M INERALS ADVISORY G ROUP, LLC
JAMES F MINNO
EDUCATION
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1976, B.A., Anthropology, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
1976, B.A., Oriental Studies, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
SUMMARY
Forty (40) years’ experience in the minerals industry as a project and personnel manager with emphasis on
metallurgical research and process development. Conduct metallurgical investigations ranging from
preliminary evaluation of new mineral resources to process improvements in operating mineral processing
plants.
EXPERIENCE
2007-Present, Minerals Advisory Group R&D, VP Operations
2003-2007 Metallurgical Consultant
Partial Client List
 Peru Copper, Inc., Toromocho Project, Cu-Mo, Flotation and Heap Leaching
 Mercator Minerals, Mineral Park Project, Cu-Mo, Flotation
 Capital Gold, El Chanate Project, Au Leach, Sample Preparation, Metallurgical, & Analytical
Laboratory Design
 BHP Billiton, Pinto Valley Project, Cu-Mo, Flotation
 Quadra Mining, Robinson Project, Mo, Flotation (Pyrite Depression)
 Silver Standard Minerals, Inc., Pirquitas Project, Ag-Zn-Sn, Heavy Media and Flotation
 Zinc Ox Corp., Las Damas Project, Heavy, Zn-Pb, Gravity Concentration, and Flotation
 Western Silver, Inc., Penasquito Project, Pb-Zn-Au-Ag, Heavy Media and Flotation
 AVEN Associates, LLC, Diablito Project, Au-Ag, Flotation
 Southern Peru Copper, Las Chancas Project, Cu-Mo, Flotation
1991 – 2002, METCON Research, Inc., Tucson, Arizona, Metallurgist
 Metallurgical research and process development including extensive focus on hydrometallurgy (column,
agitation, and pressure leach testing), solvent extraction, flotation testing, solid/liquid separation, gravity
concentration, and heavy media separation.
 Set-up onsite laboratory testing facilities that conduct feasibility research in locations throughout the
United States and various countries such as Burma, Mongolia, and Panama.
 Conducted an onsite project that produced the first cathode copper in Asia.
1988 – 1991, Ceralox Corporation, Tucson, Arizona, Production Supervisor
 Scheduled and coordinated production, maintenance, analytical and research personnel production of high
purity alumina powders for use in the ceramics industry.
 Streamlined production procedures and initiated improvements that cut processing time and increased
production capacity. Also created a flexible flow sheet that allowed for the development of new products and
kept the production budget on target.
1972 – 1988, Mountain States R&D International, Inc., Tucson, Arizona
Manager – Special Project/Partner (1987–1988)
 Significantly contributed to establishing MSRDI as a world leader in mineral technology.
Metallurgist (1982–1987)
 Facilitated domestic & foreign projects through all steps from initial exploration through production
including metallurgical testing, feasibility studies, engineering & construction, and plant set-up.
Metallurgical Laboratory & Pilot Plant Manager (1980–1982)
 Scheduled and coordinated technicians and project engineers working on up to 40 concurrent projects in
both the metallurgical laboratory and pilot plant.
Laboratory & Pilot Plant Supervisor (1978–1980)
 Supported senior process engineers in metallurgical investigations from proposal through final report.
Senior Metallurgical Technician (1974–1978)
Analytical Technician/Sample Preparation Supervisor (1972–1974)
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