Work with thought leaders and academic experts in economic geology

Companies can greatly benefit from working with experts in the field of Economic Geology. These researchers specialize in mineral exploration, resource assessment, and mining operations. By collaborating with an academic researcher in Economic Geology, companies can gain valuable insights and innovative solutions to enhance their operations. Here are some ways companies can collaborate with Economic Geology experts: 1. Mineral Exploration: Economic Geology experts can assist in identifying potential mineral deposits and evaluating their economic viability. They can provide geological mapping, geochemical analysis, and geophysical surveys to guide exploration efforts. 2. Resource Assessment: Academic researchers in Economic Geology can help companies assess the quantity, quality, and distribution of mineral resources. They can conduct resource estimation, modeling, and evaluation to optimize resource utilization. 3. Mining Operations: Collaborating with Economic Geology experts can improve mining operations by optimizing extraction methods, minimizing environmental impact, and ensuring sustainable resource management. 4. Risk Assessment: Academic researchers can assess geological risks associated with mining projects, such as slope stability, groundwater contamination, and seismic hazards. They can provide recommendations to mitigate risks and ensure safe operations. 5. Technology and Innovation: Economic Geology experts are at the forefront of technological advancements in mineral exploration and mining. Companies can benefit from their knowledge of remote sensing, GIS, data analysis, and advanced exploration techniques.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in economic geology include Philip Ball, Zohreh Movahed, Tristan Childress, Munir EL-Mahdy, Richmond Ideozu, Francis Xavier Tuokuu, and Chioma Onwumelu.

Philip Ball

Houston, Texas, United States of America
Philip Ball has 20 years’ experience within international energy exploration and development within the Oil and Gas, Geothermal and Natural Hydrogen Industries.
Most Relevant Research Interests
Economic Geology
Other Research Interests (19)
Geothermal
Hydrogen
Tectonics
Rifted Margins
Geodynamics
And 14 more
About
Philip has 20+ years experience within the international energy exploration and development, spanning the Oil and Gas, Geothermal, and Natural Hydrogen Industries.  Philip is presently Owner/Director of Geothermal Energy Advisors, LLC (GEA) a consultation group specializing in geothermal exploration and development. He is also an Investor/Partner in Natural Hydrogen Ventures, (NHV), an international, investment fund looking to invest in the emerging natural hydrogen industry. In a voluntary capacity, Philip holds the position of Honorary Senior Researcher at Keele University in the UK. Philip is an advisor for Project InnerSpace, Phase-1, “geothermal resource characterization”, and a Board Member for the EARTHSAFE project Earth’s Critical Resources for Clean Energy and a Sustainable Future, at the University of Twente.  Philip is also a member of the advisory board for the New York Energy Capital Assembly, in collaboration with the Energy Council. In the last 15 years Philip has authored >100 abstracts and \~25 peer reviewed articles. As of today, Philip’s work has been cited \~935 times, his research metrics are: h-index, 15; i10-index 14.  October 2023 Philip was recently (2023) co-awarded, as a member of a research team, the Alejandro Ángel Escobar Award (the Colombian National Prize of Research in Natural Sciences).
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

61 total publications

The Norway Basin revisited: From continental breakup to spreading ridge extinction

Marine and Petroleum Geology / Aug 01, 2012

Gernigon, L., Gaina, C., Olesen, O., Ball, P. J., Péron-Pinvidic, G., & Yamasaki, T. (2012). The Norway Basin revisited: From continental breakup to spreading ridge extinction. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 35(1), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2012.02.015

Upper-plate magma-poor rifted margins: Stratigraphic architecture and structural evolution

Marine and Petroleum Geology / Jan 01, 2016

Haupert, I., Manatschal, G., Decarlis, A., & Unternehr, P. (2016). Upper-plate magma-poor rifted margins: Stratigraphic architecture and structural evolution. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 69, 241–261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2015.10.020

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Tristan Childress

Research Associate at the Bureau of Economic Geology
Most Relevant Research Interests
Economic Geology
Other Research Interests (3)
Geochemistry and Petrology
Geology
Geophysics
About
My experience ranges from Appalachian orogenic gold, to Zn and Pb exploration in Arctic shales, to isotope and trace element geochemistry in volcanic iron oxide deposits, with a solid education in geology. My research is focused on iron oxide-copper-gold and iron oxide-apatite mineralization in the Chilean Iron Belt. I use trace elements and isotopes in iron oxides to test current genetic models. Current sample sites include Mantoverde Mine, Candelaria Mine, El Laco Mine, Cerro Negro Mine, Mariella Ignacia Mine, Carmen Mine, and others. I completed my PhD program in economic geology at the University of Michigan. I completed my B.S. in geology at the University of South Carolina, with courses taken while visiting the University of Olso and Northern Arizona University.
Most Relevant Publications (3+)

3 total publications

Triple Oxygen (δ18O, Δ17O), Hydrogen (δ2H), and Iron (δ56Fe) Stable Isotope Signatures Indicate a Silicate Magma Source and Magmatic-Hydrothermal Genesis for Magnetite Orebodies at El Laco, Chile

Economic Geology / Nov 01, 2020

Childress, T., Simon, A. C., Reich, M., Barra, F., Bilenker, L. D., La Cruz, N. L., Bindeman, I. N., & Ovalle, J. T. (2020). Triple Oxygen (δ18O, Δ17O), Hydrogen (δ2H), and Iron (δ56Fe) Stable Isotope Signatures Indicate a Silicate Magma Source and Magmatic-Hydrothermal Genesis for Magnetite Orebodies at El Laco, Chile. Economic Geology, 115(7), 1519–1536. https://doi.org/10.5382/econgeo.4760

Formation of the Mantoverde iron oxide-copper-gold (IOCG) deposit, Chile: insights from Fe and O stable isotopes and comparisons with iron oxide-apatite (IOA) deposits

Mineralium Deposita / Jan 20, 2020

Childress, T. M., Simon, A. C., Reich, M., Barra, F., Arce, M., Lundstrom, C. C., & Bindeman, I. N. (2020). Formation of the Mantoverde iron oxide-copper-gold (IOCG) deposit, Chile: insights from Fe and O stable isotopes and comparisons with iron oxide-apatite (IOA) deposits. Mineralium Deposita, 55(7), 1489–1504. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00126-019-00936-x

The Geochemistry of Magnetite and Apatite from the El Laco Iron Oxide-Apatite Deposit, Chile: Implications for Ore Genesis

Economic Geology / Nov 01, 2020

La Cruz, N. L., Ovalle, J. T., Simon, A. C., Konecke, B. A., Barra, F., Reich, M., Leisen, M., & Childress, T. M. (2020). The Geochemistry of Magnetite and Apatite from the El Laco Iron Oxide-Apatite Deposit, Chile: Implications for Ore Genesis. Economic Geology, 115(7), 1461–1491. https://doi.org/10.5382/econgeo.4753

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Munir EL-Mahdy

Part-time Lecturer & Development Geoscientist @ Matruh University & Khalda Petroleum Company | Geology, Geophysics
Most Relevant Research Interests
Economic Geology
Other Research Interests (10)
Structural geology and geophysics
Oceanography
Stratigraphy
Geology
Geophysics
And 5 more
About
As a development geoscientist at Khalda Petroleum, I apply my geoscience expertise to optimize reservoir performance and enhance oil recovery for one of the leading oil and gas operators in Egypt. I have over 16 years of experience in the industry, with a Ph.D. in Geophysics and a Master's Degree in Structural Geology and Tectonics from reputable Egyptian universities. <br> My core competencies include well logging interpretation, well correlation, reservoir modeling, seismic interpretation, and pore pressure prediction. I use advanced software tools such as IP, Petrel, Decision Space, ARCGIS, ERDAS Imagine, PCI Geomatica, and Open Works for subsurface and surface geological applications and data management. In addition, I share my knowledge and passion for geoscience as a part-time lecturer of structural and stratigraphic seismic interpretation courses at several Egyptian universities. I am always eager to learn new technologies and methods to improve my skills and deliver value to my company and the industry.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

12 total publications

Integrated geophysical, petrophysical and petrographical characterization of the carbonate and clastic reservoirs of the Waihapa Field, Taranaki Basin, New Zealand

Marine and Petroleum Geology / May 01, 2023

Elmahdy, M., Radwan, A. A., Nabawy, B. S., Abdelmaksoud, A., & Nastavkin, A. V. (2023). Integrated geophysical, petrophysical and petrographical characterization of the carbonate and clastic reservoirs of the Waihapa Field, Taranaki Basin, New Zealand. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 151, 106173. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2023.106173

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Francis Xavier Tuokuu

Sustainability, energy transition, climate change, and environmental compliance expert
Most Relevant Research Interests
Economic Geology
Other Research Interests (29)
Environmental Policy
Energy Transition
Extractive Sector Governance
Human Rights and Rural Livelihoods
CSR & Sustainability
And 24 more
About
Dr. Tuokuu is an environmentalist with over a decade of experience in various areas crucial to addressing global environmental challenges. His expertise spans environmental compliance, climate justice, sustainability, resource mobilization, and energy transition. His extensive field work in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Kenya further strengthens his grasp of environmental issues in different cultural settings. He has provided technical leadership on environmental compliance to support projects funded by USAID, FCDO, Global Affairs Canada, and European Union across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. <br> He currently serves as Senior Advisor for Environmental Policy and Compliance within Mercy Corps' Program & Technical Excellence Unit in Washington, D.C., having previously held the position of Senior Advisor for Environmental Sustainability. Before joining Mercy Corps, he held various roles, including Lecturer at Bournemouth University and Adjunct Researcher at The Robert Gordon University (RGU), Postdoctoral Fellow at York University, Postdoctoral Fellow at Keene State College, Adjunct Faculty at Antioch University, Teaching Lecturer at Plymouth State University, Sustainability Coordinator at Franklin Pierce University, and Research Assistant at the University of Ghana. His influence extends beyond his organizational roles. He has consulted for The World Bank, the Government of Sierra Leone, The Nature Conservancy, Africa Center for Energy Policy, Environmental and Energy Technology Council of Maine, and CAMFED-Ghana. He serves as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Law and Development Associates Group in Ghana. He has co-edited a book and co-authored 2 book chapters published by Routledge. He boasts a portfolio of 23 scientific papers in esteemed journals, including the Journal of Cleaner Production, Resources Policy, Energy Research and Social Science, Environmental Science & Policy, Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning, The Extractive Industries and Society, Business and Human Rights Journal, Business and Society Review, Natural Resources Forum. Currently, he is enrolled in Harvard Kennedy School's Executive Education Program, specializing in Public Policy. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from Antioch University and dual master's degrees: MSc. in Environmental Studies from Antioch University and MSc. in Corporate Social Responsibility & Energy from RGU. His academic journey began with a BA Degree in Geography & Resource Development with Philosophy from the University of Ghana.Dr. Tuokuu is an environmentalist with over a decade of experience in various areas crucial to addressing global environmental challenges. His expertise spans environmental compliance, climate justice, sustainability, resource mobilization, and energy transition. His extensive field work in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Kenya further strengthens his grasp of environmental issues in different cultural settings. He has provided technical leadership on environmental compliance to support projects funded by USAID, FCDO, Global Affairs Canada, and European Union across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. He currently serves as Senior Advisor for Environmental Policy and Compliance within Mercy Corps' Program & Technical Excellence Unit in Washington, D.C., having previously held the position of Senior Advisor for Environmental Sustainability. Before joining Mercy Corps, he held various roles, including Lecturer at Bournemouth University and Adjunct Researcher at The Robert Gordon University (RGU), Postdoctoral Fellow at York University, Postdoctoral Fellow at Keene State College, Adjunct Faculty at Antioch University, Teaching Lecturer at Plymouth State University, Sustainability Coordinator at Franklin Pierce University, and Research Assistant at the University of Ghana. His influence extends beyond his organizational roles. He has consulted for The World Bank, the Government of Sierra Leone, The Nature Conservancy, Africa Center for Energy Policy, Environmental and Energy Technology Council of Maine, and CAMFED-Ghana. He serves as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Law and Development Associates Group in Ghana. He has co-edited a book and co-authored 2 book chapters published by Routledge. He boasts a portfolio of 23 scientific papers in esteemed journals, including the Journal of Cleaner Production, Resources Policy, Energy Research and Social Science, Environmental Science & Policy, Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning, The Extractive Industries and Society, Business and Human Rights Journal, Business and Society Review, Natural Resources Forum. Currently, he is enrolled in Harvard Kennedy School's Executive Education Program, specializing in Public Policy. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from Antioch University and dual master's degrees: MSc. in Environmental Studies from Antioch University and MSc. in Corporate Social Responsibility & Energy from RGU. His academic journey began with a BA Degree in Geography & Resource Development with Philosophy from the University of Ghana.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

27 total publications

Assessing the corporate social responsibility interventions in the Ghanaian oil and gas industry: Perspectives from local actors

The Extractive Industries and Society / Dec 01, 2022

Mohammed, A. S., Ackah, I., Tuokuu, F. X., & Abane, S. (2022). Assessing the corporate social responsibility interventions in the Ghanaian oil and gas industry: Perspectives from local actors. The Extractive Industries and Society, 12, 101145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2022.101145

Oiling the wheels of sub-national development: An overview of development plan implementation in the Western region of Ghana

The Extractive Industries and Society / Apr 01, 2019

Ackah, I., Osei, E., Dery Tuokuu, F. X., & Bobio, C. (2019). Oiling the wheels of sub-national development: An overview of development plan implementation in the Western region of Ghana. The Extractive Industries and Society, 6(2), 343–357. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2018.12.002

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Chioma Onwumelu

Experienced Geoscientist skilled in advanced analytical tools & techniques, leading interdisciplinary teams, Python scripting, GIS applications, petroleum systems, and CO2 storage research. Ensures data accuracy for informed decision-making.
Most Relevant Research Interests
Economic Geology
Other Research Interests (14)
Source Rock Evaluation
Petroleum Geochemistry
Reservoir Characterization
CO2 Sequestration
Stratigraphy
And 9 more
About
As a seasoned Research Scientist specializing in geological data analysis, I bring a wealth of expertise in leveraging advanced analytical tools and techniques to derive actionable insights. 🌍 My journey in the realm of geology has been driven by a passion for unraveling the intricacies of Earth's processes and utilizing this knowledge to address pressing challenges in the energy and environmental sectors. Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in Python scripting, database management, and GIS applications, enabling me to streamline data collection, analysis, and visualization processes with precision. 💻 My specialized focus on petroleum systems, CO2 storage research has empowered me to make meaningful contributions to projects aimed at sustainable resource management and climate change mitigation. One of my key strengths lies in my ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and foster collaboration among stakeholders to drive informed decision-making and optimize project outcomes. 🚀 By implementing data quality assurance protocols and harnessing the power of advanced technologies, I have consistently ensured the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of data, thereby enhancing decision-making processes. My academic journey, culminating in a Doctor of Philosophy in Geology from the University of North Dakota, has equipped me with a solid foundation in geological sciences and research methodologies. 🎓 I have complemented this academic rigor with practical experience gained through roles at esteemed institutions such as the University of North Dakota, Chevron Technical Center, and the North Dakota Geological Survey. Beyond my professional endeavors, I am deeply committed to continuous learning and staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies in the field. 📚 I hold certifications in Data Science, Data Analytics, Climate Change, and Environmental Management, reflecting my dedication to personal and professional development. I welcome opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and meaningful engagement within the scientific community and beyond. Feel free to reach out to discuss potential collaborations, projects, or opportunities for mutual growth and impact. Let's connect and embark on a journey to harness the power of science for a brighter, more sustainable future. 🌟
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

28 total publications

Geochemical, petrographic and petrophysical characterization of the Lower Bakken Shale, Divide County, North Dakota

International Journal of Coal Geology / May 01, 2020

Adeyilola, A., Nordeng, S., Onwumelu, C., Nwachukwu, F., & Gentzis, T. (2020). Geochemical, petrographic and petrophysical characterization of the Lower Bakken Shale, Divide County, North Dakota. International Journal of Coal Geology, 224, 103477. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2020.103477

Assessing the impact of thermal maturation on the evolution of organic chemistry of Bakken Shale: Insights into oil generation

International Journal of Coal Geology / Dec 01, 2023

Onwumelu, C., & Nordeng, S. H. (2023). Assessing the impact of thermal maturation on the evolution of organic chemistry of Bakken Shale: Insights into oil generation. International Journal of Coal Geology, 280, 104388. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2023.104388

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Example economic geology projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on economic geology?

Mineral Exploration in Remote Areas

An Economic Geology expert can lead a project to explore mineral resources in remote and challenging terrains. Their expertise in geological mapping, remote sensing, and data analysis can help companies identify untapped mineral deposits and plan efficient exploration strategies.

Resource Estimation and Modeling

Collaborating with an academic researcher in Economic Geology can improve resource estimation and modeling. Their advanced techniques and software tools can provide accurate assessments of mineral reserves, enabling companies to make informed decisions regarding resource utilization and investment.

Sustainable Mining Practices

Companies can work with Economic Geology experts to develop sustainable mining practices. These researchers can assess the environmental impact of mining operations, recommend mitigation measures, and promote responsible resource management.

Geological Risk Assessment

An Economic Geology expert can conduct a comprehensive geological risk assessment for mining projects. They can identify potential hazards, such as unstable slopes or groundwater contamination, and provide strategies to minimize risks and ensure safe operations.

Innovation in Exploration Techniques

Collaborating with an academic researcher in Economic Geology can bring innovative exploration techniques to companies. These experts are knowledgeable about advanced technologies, such as remote sensing, GIS, and data analysis, which can enhance exploration efficiency and accuracy.