Geochemistry Services

• Assessment of the potential for acid rock drainage and metal leaching (ARD/ML)
• Field reconnaissance, sampling and monitoring
• Oversight and interpretation of static and kinetic test programs
• Mine rock and tailings characterisation
• Water quality predictions and contaminant load balance evaluations
• Waste management planning and effects assessment
• ARD/ML control measure evaluations
• Closure planning
• Waste planning and evaluation of waste management measures
• Assessment of mine closure requirements
• Workshops and short courses

Features Projects

	Antamina Mine, Peru Geochemical evaluations to develop waste rock storage strategies Geochemical characterization and waste planning for waste dump expansion. Included review of test data and modeling to evaluate measures of minimizing the potential for ARD/ML and optimizing processes of metal attenuation.
	Cerro Corona Mine, Peru Geochemical evaluations to support operational waste management and closure planning Geochemical characterization (field and lab-based) of waste rock and tailings to support waste management planning, water quality monitoring program audits, assistance developing geochemical specifications for construction material, input to closure planning and water management planning.
	Gramalote Project, Colombia Geochemical characterization to support Environmental Impact Assessment for a new mining project Geochemical characterization and evaluation of ARD/ML to support project design and environmental impact assessments.
	Cantung Mine, NWT, Canada Geochemical characterization to support operational waste management, water licence renewals and closure planning Geochemical characterization o historic riverine tailings disposal and active waste management, geochemical load balance and risk assessment evaluations, support for water licensing, participation in technical and public hearings.
	Compania Minera Zafranal Zafranal Project, Peru Geochemical Characterization to support engineering and permitting of a new mining project Geochemical studies related to EIA and feasibility level engineering studies including: evaluation of the potential for acid rock drainage and metal leaching from waste rock, tailings and pit wall rock

Shannon Shaw, M.Sc. Principal Geochemist

• 18 years of geochemistry and business management experience with most of her career working in the waste characterization and management aspects of the mining industry.
• Principal geochemical consultant on mines in Peru, Colombia, Chile, Canada and the USA.
• Clients include AngloGold Ashanti, Antamina, Canadian Zinc, Compania Minera Zafranal, Goldfields, North American Tungsten, Selwyn Chihong Mining, among others including other consulting firms and regulatory agencies.
• President and Senior Geochemist of pHase Geochemistry Inc.
• Key author on more than 25 papers related to her specialty.
• Taught several short courses for the U.S. EPA and through the continuing education program at the University of British Columbia related to geochemical challenges the mining industry faces.
• Recipient of Business in Vancouver’s Top 40 under 40 recognized for her balanced approach to the mineral resource sector.
• Director of Lowell Copper Ltd.
• Professional Geoscientist in British Columbia and the Northwest Territories in Canada.