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Thomas Halm

Omaha,NE

Summary

Proven Miner and Geologist with a track record of spearheading operations at Mountain Top Environmental, enhancing team coordination and pioneering the first company revenues through strategic ore shipment. Expert in heavy vehicle maintenance and adept in communication, I led significant projects, including securing processors and buyers for Au and Ag concentrates as far away as Quebec Canada. Underground Mining professional with 2 years experience.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Miner and Geologist

Mountain Top Environmental
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained excellent communication within the team to ensure smooth coordination of activities across various mine sites.
  • Collected, interpreted, and relayed data with owners on laboratory and field results from exploration.
  • Ensured team members were up to date with MSHA training to ensure compliance and minimal down time.
  • Led company and coordinated shipping and customs brokerage for first delivery of 20Mt of semi-processed ore from Colorado, USA to Quebec, Canada resulting in first company revenues.
  • Coordinated with outside engineering to ensure safe removal of waste rock and compliance with Colorado laws.
  • Ensured spare parts and equipment were in working order for testing and processing. Including ICON concentrators, hammer crushers, and mixing tanks.

Miner and Geologist

Salisbury Gladstone LLC
12.2022 - 07.2023
  • Communicated grades and assay results on ore to be processed and ensured maximum efficiency in processing by maintaining grade.
  • Ensured proper working order and maintenance on several pieces of equipment including Caterpillar 980, Case SV185, and Doosan DX62-R. This involved transmission fluid change, engine oil changes, zirc replacement, track replacement, and starter replacement.
  • Led and briefed a team of 4 on the delivery of large equipment and use of a crane including 1 x 50Mt ball mill, and 2 x 25Mt sand screws resulting in good delivery and no incidents.
  • Measured, calculated, and poured 70 cubic yards of concreted for new company parking and working area.
  • Searched for and found buyers for used equipment resulting in $12,000 for the company.
  • Attended the Society for Metal Mining and Exploration conference in January 2023 with company owners to better understand latest equipment and processing techniques for Au and Ag.

Owner and Operator

Farma Podhum
06.2016 - 08.2022
  • Managed day-to-day business operations including fencing, vaccinations, vehicle maintenance, records, construction, irrigation projects, sales, and community relations.
  • Imported 29 original heifers, cows and bulls from Aurillac, France and grew the herd to 120 producing cows.
  • Applied for and completed 2 EU agricultural grant projects valued at 250,000 euros.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Geology

University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE
05.2024

Skills

  • Communication abilities
  • Mining Operations
  • Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
  • Welding
  • Underground navigation
  • Drilling

Certification

  • MSHA Underground Training - 2023-Current

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Miner and Geologist

Mountain Top Environmental
08.2023 - Current

Miner and Geologist

Salisbury Gladstone LLC
12.2022 - 07.2023

Owner and Operator

Farma Podhum
06.2016 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Geology

University of Nebraska At Omaha

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