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Professor Cam McCuaig is currently the Principal Geoscientist at the Geoscience Centre of Excellence, BHP Billiton. He earned his BSc in Geology from Lakehead University in 1988 and completed his PhD in Geology at the University of Saskatchewan in 1996. Cam has over two decades of experience in the mining exploration industry, having served in various roles at SRK Consulting, including Director of the Australasian practice. His expertise covers 6 continents and numerous commodities, focusing on expert solutions for geological evaluations and mining-related projects. Cam's research interests revolve around the petrogenesis and emplacement of mafic-ultramafic magmas, and their associated metal deposits, with a specific focus on nickel and platinum-group elements. He also investigates structural controls of mineral systems critically concerning lithospheric scales and their implications in mineral targeting. With ongoing projects that span various global locations, his work is influential in the fields of economic geology, mineral exploration targeting, and ore genesis.
BHP Billiton • Perth, Australia
Leading a team focused on geoscience excellence and innovation in mineral exploration.
Centre for Exploration Targeting, University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Directed research and development in mineral exploration methodologies.
SRK Consulting • Perth, Australia
Provided consulting services and expertise in geological evaluations for the mining industry.
SRK Consulting • Perth, Australia
Engaged in various consulting projects focusing on geological assessments.
Etheridge Henley Williams (EHW, SRK) • Perth, Australia
Consulted on geological projects with a focus on resource estimation.
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