University of Auckland
Julie (JR) got hooked on structural geology when she returned to academia after a decade teaching physical education. She took a B.Sc. (Hons) project with Dr. Bernhard Spörli, who taught her the value of detailed observation, and a doctorate under the mentorship of Professor Rick Sibson, who emphasized the need to sort the signal from the noise. From both, she learned the value of inspirational teaching. Since then, she has worked on structural controls on fluid flow with application to volcano-tectonic hazards, and mineral and geothermal exploration. Her field areas include active and paleoextensional and volcanic provinces from Africa and the Caribbean to Antarctica and New Zealand. JR’s current research passion is orogenic-scale control on metal transfer from source to sink. She is a Skinner Awardee, the former Regional Vice President Australasia for the Society of Economic Geologists, and the head of the School of Environment at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Consulting Geologist
Dave is a consulting geologist based in Vancouver, Canada. He has worked for more than 25 years in the mining industry, applying geologic studies with a structural focus to exploration, development, and mining. David has extensive experience in gold deposits, having worked globally on numerous gold districts of various types for a variety of clients, including both major and junior companies. His focus is on advanced projects and active mining operations, aiding in the interpretation of mine site ore controls, application of mine geology to local- and district-scale exploration activities, and training of geologic teams.