I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of mining minerals with specific knowledge in the areas of mineral appraisal, mining geology, acquisition and divestiture. I have published on such topics as exploration and evaluation of minerals, use of geographical information systems in mining and mining claims and patenting. I have testified 14 times on topics such as mineral appraisals, lease issues and mining issues. I have been involved on the ground, first hand, in mining issues in over 35 states, Canada, and Mexico for almost every kind of mineral mined within the United States.