Dr. Sam Ulrich

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sam Ulrich is a geologist with a specific interest in the gold mining industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours from the University of Otago, a PhD from the University of Western Australia, and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia. Sam has worked in exploration and resource development roles primarily for gold, copper, and uranium in Australia, Indonesia, China, and Laos. He has served as a consultant geologist specializing in valuations of early-stage exploration resource projects. Currently, Sam is the Director and Principal Geologist at Aurum Analytics, where he provides independent research focused on the Australian gold mining industry. Additionally, he holds the position of Principal Geologist at Ramelius Resources, assessing potential joint venture acquisition opportunities. His past roles include Principal Consultant Geologist at CSA Global and Ravensgate from 2013 to 2022, and various industry roles related to gold, copper, and uranium exploration resource development from 1995 to 2012.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Research Fellow

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Engaged in research and collaboration in the field of geology and mining.

Principal Geologist

2016-01-01 — Present

Aurum Analytics • Perth, Australia

Provides independent research and expert analysis to the Australian gold mining industry.

Principal Geologist

2022-01-01 — Present

Ramelius Resources Limited • Perth, Australia

Assesses potential project joint venture acquisition opportunities.

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
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.