NICK BELLUSCI

Senior capstone project focused on the team-based preparation of a formal report in an NI-43-101 format. Specifically focused on the evaluation of exploiting a potential porphyry copper deposit within the region of Morenci, Arizona to expand mining and processing operations. Experience gained in the engineering design process and feasibility studies associated with mineral resource evaluation.

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• Primary person responsible for mineral and metallurgical processing

  • Sulfide and gangue mineral characterization and distribution throughout orebody​

  • Metallurgical accounting calculations

  • Process flow sheet design and equipment selection

  • Water management and treatment 

• Secondary person responsible for:

  • Geomechanics

    • Determination of pit geometry, slope stability, material types, and relevant discontinuity orientations

  • Regional geology

    • Lithology types, faults, hydrological conditions​

  • Production scheduling

    • Scheduling of ore and waste amounts to be mined, stockpiled, and sent to mill or waste dump​

  • Geostatistical analysis

    • Drillhole location mapping, assaying/compositing, block model generation and grade distribution ​for reserve estimation

  • Economic analysis

    • Copper concentrate production parameters and equipment requirements used to evaluate NPV, cash flow rate of return, and sensitivity​

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Full project report and corresponding materials available upon request.