
DAVID BOLENEUS
Scientific
Services offered
Distinguished career spanning 50+ years in research and economic appraisal of fuel and nonfuel mineral commodities. Expert in collecting, interpreting, and presenting geologic, hydrogeologic, and scientific data. Proven track record in mineral valuation, cost modeling, technical reporting, and geophysical surveys. Seeks senior or consultant level position in mineral valuation or mineral resource business. Qualified Person.
Experience
InfoMine Inc. / Costmine 09/2007 — 2025
Senior Consulting Geologist & Mine Cost Analyst
Specialized in cost estimation for mining and metallurgical processing using proprietary cost modeling and spreadsheet tools; use ArcGIS, graphics design.
U.S. Bureau of Land Management 04/2004 — 09/2007
Senior Geologist (GS-12/9)
Served as U.S. Department of Interior Certified Lead Mineral Examiner, conducting technical examinations and legal determinations.
U.S. Geological Survey 08/1997 — 2004
Research Scientist/Geologist (GS-12)
Led research on mineral deposits in the northwestern U.S., focusing on mineral prospectivity mapping and geological modeling.
U.S. Bureau of Mines 03/1985 — 02/1996
Mining Engineer / Geologist
Conducted mineral appraisals and economic evaluations for federal agencies and operating mines.
Consulting / Contract Geologist Various
Independent Consultant
Exploration for coal, gold, silver and base metals when not fully employed elsewhere.
Standard Oil of Ohio (BRITISH PETROLEUM) 1980 — 1985
Petroleum Geologist
Performed geologic basin analysis and supervised exploration teams in the Rocky Mountains.
Major & Independent Mining Companies 1974 — 1980
Geologist
United Nuclear, Union Carbide Corp., Gulf Mineral Resources.
- Mineral exploration, rotary drilling, airborne, ground and borehole geophysics, and exploration geochemistry concerning roll-front uranium, and epithermal gold.
Bureau of Land Management Casper, WY, 09/1970 – 04/1974
Grade Level: GS-7, Geologist, Conduct technical examination for mineral patent of placer gold and roll-front uranium on federal lands; conduct assessment of common variety mineral (building stone) under U.S. Mining Law
U.S. Geological Survey, Geologic Division, Spokane, WA Lander WY Summer 1969 Geologic Field Assistant
Louisiana State University and A.& M. College, School of Geosciences
1996 - 1971 Part-time Laboratory Instructor
Lincoln Electric R.E.A, Davenport WA 1966-1968 Summer only
Common Laborer, assist building electric transmission
Davenport WA, farming community
Farm labor for various farming operations, 1960-1968, part time
Education
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, Master of Science, Major: Geoscience, assistantship support by grants from National Science Foundation and Organization for Tropical Studies.
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Bachelor of Science, Geology.
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Master of Business Administration