Aaron Anstey
Summary
Geologist with 9 years’ experience in the mining industry. Excellent at solving technical and non-technical issues by identifying problems, providing solutions and guidance, and ensuring my team meets production targets. Possess a deep industry knowledge having worked on a variety of different projects including exploration, open pit and underground mining. Well versed in various mining software solutions, including geologic database management and geologic modeling. Proven track record in Sales, Account Growth, and Business Development. Ability to drive growth, create impact, and elevate team performance. Project management background has honed my interpersonal abilities, enabling effective communication, quick adaptability, and exceptional leadership.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Geologist
ANGLO GOLD ASHANTI
08.2022 - Current
- Project Geologist for the Silicon, Merlin and North Bullfrog epithermal gold projects
- Actively contribute to the discovery and delineation of mineral resources in the Beatty District through the execution of work programs and the interpretation of results
- Carry out exploration activities, primarily RC and diamond drilling, on advanced-stage exploration projects, geological mapping, and geochemical sampling programs.
- Provide interpretations derived from the datasets collected, and provide recommendations aligned with company objectives and strategies.
- Responsible for mentoring and supervising staff (3 staff geologist 2 contractors)
- Collaboration with peers and Geology Manager in the planning and scheduling exploration activities around Beatty
- Prepare timely, accurate and detailed reports, maps, plans, sections and presentations
- Supervise contractors in the field to implement the plans in a safe, sustainable manner.
- Assist in project appraisals, critically assess data for accuracy and quality, and make objective assessments on exploration potential.
- Able to manage costs while achieving desired, expected outcomes.
- Software Proficiency (Leapfrog, ArcGIS, Acquire, Geobank).
Underground/ Surface Drilling Geologist
BARRICK/NEVADA GOLD MINES
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Growth Geologist for Underground and Surface Drilling at Goldrush Mine and Fourmile exploration project (Carlin-Type Deposit)
- Responsible for Supervising/Training Junior Staff
- Design of delineation drilling programs, track and report weekly/monthly intercepts and progress, assist with yearly budgets and growth exploration target presentations
- Compile and validate drilling data; including assay results, downhole survey, geological logging, QAQC
- Support diamond and RC drilling activities through drill and drill station inspections, validating TD’s
- Geological logging of diamond core and RC chips
- Software Proficiency (Leapfrog, Deswik, Acquire)
Mine Geologist
TATA STEEL MINERALS CANADA
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Lead mine sampling and mapping for iron ore mine
- Drill/Blast hole management (updates/reporting)
- Daily implementation of grade control and QC/QA plans
- Work closely with mine engineers to create daily pit plans and execute all related field functions
- Forecasting, monitoring, controlling and reporting on sampling crew performance
- Evaluate and define daily mine ore reserve and maximize ore grade
- Assist in the planning and supervision of exploration programs
- Drill site environmental and health/safety checks with drill contractors
Underground Production Geologist
NEWMONT (NEWCREST/PRETIUM)
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Strong knowledge of underground mining processes and regulatory safety standards and procedures
- Provide grade control monitoring and production tracking for high grade gold mine
- Collect samples and properly prepare for laboratory analysis (QA/QC)
- RC drill program management
- Conduct underground mapping
- Collect, document and assess geological data within the mine
- Software Proficiency (Vulcan, Acquire, Adobe)
Exploration Geologist
ARC Geoscience
06.2017 - 09.2017
Exploration Geologist
First Mining Finance
02.2017 - 05.2017
Exploration Geologist
Argonaut Gold
08.2016 - 01.2017
Outside Sales Representative
Fastenal
01.2015 - 01.2016
Student Field Geologist
Geological Survey of Newfoundland
06.2015 - 08.2015
Education
B.S.c - Geology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
04-2015
Skills
- Exploration and Production Geology
- Core logging
- Drilling
- Mapping
- Sampling
- Grade Control
- Geological Software
- Knowledge of different geological deposit types
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Training
- Mentorship
- Sales Strategy & Execution
Languages
French
Professional
Timeline
Project Geologist
ANGLO GOLD ASHANTI
08.2022 - Current
Underground/ Surface Drilling Geologist
BARRICK/NEVADA GOLD MINES
02.2021 - 08.2022
Mine Geologist
TATA STEEL MINERALS CANADA
06.2019 - 02.2021
Underground Production Geologist
NEWMONT (NEWCREST/PRETIUM)
01.2018 - 06.2019
Exploration Geologist
ARC Geoscience
06.2017 - 09.2017
Exploration Geologist
First Mining Finance
02.2017 - 05.2017
Exploration Geologist
Argonaut Gold
08.2016 - 01.2017
Student Field Geologist
Geological Survey of Newfoundland
06.2015 - 08.2015
Outside Sales Representative
Fastenal
01.2015 - 01.2016
B.S.c - Geology
Memorial University of Newfoundland