funded something about their geologist : John Rud has amassed over 50 years of experience in identifying, exploring and processing a wide variety of mineral deposits. Mr. Rud holds a Bachelor of Science and a Masters of Science in Geology from the University of Oregon. For the past five years, he has concentrated on uranium properties and production. His lifelong experience in all aspects of putting mining properties in production makes him a unique Company resource.
Formerly employed at AZCO Mica, Inc., where he served as marketing director, Mr. Rud was responsible for the design and construction of a wet-ground mica plant. Along with hiring all personnel and contractors, he oversaw equipment procurement and supervised all corporate marketing activities.
Mr. Rud is also the former president and director of Gentry Steel Inc., a position that required him to govern day-to-day operations of the public listed company. The corporation is presently completing the mine permitting, the purchasing of land for the processing plant, and procuring the mining and processing equipment for a 30-million pound per year high-grade iron oxide pigment operation. A brief summary of Mr. Rud recent mine development experience is as follows:
Marketing Director (AZCO Mica, Inc.)Responsible for the design and construction of a wet ground mica plant. Hired all personnel and contractors. Procurement of equipment. Supervised all marketing activities regarding the wet ground mica product. Mill currently in operation and producing a wet ground mica product.
President/Director (Gentry Steel Inc.) Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the public company. Company is presently completing the mine permitting, purchasing land for the processing plant, and procuring the mining and processing equipment for a 30 million pound per year high-grade iron oxide pigment operation.
President/Geologist (Aimco Consolidated) Supervised geological mapping of the Gentry Iron Ore Deposit. Supervised Core drilling program to delineated ore reserves. Completed a feasibility program to determine the economic merits of the iron ore deposit.
Geologist Located and evaluated a porphyry copper deposit in the Picacho Mountain, Pinal County, AZ. Leased property to Cyprus Metals Corporation.
Geological Consultant Designed and constructed a 24 TPD portable column flotation plant. The portable plant was equipped with fine ore feeder, grinding circuit, computer controlled flotation column, drying and bagging facilities.