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About the Author
A.
Richard Conroy
Retired Industrial Geologist
Professional Background:
Over 45 years
experience in mineral exploration,
chemical/metallurgical research, mine and chemical
plant management and mineral business consulting. |
Areas of Expertise:
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High
temperature silicate and phosphate
chemistry/metallurgy
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Materials handling and energy management
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Research and mineral exploration/development
project management
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Organizational management
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Mine
and chemical plant, general and financial
management
Education:
- Post-graduate studies, Geology, Idaho State
University, 1996-1999
- M.S., Geology, University of Colorado, 1960
- B.S., Geology, Colorado College, 1954
Leadership and Memberships:
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Idaho
Mining Association, Director 1975-1995; President
1983-1985
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University of Idaho, College of Mines Advisory
Board, Chair 1985-1987
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Greater Pocatello, Idaho Chamber of Commerce,
Director 1981-1988, President 1987
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Bannock Development Corporation (Pocatello, ID),
Founder and Director 1985-1988
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Member: American Chemical Society, American
Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers,
Geological Society of America, American
Geological Institute
Experience:
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Mineral industries consultant, 1996-present
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FMC
Corporation, Industrial Chemical Group, varied
headquarters, mine and chemical plant engineering
and management positions, 1967-1996. Retired as
Manager of Mining, 1996
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Colorado School of Mines Research Foundation,
senior project engineer and project manager,
1961-1967
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United
States Geological Survey, field geologist,
1957-1960
Publications & Patents:
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"North
American Tectonic History, A Study Guide With
References." Arcon Publishing, LLC, McCammon, ID,
October 2006
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Co-authored four articles published in The Glass
Industry, 1963-1968, on glass melting chemistry
and manufacturing process improvements
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U.S.
Geological Survey Mineral Investigations Map
MF-273, Mount Wilson Quadrangle, Colorado, 1963
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U.S.
Patent 3,511,629, Glass Manufacturing, 1970
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U.S.
Patent 3,615,767, Glass Manufacturing, 1971
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