Professional Summary and Goal    ­ 

Work History    ­ 

January 1998-Present

Graduate Student (PhD candidate)

Place: Department of Geological Sciences University of Saskatchewan
Project: Evolution of Hydrothermal Fluids at the Kumtor Lode Gold Deposit, Kyrghyzstan

Mapped the developing open pit and immediate area during three field seasons
· Mapped lithological units, faults and other structural features
· Established spatial distribution and relationships of different compositional and textural types of mineralization, their correlation to ore grades and relationships to faulting, lithology, and structure
· Analyzed core drilling, audit, and blast hole geochemical data
· Examined diamond drilling core; logged in and sampled some intervals
· Interacted with the mine geologists and ore control;
Developed and suggested a legend for bench face mapping
Delivered an oral presentation on the Geology of the Kumtor Lode Gold Deposit before the mine geologists
Established history of vein and mineral formation (mineral paragenesis)
· Discriminated barren/auriferous vein and alteration suites
· Conducted a detailed petrologic and mineralogical study of gold-bearing ore: composition, textures, and modes of gold occurrence.
· Used transmitted & reflected light and backscattered electron microscopy and microprobe analysis
Studied geochemistry of auriferous mineralization
· Employed electron microprobe, stable isotopes, fluid inclusions, and chemical modeling
· Preliminarily constrained fluid evolution and the conditions and mechanisms of gold deposition
Studied reports on the Kumtor in archives
· Compiled information on regional and local geology of the Kumtor deposit from reports in the archives of the State Agency for Geology and Mineral Resources Protection of the Kyrghyz Republic.
Teaching assistantship in the following courses:
Metalliferous Mineral Deposits (4th year course)

Metamorphic Petrology (3rd year)
Advanced Mineralogy (2nd year course)
Flin-Flon Geological Mapping Field School (3rd year course)
Selected referred publications and presentations
· Ivanov, S. M. and Ansdell, K. M. 1998. Vein paragenesis at the Kumtor gold deposit, Central Tien-Shan, Kyrgyzstan. Abstracts with programs. GSA1998 annual Meeting.
· Ansdell, K., Abeleira, A., and Ivanov, S. 1999. Structural evolution and vein paragenesis at the Kumtor gold deposit. In: Stanley, C.J. (Ed.) Mineral deposits: From processes to processing.
· Ivanov, S. and Ansdell, K. 2000. Constraints on the fluid evolution at Kumtor gold deposit: textural relationships and stable isotopes. Abstracts and programs, GSA 2000 annual meeting.
· Ivanov, S., Ansdell, K., Melrose, D. 2000. Ore texture and stable isotope constraints on ore deposition mechanisms at the Kumtor lode gold deposit. Gold in 2000. Poster session Extended Abstract Volume.
Selected non-referred publications and presentations
· Ansdell, K.M., Abeleira, A., and Ivanov, S. 1998. Summary of Cameco-NSERC research on the Kumtor gold deposit, Kyrgyzstan. A report submitted to Cameco Corporation.
· Vein Paragenesis at the Kumtor lode gold deposit. 1998. An oral presentation for the Cameco Gold staff in Toronto.
· Geology of Kumtor: Structural, geochemical and mineralogical constraints. 1999. An oral presentation before the mine geologist at the Kumtor Mine Site.

Awards and Scholarships

July 1993-August 1997

Geologist

(junior 07/93-08/96,senior 08/96-08/97)

Place: North-Kirgiz Geological Expedition (NKGE) of the State Agency for Geology and Mineral Resources Protection

Projects:
(07/93-08/97) Geology and Mineral Resources of the Upper Chong-Kemin Valley (mapping and prospecting project)
(03/95-08/97) Prospecting and exploration for auriferous mineralization in the Kemin region. Contract with the Altyn-Too Kyrgyz (NKGE)-Canadian (Teck Corp.) Joint Venture

Regional (1:50,000) through to detailed (1:5,000) geological mapping
· Was one of the five principal authors of the 1:50,000 scale map of a 1,350 km2 geologically complex terrain, (the Chong-Kemin Valley, Northern Kirgizstan) which consists of sedimentary, volcano-sedimentary successions and metamorphic and plutonic formations of various ages.
· Specialized in the study of metamorphic and magmatic formations:
Contributed to unraveling of metamorphic and magmatic histories of the area using crosscutting and overprinting relationships among magmatic+metamorphic formations and sedimentary+ volcano-sedimentary successions along with radioisotopic geochronology
Used petrologic and geochemical constraints for discrimination and geodynamic interpretation of magmatic and metamorphic formations
Studied the relationships of magmatic and metamorphic formations to metalliferous mineralization (particularly, precious metals)
Wrote the chapter Magmatic and Metamorphic Formations in the final project report.
· Drafted detailed (1:10,000-1:5,000 scale) maps focused on the areas with key geological relationships (intrusive contacts, disconformities, multiple deformation episodes present etc.)
· Used remote sensing (aero and space imagery) and regional geophysical survey (magnetic susceptibility, gravimetric, gamma) data for mapping and interpretations of geological structure
· Studied geomorphology of the Chong-Kemin Valley
Used aero photos for drafting geomorphological and quaternary deposits maps of the mountainous terrain
Wrote the chapter Geomorphology in the final project report.
Regional through to detailed prospecting and exploration for metalliferous mineralization
· Was involved in selection of target areas for prospecting for auriferous mineralization
Examined the precursors' data: geochemical surveys, prospecting, geophysical and geological reports and maps
Selected target sites for carrying out detailed geochemical surveys, trenching, and mapping programs
· Designed and supervised geochemical and mineralogical surveys (soil, stream & grids, core)
Supervised and coordinated the activity of 3 to10-person geochemical/mineralogical survey teams
Liaison with geochemical laboratory: shipping samples, obtaining results, conducting control of analyses quality
· Processed geochemical surveys data
Statistically processed analytical data, defined threshold values for geochemical anomalies (separate pathfinder elements, additive and multiplicative approaches)
Analyzed the significance of the anomalies, gave their geological interpretation
Selected targets for further detailed study (mapping, core sampling and trench programs)
· Drafted geological maps and plans (1:10,000 to 1:2000 scale) of mineralized areas
· Designed and mapped trenches and pits
· Wrote chapters on geology (Stratigraphy, Tectonics, Magmatism) of prospective areas and geological settings of mineralization in the report Prospecting and exploration for auriferous mineralization in the Kemin region for the Altyn-Too Kirgiz-Canadian joint venture.
Designed, developed, and maintained computer-aided storage and processing of geological data
· Designed and maintained databases (DBaseIII, Microsoft Access) for the storage and processing of geochemical survey, petrologic, stratigraphic and mineralization occurrence data
· Digitally drafted geological maps and sections, constructed maps of geochemical anomalies

June-August 1992

Geological Technician

Place: North-Kirgiz Geological Expedition (NKGE) of the State Agency for Geology and Mineral Resources Protection
Project: Prospecting & exploration for copper-porphyry mineralization

Training-in-industry course after the 4th year in University
· Mapped, sampled and carried out gamma-survey of trenches
· Drafted maps and plans of mineralized areas
· Collected data for the Diploma Project
Geologically mapped the surface of a part of the Andash copper-porphyry deposit
Mapped and sampled mineralization and alteration areas
Compiled drill core and audit data on the First Ore Body of the Andash copper-porphyry deposit
· General work in the field camp

June-September 1991

Field Assistant/ Geological Technician

Place: The Yurasskaya Geological Expedition, the "Arkhangelsk-geologiya" Concern, Archangel City, North-Western Russia
Project: Regional mapping & prospecting for kimberlite occurrence

Training-in-industry course after the 3rd year in University
· Geologically mapped Quaternary and Permian sediments within the Russian Platform
· Gathered stream sediment geochemical and mineralogical samples
· Documented pits
· General field work

June-September 1991

Field Assistant

Place: North-Kirgiz Geological Expedition, State Agency for Geology and Protection of Mineral Resources
Project: Regional mapping& prospecting for auriferous, base-metal, and uranium mineralization in the Ak-Shiyrak and Kuylu ridges

Geological mapping & training-in-industry courses after 2nd year in University
· Geochemical and mineralogical survey (soil and core, stream and grids)
· Sampled trenches (channel and rock chips)
· Geologically mapped a 2km*3km area (1:25,000 scale)
· Sampled areas of auriferous vein mineralization
· General field work

Summer 1987

Field Assistant

Place: North-Kirgiz Geological Expedition, State Agency for Geology and Protection of Mineral Resources
Project: Regional mapping& prospecting for auriferous, base-metal, and uranium mineralization in the Kyrgyz Ridge, the Tien-Shan

Summer job after 9th grade in high school (age 16);
the first experience of work in geology
· Geochemical and mineralogical survey (soil and core, stream and grids)
· Sampled trenches (channel and rock chips)
· General field work

Summers 1977-86

Place: North-Kirgiz Geological Expedition

Visiting parents in summer field camps from the age of 6 through 15
· General work in the field camp, including bugging the geologists by bringing them various samples of Fool's gold and asking numerous stupid questions.

Education    ­ 

January 1998-Present

PhD candidate (in progress)

Place: Department of Geological Sciences University of Saskatchewan
Thesis Project: Fluid Evolution at the Kumtor Lode Gold Deposit, Kirgizstan

September-December 1997

English as a Second Language School
Student

Place: ESL at Extension Division in University of Saskatchewan 

July 1988-July 1993

B.Sc.

Place: Department of Mining and Geology Kyrghyz Technical University
Diploma Project: Preliminary Exploration of the First Ore Body of the Andash Copper-Porphyry Deposit, which contained
research section: Origin of the Copper-Porphyry Hydrothermal System

Relevant Skills and Experiences    ­ 

Computer skills

Teaching experience
· Assisted in teaching courses Metalliferous Mineral Deposits, Metamorphic Petrology (4th year courses), and Advanced Mineralogy (3rd year course)
· Assisted in a geological mapping field trip
· Trained university students in trench and pit documenting, geological mapping
· Trained workers in geochemical survey teams in using aerophotos+topomaps for orientation, taught basics of geology to workers involved in sampling, and those simply interested in geology

Generally useful skills, experiences, and qualities
· Many-season experience of living and working in field conditions in different terrains:
    High-altitude mountainous, up to 5000 m, or 16400 ft a.s.l. (Kyrgyzstan)
    Semi-desert mountainous with shortage of water (Kyrgyzstan)
    Remote woodlands and marshes (Northwestern Russia)
· Have used the following means of transportation while working in the field:
    Two feet, trucks, horseback, inflatable boats, helicopters (the latter as a passenger)
· Basics of rock climbing
· Adapted to geological lifestyle from very early age: both parents are geologists

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