Daniel Foley

Daniel Foley

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Geologist at Teck American

  • Education

    • University of Minnesota-Duluth

      2009 - 2011
      Master's of Science Geological Science; Igneous Petrology and Economic Geology

      Petrology and Ni-Cu-PGE mineralization of the Bovine Igneous Complex, Baraga County, Michigan

    • Gustavus Adolphus College

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor's of Arts (B.A.) Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
  • Experience

    • University of Minnesota Duluth

      Sept 2009 - Dec 2010
      Teaching Assistant

      Graded assignments and labs for geology and environmental sciences courses including, Mineralogy and intro to environmental studies.Assisted students with lab assignments in mineralogy for two semesters, and intro to environmental sciences for one semester.Taught intro to environmental studies lab.

    • Kennecott Eagle Minerals Company

      Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
      Exploration Intern

      Logged drill core and performed geotechnical duties.Assisted in field reconnaissance. Collected field samples.

    • Precambrian Research Center

      Jan 2011 - May 2011
      Research Assistant

      Conducted research on the Bovine Igneous Complex. Logged drill core.Performed Petrographic Analysis.Analyzed whole rock geochemical data.Conducted mineral chemical analysis via SEM.

    • Rio Tinto Exploration

      Sept 2011 - Jun 2018

      Supervise core shed activities including: Core logging, sampling, and cutting.Interpret geological data using a combination of 3D modelling, geophysics, and geochemistry.Perform QAQC on assay batches.Use 3D modelling software such as Leapfrog Geo and Oasis Montage to model project data in real time.Contribute to the planning of large drill programs.Train new geologists. Supervise core shed activities including: Core logging, sampling, and cutting.Interpret geological data using a combination of 3D modelling, geophysics, and geochemistry.Perform QAQC on assay batches.Use 3D modelling software such as Leapfrog Geo and Oasis Montage to model project data in real time.Contribute to the planning of large drill programs.Train new geologists. Perform core logging and processing duties.Sample core.Conduct field reconnaissance and boulder sampling.Work with diamond drill rigs.

      • Senior Project Geologist

        Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
      • Project Geologist

        Jan 2014 - Jul 2017
      • Graduate Geologist

        Sept 2011 - Jan 2014
    • Teck American Incorporated

      Jun 2018 - now
      Senior Geologist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Leapfrog Geo Fundamentals

      ARANZ Geo Limited
      Apr 2014
    • Explorer Responsible Individual

      Minnesota Department of Health