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David Boleneus

David Boleneus

SENIOR CONSULTANT, ECONOMIC GEOLOGY, HYDROGEOLOGY

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Spokane, Spokane110 USD/hourMember since December 14, 2025
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About

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

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