Jan C. (Wilt) Rasmussen - Consulting Geologist

Expertise in exploration for mineral and energy resources, environmental geology, and geochemistry

Expertise in the geology of numerous commodities (metals [copper, gold, molybdenum, lead-zinc-silver, tin, tungsten, platinum group elements], energy resources [oil and gas, uranium, coal, geothermal], and industrial minerals)

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Experience managing natural resources assessment program for governmental agency: obtaining funds, analyzing and solving problems, prioritizing essential steps, and arranging cooperative efforts to complete reports efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Writing Qualified Person Reports

(Canadian NI-43-101) as a Registered Geologist in Arizona and as a SME Professional Geologist

Writing permitting documents

(Aquifer Protection Permits, Mined Land Reclamation Plans, Environmental Site Assessments, Environmental Impact Studies, Mine Plan of Operations, and others for mining projects in Arizona, New Mexico, California, and Nevada)

Creating and writing educational materials

(books, programs, pamphlets, lectures, laboratory exercises, displays, video) on mining, minerals, and geology

see Publications for detailed list of books and articles and links to the articles by Jan Rasmussen

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EDUCATION:

Ph.D in Geosciences, 1993, University of Arizona, Tucson

Major in Geosciences (Economic Geology) and minor in Geological Engineering (Remote Sensing): Dissertation research utilized artificial neural networks on geochemical data from six ore deposit types, including disseminated gold deposits, porphyry copper deposits, lead-zinc-silver deposits, and silver-tin deposits; communicated results.

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Professional Certification:

Registered Geologist, Arizona #15664, since 1983
Society of Mining, Metallurgical & Exploration (SME/AIME) Certified Professional Geologist (Qualified Person)
Community College and High School Chemistry Teaching Certificates
HAZWOPER & MSHA training

Membership in Professional Organizations:

Society of Mining Engineers, Certified Professional Member
Arizona Geological Society; Geological Society of Nevada
Mining Foundation of the Southwest

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INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:

Consulting Geologist, Jan Rasmussen Consulting; and Senior Associate Geologist with SRK Consulting Scientist and Engineers, 2010-present

Writing Canadian NI-43-101, qualified person reports, and other reports for mining company clients.

Senior Geologist, SRK Consulting Scientist and Engineers, 2003-2007

Researched and wrote geological and geochemical investigations and reports and Aquifer Protection and Mined Land Reclamation permit applications to Arizona Department of Environmental Quality for the closure of the San Manuel porphyry copper mine; wrote Canadian NI-43-101, competent person, and due diligence reports for mining company clients.

Consulting Geologist, Jan Rasmussen Consulting, Austin, TX, 1997-2000

Evaluated situations, advised clients, wrote reports, and made recommendations.

Consulting Geologist, MagmaChem Exploration, 2001-2003

Researched original MagmaChem concepts with Stan Keith in Arizona Bureau of Mines research 1978-80; researched, created maps and cross-sections, and reports for Mohave Project (1980-1986); wrote grant request and researched hydrothermal dolomite for NYSERDA grant and wrote report (2001-2003); and wrote numerous publications with Stan Keith (see publication list).

Project Geologist, Woodward-Clyde Federal Services, 1994-1997

Planned, obtained funds, scheduled, budgeted, and supervised natural resources investigation and drilling and testing projects, Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Office for the Department of Energy. Obtained $275,000 from DOE for metallic resources assessment by Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology when other programs were severely cut. Facilitated cooperation among a broad group of people with competing viewpoints, resulting in the planning, approval, and accomplishment of nine borehole drilling/workover projects when others had only finished two in the previous year. Resolved conflicts between schedule demands and quality concerns, adjusted plans to accommodate changes, and found creative ways to solve problems. Wrote final report on natural resources of Yucca Mountain region.

Consulting Geologist, J.C. Wilt & Co., 1971-1977, 1980-1994

Located, reviewed, and analyzed technical literature, evaluated geologic and geochemical information, wrote reports, and made recommendations for natural resource exploration companies, based on expertise in:
Economic Geology
- metals: gold, molybdenum, copper, lead-zinc-silver, tin-silver
- strategic minerals: tungsten, platinoid group elements
- industrial minerals: fluorite, clay, gypsum, mica, silica, gravel
- energy resources: uranium, coal, oil and gas
- mineral withdrawal area resource assessments
- aerial photo interpretation, landsat image interpretation, remote sensing
Engineering Geology
- mine reclamation plans
- environmental geology
- site investigations
Computer Applications to Geology
- neural networks (pattern recognition, classification), statistics
- data acquisition: bibliographic and computerized data bases
International experience: China (1999), Mexico (1991), Germany and Eastern Europe (1991), South Africa (1990), Canada (1989), Chile (1988).

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GOVERNMENT/PUBLIC SERVICE EXPERIENCE:

Evaluated customer needs, created museum exhibits, managed staff of 10 plus 12 volunteers, developed posters, booklets and educational materials, wrote grant requests, managed gift shop, gave presentations, and networked with mining and museum professionals.

Selected, purchased, identified, organized, cataloged, maintained, labeled and displayed mineral specimens and mining artifacts.

Taught Physical and Historical Geology, Environmental Geology, Prospecting, and Arizona Geology.

Received Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award, May 3, 2007.

Currently teaching Physical Geology, part-time.

Taught Physical and Environmental Geology.

Created web site for students of Environmental Geology and Physical Geology

Taught Physical and Environmental Geology, that changed student perceptions and improved performance.

Created web site for students of Environmental Geology and Physical Geology

Set oil, gas and geothermal policies; hired an expert to manage the agency; and adjudicated drilling permits and variances from requirements.  Result: successful operation of the agency

Chaired conferences, organized programs, coordinated activities, publicized events, and edited proceedings volumes. Result:  Well-attended, smooth running, popular programs

Researched and wrote reports on the geology of uranium and molybdenum occurrences in Arizona.

Created educational activities, guided guests and groups of school children through the museum, developed pamphlets and educational materials (treasure hunts, crystal 3-dimensional shapes), and programs learnSupervised education majors giving guided tours in the museumSelected, purchased, identified, organized, cataloged, maintained, labeled and displayed mineral specimens

Researched and wrote reports on Coal, Oil, Gas, and Uranium in Arizona, Bibliography of Arizona Geology, and Fossils of Arizona.

Responded to questions from the public about geologic matters, gave talks to non-geologic groups, prepared grant proposals and reports

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Profile

Proven track record for being an effective communicator, project manager, and problem solver.

Expert in analyzing complex situations and critically evaluating detailed information, using synergistic and practical methods to find creative solutions.

see PUBLICATIONS for complete list of Jan C. Rasmussen Publications (Jan C. Wilt)

see Recent Research for pdf files of recent articles in topics of Economic Geology, Popular Geology, Regional Geology and Tectonics, Field Trips, Editor, Bibliography, Stratigraphy

Contact: jan@janrasmussen.com

last update Feb. 14, 2012

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