Daniel Morken

About Daniel Morken

Geologist with over two years of experience in large-scale underground mining and geotechnical analysis. Skilled in geologic mapping, ore control, and team collaboration. Seeking to contribute to a great team by leveraging expertise to maximize production and discovery.

Experience

1. Mine Geologist at Goldstrike Underground

   Nevada Gold Mines

   Jul 2023 — Present · US

   Designs, develops, and maintains 3D grade control models Design of De-Risk and Grade Control drilling programs, track and report weekly/monthly intercepts and progress, assist with yearly budgets Supervise and report out spends to drill budgets and forecasts Compile and validate drilling data; including assay results, downhole survey, geology logging and QAQC and other data collected during drilling Support RC and Core drilling activities through drill and drill station inspections, validating TD’s Geological logging of core and RC chips; update of grade control modeling Geological mapping (either digital or on paper depending on location) and sampling of active benches; in all weather conditions Compile mapping and assay information in 3-D software and correlate it with existing models Supervise sample collection for accuracy and consistency, timely delivery to lab Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required; assist with weekly and monthly reconciliation for model performance and impacts to grade

Education

• Wheaton College

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2018 — 2022

• Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill

  High School Diploma

  2014 — 2018