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Technical Team & Consultants


 
David Clarke, M.Sc., P.Geol.
Position: Senior Vice-President, Exploration

David is responsible for program design and quality control of all exploration undertaken by Diamondex Resources Ltd. He has over 15 years experience as a geoscientist including an 11-year career as a project geologist with BHP Minerals Canada Ltd. David led the 1991 reconnaissance program for the Hope Bay Gold Project and was an integral team member in the discovery of several other gold deposits. Immediately prior to joining Diamondex, David served as the director of marketing for Major Drilling Group International Limited.

David is a professional geologist and a licensee with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of the Northwest Territories (NAPEGG). He is also a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - the rules that govern the disclosure of scientific and technical information.

 
David Ritcey, M.Sc.
Position: Senior Project Geologist

David holds undergraduate degrees in both chemistry and geology, and has spent most of the past 12 years in gold, diamond, and base-metal exploration projects in Western and Arctic Canada. He has been closely involved in developing and carrying out a wide variety of programs, ranging from grass-roots prospecting to advanced delineation of orebodies.

Prior to joining Diamondex, David spent more than 3 years with the Geological Survey of Canada, where he worked as part of a research team investigating the structure, stratigraphy, and economic potential of sedimentary basins. David's primary responsibilities at Diamondex will be the coordination and implementation of exploration programs on multiple projects.

 
Francis Moul, B.Sc.
Position: Geophysicist

Francis has been involved in the airborne geophysics industry since 2000. Prior to joining Diamondex Resources, he worked extensivily in the Americas and Africa acquiring and processing geophysical data for clients involved in diamond, base metal and petroleum exploration.

Francis is responsible for the analysis of geophysical data.

 
John McDonald, Ph.D., P.Geo.
Position: Consultant

Dr. McDonald was the V.P. Exploration for both Diamondex and Winspear Diamonds Inc. designing and developing their exploration focus. He and his technical team were directly responsible for the discovery and development of the Snap Lake diamond deposit, acquired by De Beers for $480 million in 2000. His field success is complemented by a prestigious academic career including a 13-year tenure as a university professor in Saskatchewan, Canada and Canberra, Australia. Prior to Dr. McDonald joining the Winspear team, he was the Chief Geologist and Exploration Manager, Western Canada, for Esso Minerals Canada for a period of ten years.

His peers have recognized him for his contribution to the industry, and for the18 months he served as Interim Director for the Mineral Deposit Research Unit (MDRU) at the University of British Columbia. In 2000 Dr. McDonald received the HH "Spud" Huestis award for excellence in prospecting and mineral exploration from the B.C. and Yukon Chamber of Mines.

 
Martin St. Pierre, B.Sc., P. Geoph
Position: Consultant

Mr. St. Pierre, President of St. Pierre Geoconsultant Inc. has over 25 years of experience in geophysics and project management in mineral exploration. He has explored for gold, base metals, uranium, and since 1992 has worked extensively in diamond exploration. Mr. St. Pierre participated in the discovery of several Ekati kimberlites as a senior geoscientist for BHP Diamonds Inc. After leaving BHP in 1998, he was VP of Exploration with Tahera Corporation and then with Plexmar Resources Inc. He was responsible for managing their exploration teams and programs, including Tahera's Jericho project.

In recent years, Mr. St. Pierre has formed a consulting company and has provided his services to numerous major and junior exploration companies. Many companies have sought his expertise in planning and interpreting their geophysical programs.