SME/AIME
Northwest Mining Association
Geological Society of America
Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada
Association for Mineral Exploration - BC
Nevada Petroleum Society
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