Wade Edward Speer
Geology – Mineral
Exploration – Project Management
Mining Reserves
Natural Resource Evaluation
with 36 years of specialized experience in the discovery and economic development
of mineral properties. Dedicated to successfully
achieving project goals. Superior record
of surpassing expectations, including Management, Decision-Making, Budgeting, and
Reporting. Instrumental in the discovery
of such notable deposits as the McDermitt Mercury Mine, McDermitt, NV; the
Golden Sunlight Gold Mine, Whitehall, MT; the Masfontein Diamond Mine, Klipspringer,
South Africa; and new reserves at the Haile Gold Mine, Kershaw, SC. Founder and owner of Speer Hammocks, Inc.,
manufacturer of specialty outdoor gear.
Two-time
Consultant, Geological Exploration..............................................................1995-2006
North American Emerald Mines,
Documented
extent and spacing of emerald veins and calculated reserves resulting in
successful mining. Documented the
mineralogy and structural setting of veins and hosts rocks leading to new
interpretation of origins
Southern Era Diamonds,
Discovered
previously missed deposit, drilled and bulk sampled three deposits which led to
successful mining. Managed regional
exploration effort resulting in discovery of new targets
BHP Diamonds,
Koala
Solved
drill-hole deflection problems resulting in 50% increase in the target-hit
success rate and allowing program completion in record time and under
budget. Documented the back-fill nature
of many kimberlite pipes far below the crater facies, resulting in a new
interpretation of the origins
BHP Diamonds,
Dachine Project, French Guiana,
Designed
and managed bulk sampling program in difficult jungle location, allowing
management to make better budgeting decisions.
Implemented Safety First program in multilingual jungle camp setting
BHP Minerals, Inc...........................................................................................1992-1995
District Exploration Geologist; Au,
Ag, Cu, Zn
Piedmont Mining Company, Inc......................................................................1989-1992
Mine & Exploration Geologist;
Au, Ag
Consultant.......................................................................................................1985-1989
Exploration Geologist; Au, Ag, Zn
Tenneco Minerals Company............................................................................1981-1985
Senior Exploration
Geologist; Au, Ag, W, Hg, perlite
Southwest Exploration Associates, Inc............................................................1977-1979
General Manager; U, Au,
Ag, Cu, Pb, Zn
Sierra Metals, Inc.............................................................................................1976-1977
Mine & Exploration
Geologist; Ag, Au
Placer Dome, Inc..............................................................................................1972-1976
Mine & Exploration
Geologist; Hg, Au, Ag, Cu
Sierra Mineral Management.............................................................................1971-1972
Mine & Exploration
Geologist; Au, Ag, Hg
Union Carbide Exploration, Inc.........................................................................1969-1970
Exploration Geologist;
W, U
Project
Management
Field
Professional
Presentations
Small
Business Management
Land Owner
Relations
Report
Preparation
Budget
Preparation
Drill Rig Contracting
Geologic Mapping
GPS Field Use
Map Preparation
Permitting
Claim Staking
Surveying
Mineral ID
Sampling/Analysis
Drill supervision
Data Compilation
& Interpretation
Core Logging
Software Skills:
AutoCAD LT, Word, Excel, DreamWeaver Web Design, QuickBooks, Quicken,
PhotoShop, FamilyTreeMaker, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Publisher
· Internet Web Sites:
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North
Carolina Emeralds www.northcarolinaemerlads.info
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Speer
Hammocks Inc www.speerhammocks.com
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Hammock
Camping www.hammockcamping.com
· Geology and Recent Discoveries at the Haile Gold Mine,
· Whole Rock and Trace Element Geochemistry of Rocks from the Snake
Deposit, Haile Gold Mine, Lancaster County, South Carolina; 1993, co-author, South Carolina
Geology, v.35, p. 27-36
· Supergene Enrichment at the Chase Hill Sericite Deposit, Haile Gold
Mine, Lancaster County, South Carolina; 1993, co-author, South Carolina Geology, v.36
M.S. Degree in Geology,
Geology of the McDermitt Mercury
Deposit,
B.S. Degree in Geology,