I have 28 years of experience, and specialize in the field of economic geology with specific knowledge in the areas of exploration and field geology, geochemistry and statistics. I have published on such topics as copper deposits exploration geochemistry and gold deposits. I have 28 years of experience as a professor and consultant in the field of economic geology, with specific knowledge in the areas of exploration, field geology, petrology, geochemistry, statistics, and mine permitting. I have written articles on such topics as copper and gold mineral deposits and statistical analysis of exploration geochemical data. I have considerable experience as an adviser to state government on such topics as mine permitting, exploration drilling, and low-level radioactive waste disposal.