Dr. Valentina Sumin
6935 N. Stardust Circle
Tucson, AZ 85718
Cell phone:
Phone:
(520) 904-1710
(520) 469-9929
Fax:
Email:
(520) 742-4175
valentin@u.arizona.edu
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Dr. Sumin is a Russian-born, Soviet trained geologist-geochemist widely known in the
former Soviet countries and throughout the world for her pioneering work in the location
and analysis of large metallogenic ore deposits. She is the author of more than 50
research publications in the fields of Geochemistry, Geochemical Exploration,
Mineralogy, Petrology and Metallogeny. She is fluent in the Russian, Spanish and
English languages.
Now a U.S. Citizen, Dr. Sumin has over 30 years experience in teaching and scientific
research at various universities. She has consulted for many of the world’s largest
mining and natural resource companies. For the last 10 years she has been a
Research Scientist in the University of Arizona and active involve in mining exploration
projects.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, State University of Moscow
B.S. Thesis: Petrology and Geology: Alpine Magmatism of the Aibga Region of
the Western Caucasus (USSR).
Master of Science, State University of Moscow
M.S. Thesis: Geochemistry: Diamond-bearing Kimberlites of the Oleniok-Molodo
Region of North Yakutia (USSR).
PhD, State University of Moscow, 1971
PhD Dissertation - Volcanic glasses and structural position of (OH), H, and H2O.
PhD Dissertation – Mineralogy: Oxidation Zone of Au-Co-Ni-As Ore Deposits and
Indicators of their Genesis.
Postdoctoral Studies, State University of Moscow, 1983-1985
Postdoctoral Dissertation – Metalogenesis of Concentric Structures and Hidden
Lineaments in Relation to Distribution of Ore Deposits, Mexico.
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POST-GRADUATE STUDIES
Structure of Solid Matter; Physics, Chemistry and Thermodynamics of Mineral
Formation; Crystallochemistry;
Molecular Spectroscopy, Mass-Spectrometry and Emission Spectrography;
Geochemistry of Mineral Formation, Genesis of Ore Deposits; Metallogeny;
Geochemical Exploration,
Geophysical Methods for Mining Exploration;
Dynamic Geomorphology, Neotectonics,
Morphostructural Analysis and Prognostic Metallogenic Analysis;
Structure and Evolution of Earth, Regional Geotectonics.
ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
University of Arizona, Department of Geosciences and Department of Planetary
Sciences, Scientific Research Associate, 1989-present
Research: “The interaction of deep tectonic processes with upper strata, and their
manifestation on surface”. Application of morphostructural analysis, computer
symmetry analysis through algorithm, processing of digital topography data of
Venus and Earth, comparison. Participation in Magellan project.
Moscow State University, Geological Faculty, Department of Geochemistry (Section of
Ore Deposits and Mineralogy) 1982-1986
Research: Postdoctoral research and work in Doctor of Science dissertation in
metallogeny of hidden concentric structures and lineaments of Mexico (part of my
dissertation was published in the book “Metallogeny of Hidden Lineaments and
Concentric Structures”, Moscow, Nedra, 1984, p. 272).
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM), Instituto de Geologia and Instituto
de Geophysica, Professor, Titular- B, 1974 - 1982
Teaching: Geochemistry and formation of Ore Deposits, Metallogeny; for graduate
and postgraduate students
Short courses: Morphostructural Analysis and Morphostructural Mapping
Prognostic Metallogenic Analysis for Mining Exploration
Research: Creation of a System of Forecasting in prospecting and exploration for
ore deposits (based upon geochemical models of migration and deposition of
metallic elements)
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Seismic project: Application of morphostructural methodology for delineation of
active blocks and joints (co-project with Caltech, Seismology Dept., 1978-1980)
Moscow State University, Geological Faculty, Department of Geochemistry (section of
Ore Deposits and Mineralogy), Scientific Research Associate (1965-1971), included in
PhD program
Teaching: Mineralogy and Ore Deposits
Research: Genesis and formation of mafic type ore deposits Au-Ni-Co with As and
Arsenate, as mineral indicators of genesis of ore deposits
CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS IN MINERAL EXPLORATION
Altos Hornos de Mexico S.A., Mexico City
Alpha Group, HYL S.A., Mexico
Anaconda Corporation, Denver, Colorado, USA
ASARCO de Mexico
Consejo Recursos Minerales, Mexico City
Davis Trend Gold Mines Inc., Nevada, USA
Fresnillo Mining Company (Rosario Recursos/AMAX), Mexico
Geological Survey, Mexico
INCO of Canada
Le Nickel of New Caledonia, Numea, France
Magma Copper Company, USA
Newmont Exploration Ltd., USA
Noranda, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Panguna Company, New Guinea, Britain
Pemex, Mexico
Phelps Dodge, Arizona, USA
SIDERMEX, Mexico City
International and National Conference and Meeting Activities and presentation of
work: also in AGU, GSA, PDAC and SME, during 1974-2004.
Active Member: GSA, AGU, SME, AIME and other professional societies.
Hobbies: Sports (swimming, jogging, skiing), Books and Music.
REFERENCES:
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Dr. Spencer R. Titley
Prof. of Economic Geology
Dept. of Geosciences
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721
Dr. John M. Guilbert
Prof. Emer. of Economic Geol.
Dept. of Geosciences, Ret.
740 West Las Lomitas Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85 721
Dr. Victor R. Baker
Regent Professor of Geology
Dept. of Geosciences
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85 721
Phone: (520) 621-6018
Phone: (520) 722-0983
Phone: (520) 621-7120
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