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Resume of W. William (Bill)
Boberg
PROJECT MANAGER / EXPLORATION MANAGER / ECONOMIC GEOLOGIST with over 35 years
experience investigating, assessing and developing a wide variety of mineral
resources in a broad variety of geologic environments in Western North America,
South America and Africa. Main strengths are project management, management of
discovery-oriented exploration programs, regional exploration geologic field
mapping and data synthesis, report writing and publication, training and
guidance of personnel and the promotion and funding of projects.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
MANAGEMENT - Excellent management and leadership skills and
administrative abilities.
Set up in US and Africa new, fully functional, exploration offices and field
operations, from inception to full operation, overseeing and managing all
aspects of the operations. Developed exploration and development procedures
which directly resulted in discoveries and in significant enhancement of
reserves.
Successfully managed independent geologic firm for over ten years conducting
independent geologic research studies for both the petroleum and mining
industries. Handled all aspects from the basic research through evaluation,
report writing, publication and marketing.
Prepared and implemented operational and administrative guides for several
organizations to improve the management and control of both administration and
operations.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY - Adept at project generation, program planning
and development, organization and project operations.
Planned, established and managed geologic programs in a wide variety of
geologic environments (volcanic, intrusive, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks
ranging in age from the Archean to the Recent) in both exploration and
developmental phases, from individual project size to large nation-wide
programs. Have worked in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Russia and throughout much of
Africa (Burkina Faso, Burundi, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia,
Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Namibia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania,
Uganda and Zimbabwe) as well as many areas of the western United States.
Conducted significant independent geologic research and prepared detailed
reports for sales to industry. Proficiency demonstrated by sales of reports to
more than 50 US and international petroleum and mining companies.
PROJECT PROMOTION - Both US and international projects, evaluated data
and prepared detailed technical documentation, and marketed them through
corporate contacts. Placed large international projects with major and junior
mining companies as well as smaller US projects. Coaching of foreign government
and business managers to prepare for promotional presentations to Western
audiences. Researched and prepared mineral industry promotion documents with AID
funding for Uganda and the Kola Oblast of Russia. Successful at generation of
project and operational funding.
EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:
 | Ur-Energy Inc., Denver,
Colorado, 2004 - (VP, US Operations, President Ur-Energy USA Inc.)
Development of US based uranium exploration and production company, with
primary emphasis on deposit development in Wyoming. (www.Ur-Energy.com) |
| Africa Mineral Resource Specialists Inc. (AMRS), Denver, Colorado,
1993- (President) Business development in African countries.
Contracting/consulting and project management services to companies with
African projects or considering the initiation of African projects. Mineral
industry reports for Government Ministries of Mines to encourage investment
in countries. Prior to mid 1998 had offices in USA, Ethiopia, Ghana and
Tanzania. (www.africaminerals.com) |
| Canyon Resources Africa Ltd., Golden, Colorado, 1994- (Deputy
Managing Director) Management of project search, acquisition and exploration
programs throughout Africa. Worked with various government agencies and
private companies and individuals assessing mineral exploration and
development potential in several countries, including Burkina Faso, Cote
d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Developed projects
and targets for acquisition, negotiated with government, created, staffed
and organized new office and joint venture in Ethiopia and managed
multi-million US$ project work. 90% owned by Canyon Resources Corporation
(Golden, Colorado) and 10% owned by AMRS. |
| Boberg Geotech International Ltd (BGI
Ltd), Littleton, Colorado,
1991- (President/owner) Monitoring and management activities on retainer to
Western Mining Corporation to maintain contacts, files, complete technical
reports and prepare for project re-start of the WMC Liberia Project
including periodic travel to Africa. Contract with Government of Burundi to
evaluate and perform technical audit of Government ownership in a gold
mining project. Investment evaluation of Burundi gold project for IFC.
Contract to assist Russian mining industry on Kola Peninsula with promotion
of their mining operations to gain western funding. (www.bgiltd.com) |
| WMC Liberia Management Ltd, Monrovia, Liberia, 1988-1991+ (Project
Manager) Total project management of an 8000 square mile, all-mineral
concession granted to a joint Western Mining Corporation (Australia) and
Government of Liberia company. Totally responsible for government relations,
logistics and project management. Conducted preliminary examinations,
assisted in negotiations with the government, planned budget for the
project, staffed the project, planned for the various material needs of the
project and acquired and shipped the necessary equipment and supplies and to
manage the project in country on final acquisition of the concession by WMC.
Project started as an exploration project for all minerals, including
diamonds, using remote sensing and reconnaissance geochemistry. Evolution of
the project included acquisition and operation of a portable washing plant
and planning for eventual mining operations. Position terminated as result
of Liberian civil war which started in December 1989. |
| Boberg Geotech International Ltd, Casper, Wyoming, 1981-1988
(President/owner) Independent geologic research studies prepared for both
the petroleum and mining industries. Area of most studies in northwest
Montana and southeast British Columbia. Conducted marketing studies,
completed research, wrote, edited and marketed the completed studies.
Excellent success in developing and selling quality reports to over 50
corporate clients in both the United States and Canada. Worked with
independent project owners to obtain funding and place their projects.
Consulted and managed projects in petroleum exploration, mineral exploration
and environmental geology. Explored for precious metals in Wyoming, Montana,
Idaho, Nevada and Arizona. Consulted in minerals exploration, prospected for
and acquired minerals properties for self and started research study
projects. Over 60 petroleum and mining company clients. Sold Liberia project
to WMC and was then hired to run the project. |
| Kennecott Exploration Inc, Casper, Wyoming, 1979-1981 (Exploration
Program Manager) Developed and managed international and domestic uranium
exploration program. Started program for precious metals sediment-hosted
stratiform sulfide deposits in western United States. Left on own accord to
pursue independent business. |
| Wold Nuclear Company, Casper, Wyoming, 1977-1989 (Chief Geologist)
Managed and directed nationwide uranium exploration program, responsible for
joint venture reporting and program management. Primarily uranium
exploration throughout the United States. Took over poorly run operation and
developed new program, making significant increase in reserves, adding to
potential, and making new deposit and new district discoveries. Left for
better opportunity with Kennecott (Bear Creek Mining Co.). |
| Continental Oil Company (Conoco) - Minerals Department, Casper, Wyoming,
1970-1977 (District Geologist, 1976-77; Frontier Geologist, 1973-76; Project
Geologist, 1970-73) Explored and managed exploration throughout northern
Rocky Mountain and northwest United States region for uranium, base and
precious metals in environments capable of hosting polymetallic deposits.
Discovered Moore Ranch uranium deposit as well as several smaller deposits
in Wyoming's Powder River Basin. Opened, staffed and managed exploration
office for both metals and uranium in Spokane, Washington. Left for better
opportunity with Wold Nuclear. |
| The Anaconda Company, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1970 (Project
Geologist), Gulf Minerals Company, Denver, Colorado, 1969-1970
(Project Geologist), Hecla Mining Company, Wallace, Idaho, 1968
(Project Geologist) - Summer jobs in metals exploration geology. Worked on
Victoria Mine Project (high-grade copper in breccia pipe) in eastern Nevada
for Anaconda, geophysical and geochemical exploration for uranium for Gulf
in eastern Colorado, and field mapping and geochemical exploration (Ag-Pb-Zn)
for Hecla in the Coeur d'Alene District of northern Idaho. |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Virginia, Georgia, Germany, North
Carolina, Texas and South Vietnam, 1963-1968 (Highest rank - Captain) Duties
were Senior Advisor to South Vietnamese Combat Engineer Battalion (1967-68),
Combat Engineer Company Commander (1966), Combat Engineer Battalion Adjutant
(1965), Combat Engineer Platoon Leader and Combat Engineer Heavy Equipment
Platoon Leader (1964). |
EDUCATION:
| University of Colorado (Boulder) 1970, Master of Science - Geology.
Minor in geochemistry (thesis was a low-temperature geochemistry study of
uranium carried by the South Platte River of Colorado, summary published in
Economic Geology, 1971, vol. 66, pp. 435-450). |
| Montana State University (Bozeman) 1963, Bachelor of Science -
Earth Science (Geology), Minor in Civil Engineering. |
LANGUAGES: French and Spanish technical reading ability has been good
to fair (needs current work), comprehension fair and speaking ability poor.
Formal language training in German and Vietnamese, both little used since 1966
and 1968, respectively.
PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS:
| Editor of two Wyoming Geological Association guidebooks. |
| Copyrights held on six major geologic studies plus two geologic maps. |
| Nine articles plus eight abstracts published in professional journals. |
| Over 30 oral presentations at professional meetings. |
| Leader of field trips at professional meetings. |
| Chairman/Co-Chairman for various professional meeting sessions. |
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION:
| Wyoming Professional Geologist # PG-2824 (Wyoming Board of
Professional Geologists) |
| Certified Professional Geologist # 6313 (American Institute of
Professional Geologists) |
| Society of Economic Geologists (Publications Committee, term 1987-1990,
1993 Symposium Publication business manager) |
| Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration |
| American Association of Petroleum Geologists |
| American Institute of Professional Geologists (Professional Employment
Standards Committee, term 1987-1990, WY section secretary 1987) |
| Wyoming Geological Association (honorary member 1987-, president
1979-80, vice president 1978-79, guidebook editor 1978 & 1983) |
| Denver Region Exploration Geologists Society |
AWARDS AND HONORS:
| 1988 elected Honorary Member, Wyoming Geological Association |
| 1981 recipient of the Frank A. Morgan, Sr. Memorial Award for meritorious
achievement, Wyoming Geological Association |
| 1983 Best Speaker Award, Wyoming Geological Association |
| 1983 Best Speaker Award (2nd Place), Rocky Mountain Association of
Geologists |
| 1983 People to People Strategic Metals delegation to South Africa |
| Director - Wyoming Mining Association, 1981 |
| Listed in "Who's Who in the West" 1976 |
| Listed in "Who's Who in Technology Today" 1981 |
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