Dave Mosch
Mine Manager
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Academic Appointment & Responsibilities
2000 – Present: Colorado School of Mines, Edgar Experimental Mine
Mine Manager
Manage and implement major experimental research projects in the areas of explosive engineering, rock stabilization techniques, geophysical detection, and mining equipment automation for privet companies and government agencies. Participate in and manage underground rescue trainings that are carried out at the Edgar Experimental Mine for privet and government agencies. Manage all maintenance of the underground and surface facilities and associated equipment of the Edgar Experimental Mine.
Presently the instructor of the Mining Engineering Laboratory and the Mine Safety classes
Have co-instructed and assisted with the following courses:
MNGN424Mine Ventilation,
Mine Surveying
MNGN210 - Introduction to Mining
MNGN407 - Rock Fragmentation
MNGN414 - Mine Plant Design Classes.
Professional Experience
1998 – 2000: Colorado School of Miners, Edgar Experimental Mine
Engineering Technician II
Assisted with the maintenance of the equipment and facilities at the Colorado School of Mines Edgar Experimental Mine. Assisted in the instructional activities performed at the Edgar mine. Interfaced with research companies to optimize their use of the facility.
1993 – 1998: Phoenix Mine, Idaho Springs, CO
Mine Manager
Managed the development of a small underground gold mine. Operations included the evaluation and development of a small high grade mineral deposit, and the construction of small gold extraction plant that utilized flotation and gravity concentration techniques with hydro-metallurgical refining of the concentrates.
1989 – 1993: Martin Marietta, Denver, CO
Cost Analysis/Systems Engineer
Performed engineering economic analysis for NASA and Air Force programs. Responsibilities included generation of database computer models to optimize cost and logistics of future launch systems and spacecraft.
1989: Western Mining Inc., Western Hog Ranch Mine, Gerlach, NV
Mine Planning Engineer
Implemented a new ore reserve and grade control system utilizing the Surpac Mining Program. Participated in a re-evaluation of a 10 million ton gold mineral inventory to establish the true ore reserve of the mineral deposit.
1989: Franklin Consolidated Mining Company, Idaho Springs, CO
Mineral Concentrating Plant Manager
Managed the refurbishment and operation of a 100-ton per day selective flotation concentrating plant, which produced separate copper-lead, zinc and gold-pyrite products for specific markets. Responsibilities included trouble-shooting during start up of a plant, and the day to day management of the facility during operation.
1987 - 1989: Nevada Gold Fields Inc., Empire, CO
Mine Site Engineer
Responsibilities included the day-to-day management of a major exploration and delineation-drilling program to establish gold mineral reserve and to evaluate the property as a potential 3000-ton per day open-pit gold mine. Managed reverse circulation and core drilling contractors for two drilling seasons. Assembled assay and survey data and performed several mine feasibility studies.
1985 - 1996: Bureau of Land Management, Phoenix Training Center, Phoenix, AZ
Short Course Instructor
Taught a bi-yearly class on the economic evaluation of small mines for the course in “Mining Claim Validity Examination Procedures” that was part of the curriculum to become a United States Mineral Examiner.
1984 – 1985: New Mexico Bureau of Mines, Socorro New Mexico
Metallurgical Laboratory Assistant
Assisted laboratory manager with mineral concentration and hydrometallurgy experiments. Performed fire assaying and atomic absorption analysis for the laboratory.
1979 - 1981: Amax Inc., Henderson Mine, Empire, CO
Henderson Mine – Summer Internship
Worked with crews performing surface and underground mine plant maintenance activities. These activities included supply distribution and the repair of collapsed openings and haulage systems.
Professional Certifications
Licensed MSHA safety instructor.
Colorado State and Federal ATF Explosive licenses.
Education
Colorado School of Mines
Currently a Master’s Candidate in the Mining and Earth Systems Engineering program
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
B.Sc. Mining Engineering, 1985
Current Professional Organization Memberships (2005/2006)
International Society of Explosive Engineers
Professional Publications, Presentations & Short Courses
Mosch, David, and Harris, Michael, 1987, “Development of Cyanide Leaching Process for Small High Grade Gold Deposits” in Small Mines Development in Precious Metals: Society of Mining Engineers, pp. 157-159.