ETHICS TRAINING
99% of 10 plus 1% of 80 results in an ore body value of 10.9. Experience has show that this overall value would be closer to the actual produced value.
Some evaluators have concluded that the anomalous value should be left out of the calculation and others have concluded that the anomalous value should be used to determine a “simple” mean value. The writer has experienced in numerous cases that the ethical procedure for calculating the average mining grade and for determination of mining feasibility is to use the above-procedure of assigning a small value to anoma- lous data points. This could also be considered an example of using good quality or a conservatively realistic approach to mining evaluation.
Final Thoughts
Ethical procedures and actions are required on a regular basis when providing any service or product. It is imperative that all decision makers plan and implement projects with a goal of producing that service or product in a timely manner with quality and integrity.
Government agencies and business entities require comple- tion of services that impact the needs and wants of the general public. Ethics is an integral part of the implementation of any service.
When geologists are involved in this implementation, they must consider what they should do when a decision requir- ing an ethical determination is required. What do you want to see in tomorrow’s newspaper if you are required to make that determination?
About the Author
George FitzGerald, CPG-06582 is the first geology graduate from Humboldt State University, Northern California in 1968. His career includes 39 years in mining and environmental geol- ogy; including technical and economic feasibility studies for uranium and copper mine development and operations, licens- ing of radioactive material disposal facilities, and remediation of hazardous waste disposal facilities throughout the United States. Currently, George is retired and consulting on min- ing and remedial projects, including appropriate ethical and quality assurance practices.
James M. Robertson Honored with AGI’s Ian Campbell Medal for Service to Geosciences
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to recognize Dr. James M. Robertson, recently retired State Geologist and Director of the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey, as the 2020 recipient of the AGI Medal in Memory of Ian Campbell for Superlative Service to the Geosciences, AGI’s highest award.
Dr. Robertson has provided outstanding service to the geoscience community in a variety of roles, most notably as long-time director of the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey. There he acquired and developed Wisconsin’s repository for core and geological samples, the Mount Horeb Research and Education Center. Today this repository boasts over 660,000 feet of rock core, thousands of well-cutting sets, and irreplaceable hand samples.
Before that, Dr. Robertson served at New Mexico Bureau of Mines and Mineral Resources in roles including Associate Director, Acting Deputy Director, Senior Economic Geologist, and Mining Geologist. Earlier, Dr. Roberson was a geologist at Hudson’s Bay Oil & Gas Co. Ltd. and a visiting assistant professor at Michigan Technological University. He earned his bachelor’s degree in geology from Carleton College in 1965, his master’s in geology from the University of Michigan in 1968, and his Ph.D. in economic geology from the University of Michigan in 1972.
Dr. Robertson held leadership roles at the Association of American State Geologists (AASG) including that of President in 1999-2000, and he played an integral role on the AASG Federal Liaison Committee. He also held leadership roles at
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AGI, serving as Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair, and chair of the Government Affairs Committee. Dr. Robertson was a Geological Society of America (GSA) Geology and Public Policy Committee member for over 30 years and became a GSA fellow in 1997. He has been active in the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources; the New Mexico Geological Society; the Society of Economic Geologists; the American Institute of Professional Geologists; and additional national and state boards, councils, and committees.
“This award is especially meaningful to me because it formally recognizes the complimentary roles of science, edu- cation, administration, and public service — foundational elements of successful state geological surveys,” Dr. Robertson said on receiving the award. “And it is particularly humbling that my peers believe I’ve made a deserving contribution.”
The Campbell Medal is given in recognition of singular performance in and contributions to the profession of geology. Candidates are measured against the distinguished career of Ian Campbell, whose service to the profession touched virtu- ally every facet of the geosciences.
Dr. Robertson is being recognized at GSA 2020 Connects Online. About AGI
AGI is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving the geoscience community and addressing the needs of society. AGI headquarters are in Alexandria, Virginia.
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