David MacDonnell

Experience

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  New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources

  May 2004 - Aug 2004

  Junior Geologist

  Conducted core logging and sampling as part of undergraduate thesis project while prospecting and conducting research for property assessments, working closely with the head of economic geology for Northern NB. Also conducted data entry, rock sample preparation and aerial photo interpretation.

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  Cliffs

  May 2005 - Sept 2005

  Exploration Geologist

  Supervised 20,000 ft diamond drill program in pursuit of increased iron ore reserves. Included initial planning of drill holes, supervision of drilling operations, and coordination with French-speaking drillers and mine personnel. Also conducted core logging on all drill holes and supervised core sampling and data processing.

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  David MacDonnell, P.Geo.

  Jan 2006 - now

  Independent Consultant

  Specializing in Exploration, Hydrogeology, and Geotechnical field data collection and management

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  SRK Consulting

  Mar 2006 - now

  Associate Geologist

  Providing geotechnical and hydrogeological consulting services for SRK Consulting since 2006 on over 30 exploration and mining projects across North, Central, and South America, Africa and Europe ranging from pre-feasibility to operational.

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  Geodex Minerals

  May 2006 - Jan 2010

  Co-designed drilling programs and various geochemical and geophysical surveys to be carried out on several claim groups throughout New Brunswick targeting base metals. Projects ranged from newly acquired to mid-stage exploration. Supervised exploration efforts (drilling, soils, and geophysics) and trained several junior geologists on logging core. Submitted regular progress reports to head office and co-authored several assessment reports for the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources. Logged 8000m of drill core from the Sisson Brook Mo-W-Cu project and 2000m of core from the MountPleasant Camp exploring base metal occurrences and deposits while assisting in supervision of drilling operations. Produced progress reports for management and assisted in assessment report writing.

  • Project Geologist

    Nov 2007 - Jan 2010

  • Exploration Geologist

    May 2006 - Nov 2007
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  ASEDEX Minerals Corporation

  May 2010 - Jul 2010

  Exploration Geologist

  Carried out prospecting, geological mapping, and research surrounding lithium-bearing pegmatite dikes in southwestern Nova Scotia. Also outlined drill and surface trenching targets as part of the next phase of exploration to increase resource estimates.

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  Watts, Griffis and McOuat Ltd. (WGM)

  Feb 2012 - Oct 2012

  Associate Geologist

  Supervised and assisted in the designing of exploration drill programs for Lake Superior type iron ore deposits in northern Quebec along the Labrador Trough with Watts, Griffis, McOuat Ltd for Cliffs Natural Resources. Also conducted field geology mapping and logged several drill holes while training junior geologists on logging core, field exploration techniques, and drill supervision. Projects included a 20,000m drill program at Bloom Lake Mine and an 8,000m drill program on newly acquired mineral claims. Developed skills in GEMS and MapInfo - Discover. Show less

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  The Foth Companies

  Oct 2017 - Jan 2019

  Associate Geologist

  Providing geotechnical and hydrogeological field services for the Twin Metals Minnesota Project. Responsible for drill supervision, geological and geotechnical core logging, oversight and direction of ground water monitoring well construction and aquifer testing.