Amber Prevallet
Elko ,NV
Summary
Engaged Geologist with experience in Mining and Economic Geology. Motivated, evidence-based thinker to prioritize projects while developing high-quality geologic models for reporting and to aid decision-making. Open to relocation for outstanding career opportunity.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Ore Control Geologist
Nevada Gold Mines
11.2022 - Current
- Compiled data, prepared reports, completed Grade Control modeling, and created maps with Deswik and Leapfrog.
- Developed and implemented geological interpretations and communicated new strategies for underground operations.
- Supporting diamond and RC drilling activities through drill and drill station inspections, validating TDs, and geological logging.
- Logged 10,000ft of downhole core data in 7 months while maintaining additional job duties.
Ore Control Geology Intern
Rio Tinto
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Determining ore, waste, and stockpile boundaries and ensuring boundaries are consistently outlined in a safe, accurate, and timely process.
- Working with lab supervisor to control and manage prioritization and collection of drill hole samples.
- Collaborating with Mine and Concentrator schedulers, Ore Body Knowledge, and Integrated Operations teams to optimize ore delivery and stockpiling strategies.
- Investigating the effect of ounce per ton based routing versus calculation-based routing system to determine efficiency.
Growth Geology Intern
Nevada Gold Mines
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Used whole-rock geochemistry data and core logs to model intrusive systems in an active mine
- Worked in ioGAS to analyze alteration trends and geochemically classify intrusive rocks
- Assisted in mapping underground headings to make accurate and efficient ore calls
- Geological logging of downhole core data
- Presented project data and results in competition with 97 interns to place second in the geology category
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology And Geophysics
Missouri University of Science And Technology
Rolla, MO05.2022
Skills
Proficient in Deswik
Intermediate in Leapfrog
Experience in ioGAS
Intermediate in Vulcan
Experience in GIS
Proficient in AcQuire
Experience in PowerBI
Accomplishments
- Attending SME 2024 to speak on Geology Focused Grade Control Modeling and the Effects on the Production Processes of Underground Ore Control.
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of Grade Control modeling for Leeville Underground.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Ore Control Geologist
Nevada Gold Mines
11.2022 - Current
Ore Control Geology Intern
Rio Tinto
05.2022 - 08.2022
Growth Geology Intern
Nevada Gold Mines
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Geology And Geophysics
Missouri University of Science And Technology