Dr. Cam Mccuaig

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Geoscientist

2016-01-01 — Present

BHP Billiton • Perth, Australia

Leading a team focused on geoscience excellence and innovation in mineral exploration.

Director

2005-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Centre for Exploration Targeting, University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Directed research and development in mineral exploration methodologies.

Principal

2002-01-01 — 2005-01-01

SRK Consulting • Perth, Australia

Provided consulting services and expertise in geological evaluations for the mining industry.

Senior Consultant

1998-01-01 — 2002-01-01

SRK Consulting • Perth, Australia

Engaged in various consulting projects focusing on geological assessments.

Consultant

1996-01-01 — 1997-01-01

Etheridge Henley Williams (EHW, SRK) • Perth, Australia

Consulted on geological projects with a focus on resource estimation.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
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