Personnel
Steven Williamson BSc (Hons), MSc, MAIG, RPGeo
Steven is a consulting geologist based in Melbourne with over 18 years of experience in mineral exploration and the evaluation of mineral projects. He has a BSc (Hons) in Geology from James Cook University, North Queensland, an MSc in Mineral Exploration from Queen’s University, Ontario, Canada and an MSc in Hydrogeology and Groundwater Management from UTS, Sydney.
Prior to establishing Steven Williamson Pty Ltd he worked for various mining companies throughout the world and within Australia on a variety of commodities including vein Au/Ag deposits, Cu/Au porphyry systems, skarn and VMS deposits.
Previous companies and projects include: CSR – Lebong Tandai, Lerokis (Indonesia), Granny Smith (WA), Paupers Dream (USA); Newmont – Naxeng, Huai Khan (Laos); Sumiko Consultants (Niger, Kazakhstan); Phelps Dodge – Loei (Thailand), Aceh, Masupa Ria (Indonesia). Most recently, Steven worked as Project Chief Geologist at Intrepid Mines Tujuh Bukit Project in Indonesia. Steven also worked for 5 years at Golder Associates (Melbourne) on a range of groundwater related projects.
He is a Registered Professional Geoscientist in the fields of Mineral Exploration and Hydrogeology and a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscience.
Steve’s expertise and interests include:
- Planning and management of exploration programs
- Evaluation of exploration projects
- Geological Logging and Mapping
Steve is also trained and certified in the use of Field Portable XRF.
Simon Yardley BSC (Hons)
Simon is a senior exploration and mine geologist with over 35 years of diverse, international, technical and project management experience. He has a BSc (Special) in Geology from Chelsea College, University of London and undertook the Mineral Exploration diploma course at Imperial College.
Simon has worked on a diverse range of commodities for various mining companies throughout the world. Companies include Diamond Corporation, Stockdale Prospecting , Anglo American Australia, CSR, Billiton, Placer Dome, Newmont, Phelps Dodge, Geopacific Resources and Sumatra Copper Gold. Work locations include West Africa, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar.
Principal commodities/deposit styles include:
copper gold porphyry and skarn, epithermal and
mesothermal gold, “Carlin” style gold,
copper molybdenum porphyry, volcanogenic massive
sulphide, tin, base metals, nickel and diamonds.
Simon’s expertise and interests include:
- Management of exploration programs
- Implementation of quality sampling practices
- Geological inputs into resource models
- Establishment and supervision of remote area drilling programs using a large variety of rigs, including man-portable
- Pre-feasibility and feasibility drilling of copper and gold prospects
- Logistical support for establishing exploration programs. Simon has extensive experience with boats (zodiacs, landing craft, cargo vessels), helicopters, bulldozers, excavators and remote area logistics and communications
- Training and management of local technical and support staff.
Steven Williamson Pty Ltd 34 Chrystobel Crescent, Hawthorn,Victoria 3122, Australia
T: +61 3 9818 2931 M: +61 419 005 467 E: slw_geo@yahoo.com.au
