Simon McCracken is a geologist with more than 25 years of experience that encompasses all stages of the exploration and mining cycle. Simon has experience working in both underground and open pit mines, in a range of different commodities, including gold, copper, nickel, silver, lead, zinc and uranium. He is proficient in the use of a variety of exploration and mining specific software including, Studio, Mapinfo, Supervisor, and X10-GEO.
Simon has worked on projects around the world including Australia, West, Central, and East Africa, Central Asia, and Central and East Russia.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
- Exploration planning and implementation
- Resource delineation and development.
- Mine geology for underground and surface operations.
- Grade control and reconciliation.
- Mining and exploration procedures.
- Database management.
- Geo-statistical and classical Mineral Resource estimation and evaluation.
- Preparation of reports to the NI43-101 and JORC standards.
- Independent geological reviews and due diligence.
