CALENDAR OF EVENTS NEWSROOM » Keeping the Pulse on Potash » In the Forefront of the Critical Minerals Revolution » Embracing Geothermal Opportunities » Safety Should Always Travel With You » Development of a Pilot-Scale Processing Plant GROWTH AND PEOPLE » Increasing Our Organic Workforce » Transitioning M&E Leadership Within RESPEC PRESENTATIONS » RESPEC’s Latest Presentation Slides Table of contents v RESPEC Mining & Energy August 2022 no unturned:stone quarterly newsletter 15141232A MESSAGE FROM RESPEC
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Tabetha StirrettVice President
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2022 has been a busy and exciting year for RESPEC! As the world has shifted back to in-person events and meetings, we have been able to reconnect with our old clients and establish new connections. Similar to the world’s active mining markets, RESPEC’s Mining and Energy (M&E) group has been as busy as ever. During these eventful times, M&E constantly strives to keep our clients and community updated and informed on the M&E markets, opportunities, and more.
Speaking of changes, I am thrilled to announce the recent shift in leadership within M&E. Jay Nopola is assuming the role of Senior Vice President, and I am joining Stephen Kan as Vice President of M&E. I am looking forward to the challenges this new role will bring and working closely with the RESPEC executive team. John Morgan will continue in his Senior Vice President role with a focus on building client relationships and exploring new business opportunities for M&E. I have no doubt that RESPEC will have more great opportunities to share with you and I am eager to see what the remainder of 2022 has in store for us.
With the production of this newsletter, we continually found ourselves falling away from a particular theme and gravitating more toward recent world events and how they affect not only us at RESPEC, but the M&E industry as a whole. Therefore, going forward we have decided to shift our newsletter focus to current events happening in and around the mining industry and worldwide. We are excited to continue updating you on the world of mining and RESPEC’s opportunities in this new way.
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Source:Mosaic2022AnnualStockholderMeeting keeping the pulse on potash Constraints and Factors in the Potash Market
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Another factor contributing to the volatility in prices is the global grain and oilseed stocks-to-use ratio. The global grain stocks-to-use ratio and the global oilseed stocks-to-use ratio in 2021 and 2022 have been the lowest since 2007 and 2008 and 2015 and 2016, respectively. The low ratios increase sensitivity to supply/demand shocks and favor increasing demand for fertilizers to increase grain and oilseed production.
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Potash producers might not be able to sell potash at a higher price because of the farmers’ unwillingness to pay higher price for fertilizers. Inflation and supply chain constraints caused by COVID 19, however, has enabled farmers to sell crops at a higher price, which outweighs the increases in input costs.
The potash retail price is nearing an unsurpassed high of $896 USD per ton, which was set in November 2008. The average retail price was at $878 USD per ton in the third week of May 2022, which was twice as expensive as the same time last year. Unlike previous price run-ups, are these prices sustainable, especially, when the market continues to be at an unprecedented high level? The answer is yes, the prices will further increase from the current levels in the short term (approximately 12 months) before consolidating to a significantly higher level in the medium and long term.
The potash production in Russia and Belarus in 2022 is expected to reduce to almost half of their production in 2021, which will create a supply deficiency of nearly 11 million tons. Nutrien and other major producers of potash in Canada are aiming to increase production by 4.4 million tons at most, which still leaves a major supply/demand crunch. Beginning in 2026, the BHP Jansen Mine is planning to produce 4.8 million tons per year of potash in Stage I. No other project is scheduled for the short term. If the sanctions on Russia and Belarus are lifted soon, the three potash mines that were shut down in Russia since the conflict will not be readily operational because of poor upkeep and lack of maintenance of the mines.
Several factors contribute to the recent run-up of prices; however, the most significant factor is the tight supply/demand balance in the potash market, which is expected to tighten further in the short term. An easy solution to the conflict in Ukraine does not seem to exist, and the sanctions on Russia and Belarus—the world’s second and third largest producers of potash—do not appear to be lifting soon.
The United States corn growers’ cash margin, for example, has been the highest since 2012, as shown in the following figure. Therefore, farmers are willing, now more than ever, to pay a higher price to source fertilizer.
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The current potash price cycle is different from previous cycles, and potash prices will remain significantly high in the short term because of tight supply demand balances. The prices will consolidate at a higher level in the long term because the long-term market fundamentals support an upward shift in mid-cycle crop and fertilizer prices. Exploration activities and financial investments have ramped up significantly, as they did in 2008; coupled with the increased activity in the oil and gas sector, this increase has caused challenges with securing equipment to conduct exploration work. Investment in small, North American projects has also created a lot of interest and RESPEC is grateful to be working with several Junior exploration companies again.
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Supply chain constraints can also play a major role in further tightening the supply/demand balance and increasing the prices. In Canada, the majority of the potash is transported to the port of Vancouver by two rail providers—Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific (CP). Work stopped for 2 days when 3,000 CP employees went on a strike to demand a bargaining agreement. The situation was resolved, but it highlighted the vulnerability of the potash supply chain logistics and overreliance on rail to transport fertilizer from the mine to the port.
Recovering Iron, Titanium, Silica and Calcium Oxides, Rare Earth Elements, and Other Critical Minerals
With RESPEC’s breadth of knowledge in the industrial minerals sector of the mining industry, we have been selected to participate in several key projects related to critical minerals as well as identifying domestic sources of these minerals. These private and public initiatives place RESPEC at the forefront of the critical mineral’s effort in North America.
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RESPEC’s client intends to build and operate a plant that would process industrial residue to recover iron, titanium, silica and calcium oxides, rare earth elements (REEs), and other critical minerals. The approach proposed by RESPEC’s client will provide an environmentally friendly solution based on technically sound principles. This approach will not only generate strategic value-added products, such as critical minerals under a no-waste philosophy but will also eliminate the industrial residue from the site. This process will allow for an effective remediation of sites that are currently occupied by industrial residue lakes.
Aluminum Antimony Minerals
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The Energy Act of 2020 directed the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to update their list of critical minerals. This list is crucial in providing guidance for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds for the USGS and other agencies.
Arsenic Barite Beryllium Bismuth Cerium Cesium Chromium Cobalt Dysprosium Erbium Europium Fluorspar Gadolinium Gallium Germanium Graphite Hafnium Holmium Indium Iridium Lanthanum Lithium Lutetium Magnesium Manganese Neodymium Nickel Niobium Palladium Platinum Praseodymium Rhodium Rubidium Ruthenium Samarium Scandium Tantalum Tellurium Terbium Thulium Tin Titanium Tungsten Vanadium Ytterbium Yttrium Zinc Zirconium Critical
The Energy Act of 2020 defines a “critical mineral” as a nonfuel mineral or mineral material essential to the economic or national security of the United States and has a supply chain vulnerable to disruption. Critical minerals are fundamental in manufacturing certain products where their absence would have significant consequences on the economic or national security.
Critical Minerals Revolution
Critical minerals are necessary in the manufacturing of high tech devices, national defense applications, and green growth-related industries. Critical minerals generally have no viable substitutes; therefore, any potential disruption in the supply is critical to economic and national security.
RESPEC recently completed a project that involved recovering critical minerals from industrial waste. RESPEC prepared an independent technical report for an industrial group under the guidelines of regulation SK-1300, Disclosure by Registrants Engaged in Mining Operations. This report will be used as the technical basis for an upcoming listing process with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
RESPEC had the opportunity to independently verify the technical and financial aspects and concluded that the client’s project is viable under reasonable operational, investment, and market assumptions. This project will make a significant contribution to the critical mineral effort in the local area, as well as establish new economic models for the beneficial use of industrial residues.
The most innovative aspect of the client’s proposed methodology is the combination of a separation plant with multiple downstream processing units to accomplish the complete utilization of the industrial residue feed without generating any waste.
This project is an excellent example of how RESPEC assists clients with cutting-edge projects and innovations in the critical minerals industry.
The implementation of the project will accelerate the transition from the export of raw materials to the production of high-tech products with increased value. This industrial residue processing plant will be one of the most efficient, high-tech producers of REEs and other valuable metals/products in the United States.
6 August 2022 RESPEC M&E Newsletter For detailed information, please contact RESPEC’s Edmundo Laporte, International Mining Program Edmundo.LaporteLead@respec.com
RESPEC aided in collecting and preparing industrial residue samples while adhering to standard industry protocols. The samples were submitted to a reputable industrial research and development firm for independent testing. The laboratory results indicated that the industrial residue predominantly contained iron oxide, aluminum oxide, calcium oxide, and titanium dioxide. Critical minerals such as zirconium, vanadium, scandium, and REEs were also present in the samples.
The project owner’s approach will accomplish the separation of valuable materials contained in the industrial residue under a no-waste philosophy. The totality of the industrial residue will be treated in such a way that, not only several value-added products including critical minerals will be produced, but the by-products of the various production units will be sent to a plant to convert them into a synthetic aggregate with commercial value.
DEEP Earth Energy, Saskatchewan, Canada
Project Highlights
RESPEC was at the forefront of many “firsts” for the geothermal energy field in the past 4 years. We helped guide the drilling and stimulation of the first horizontal geothermal production well, conducted the first thermal stimulation test in a low enthalpy reservoir, drilled the first two geothermal wells in a depleted gas reservoir, and designed the first borehole energy storage system for an isolated artic community. RESPEC will continue to be at the forefront of geothermal development as we help the world through this difficult and exciting energy transition. Read about our geothermal projects below.
Geothermal energy, like all renewable energy development, is experiencing a surge in interest worldwide. Governments and private investors recognize geothermal energy’s importance during this time of energy transition and are spending large sums of money on this form of power. Unlike its more heavily promoted and subsidized counterparts, wind and solar, geothermal energy can provide electricity and heat 24/7 with a 90% capacity factor. Geothermal energy also requires a much higher initial capital investment as well as longer payback period and has a higher development risk because of resource exploration, uncertainty, and the high cost of drilling.
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RESPEC has been a key subsurface expert in the success of the DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp. (DEEP) project for the last decade. RESPEC guided DEEP in targeting its first exploration well, drilling the world’s first horizontal and fracked geothermal production well, and designing multiple well tests including proving thermal stimulation on an injection well. RESPEC ultimately modeled and engineered a unique well-field design to produce up to 32 megawatts-electric gross of geothermal power from the Deadwood Sandstone. The project was awarded the 2022 Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) Exceptional Engineering and Geoscience Project Award stating, “Modern well design has made sweeping the heat from the reservoir possible. DEEP developed a unique geothermal field design to maximize flow rates and optimize an important regional geothermal resource. DEEP’s ‘ribcage’ geothermal well field design may be a transformative application of modern oil and gas drilling, completions and stimulation design applied for the first time on a renewable energy project.”
In a Global Marketplace
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RESPEC is building off our past success in the geothermal marketplace and embracing the inflow of new projects and investments in this marketplace.
RESPEC is leading geothermal resource geoscience and engineering in Canada performing critical subsurface engineering services on 3 of the 6 major geothermal development projects. We continue to seek to expand our services in the United States and internationally as we perform research on enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) and traditional high temperature wellfield development in Guatemala.
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The project is a first of its kind for developing low enthalpy geothermal resources in a depleted gas carbonate reservoir.
Tu Deh-Kah Geothermal, British Columbia, Canada
The test data will be used by RESPEC in a multicomponent, multiphase reservoir simulation for final resource due diligence and wellfield design.
Qulliq Energy Corporation, Nunavut, Canada
The height of geothermal research and exploration was in 2022 with the Qulliq Energy Corporation projects in Nunavut. RESPEC is on target to drill a deep (800 meter) test core hole at the hamlet of Baker Lake, Nunavut, this summer. As part of the geothermal development, RESPEC will design an innovative borehole thermal energy storage (BTES) system, which will be the first of its kind in a far northern community, tied into a proposed district heating system to seasonally store thermal energy for heating in the winter. The BTES system will help Baker Lake meet peak winter heating loads and expand to service a greater portion of the community. The pilot project has the potential to significantly offset dependence upon diesel fuel and help the other 25 isolated communities in Nunavut. Dr. Haiyan Zhou, Senior Reservoir Engineer at RESPEC, has been working on numerical simulation of the BTES system to optimize size, borehole spacing, flow rates, and deliverability.
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The tests are being completed under RESPEC’s design and supervision.
Fort Nelson’s electricity grid is currently 100% reliant on fossil fuels—this geothermal project is an essential keystone in Northeastern BC’s energy transition.
RESPEC provided direction for much of the last year’s progress at the previously named Clarke Lake Geothermal project, now Tu Deh-Kah Geothermal. Two new geothermal resource test wells were drilled in Clarke Lake’s depleted gas reservoir and briefly tested at high flow rates; during the test, a high gas production rate was experienced. Evan Renaud, RESPEC Geologist, was on site during drilling in which he performed wellsite geologist duties. A longer and more comprehensive round of testing is currently being conducted this summer to prove the geothermal resource and gas cogeneration potential for the project’s final investment decision.
“Tu Deh-Kah Geothermal is a state-of-the-art project that will revolutionize the North by creating opportunities for generations to come. Fort Nelson First Nation is pursuing this sustainable energy project to create a vibrant future for our people and our neighboring communities.”
– Chief Gale of Fort Nelson First Nation, Chair of Deh Tai LP
Tu Deh-Kah Geothermal is in the early stages of development with the goal of providing up to 7-15MW of clean, geothermal electricity in Northeastern BC, British Columbia’s first geothermal electricity facility and amongst the first in Canada. The site will host a binary system using an Organic Rankine Cycle power plant given the low-grade geothermal resource.
Mita Geothermal Field, Cerro Blanco Gold Mine, Guatemala In 2022, RESPEC was contracted by Bluestone Resources to help develop the geothermal wellfield at the Mita Geothermal Field project as part of the Cerro Blanco Gold Mine expansion in Guatemala. The geothermal field has 18 wells that were drilled in the early 2010s. Three of the wells produce commercial level hot water and steam, but the field lacks sufficient injection capacity for power generation. RESPEC conducted an injection well that targets evaluation and wellfield development strategy early this year. Bluestone Resources plans to continue developing resources later this year and in 2023; RESPEC will support drilling and testing of up to three new injection wells and stimulation of current potential production and injection wells.
For detailed information, please contact RESPEC’s Matt Minnick Geothermal Program Manager, Matthew.Minnick@respec.com
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The Mita Geothermal project is located in southeast Guatemala approximately 160 kilometers by road from the capital, Guatemala City. The nearest power grid is Asunción Mita, a community of about 15,000 people approximately ten kilometers from the project. A total of 18 geothermal wells have been drilled, including nine slim holes and ten standard diameter wells. US$60 million has been invested into the project to date.
Because pathways are often the limiting factor in geothermal systems, EGS Collab is investigating ways to maximize the usefulness of natural fractures that exist in rock formations.
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While rock on the 4100 Level of Sanford Underground Research Facility isn’t hot, it gives the EGS Collab a place to test a method called “hydraulic shearing” to open, or stimulate, a matrix of preexisting natural fractures in their testbed. ‘By opening them and causing them to shift slightly, the roughness of the fractures keeps them propped open,’ said Tim Kneafsey, a staff earth scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) who leads the EGS Collab research group. ‘This self-propping allows water to flow through and–in hot rock environments–transfer heat.’”
SURF Geothermal CoLLab, South Dakota, United States RESPEC is supporting EGS research at the Sanford Underground Research Facility. Researchers are using the rock in the 4100 Level to test control, monitor, model, and characterize induced fractures for fluid flow and geothermal energy extraction in deeper high temperature rocks. RESPEC is also supporting the monitoring and testing of the hydraulic fracturing. EGS has the potential to be the future of geothermal energy, which makes it possible to produce geothermal power and heat anywhere in world.
‘Hot rock is an abundant resource in the U.S., but it is often missing open pathways that allow you to extract the heat.’
10 August 2022 RESPEC M&E Newsletter As we continue to understand the evolving conditions of our current environment, RESPEC strives to support our clients at various locations. With RESPEC’s continued travel to our clients’ sites, safety remains an utmost priority for our employees, especially when international travel is required. We encourage our personnel to properly prepare for their travel and coordinate logistics by communicating with the client regarding site safety and other unique travel and on-site operation challenges. Other preparations consist of visiting the U.S. Department of State website to identify any safety/security risks and review the Customs requirements. We want to ensure that our employees feel safe as they develop relationships with our clients in new regions of the world. To assist in travel preparations and on-site arrival, RESPEC has compiled the following “Know Before You Go” guide. This guide provides a checklist to support our team and ensure everyone remains safe. safety should always travel with you For detailed information, please contact RESPEC’s Tyler Artz, Instrumentation Specialist, Tyler.Artz@respec.com Know Before You Go Tips From Our On-Site Experts NEWSROOM or James Brown, Health and Safety Director James.Brown@respec.com TransportationDestination Methods Lodging and Accommodations Time Zone Changes VaccinationSecurityInterpreters Requirements Insurance Identification Documentation (e.g., passport and work visa) By reviewing this guide in advance, our personnel can efficiently travel and have adequate knowledge of a client’s site(s). We want our employees to return home safely to their families, friends, and communities. We encourage the use of this guide by more than just our RESPEC team. What else do you look for when preparing for your travel? Required Personal Protection Equipment Site SignageRoutesMapsofEgressandMeaning Active/Passive Work Area Vehicle WeatherMaintenanceConditions Health and Safety Plan Special Conditions Travel Preparation: on-site Preparation:
For the Extraction of Rare Earth Elements From Coal and Coal By-Products
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Various parameters and testing conditions have been evaluated in laboratory and pilot plant testing programs to optimize this process, which includes pretreating the feed at high temperatures, adjusting chemical additives, and generating acid to be used in the extraction process. As a student working on this project, Lauren Pennington’s role was to assist with the laboratory tests and aid in the data management. To support the discovery of an economically feasible recovery manner, she conducted several bench-scale level experiments and a sample treatment by thermal analysis, as well as compiled the results. These efforts also allow for the commercialization of the extraction procedure.
Dr.RickHonaker,Dr.XinboYang,andLaurenPenningtoninfrontofanacid-leaching setuplocatedintheUniversityofKentucky’sMiningandMineralsResourceBuilding. For detailed information, please contact RESPEC’s Lauren Pennington, Staff Engineer Lauren.Pennington@respec.com
To complete this task, a fully operational pilot-scale processing plant was built in western Kentucky with the intent of handling various feedstocks at ¼ ton per hour. Although this project is ongoing, the progress has already confirmed that the plant can successfully recover rare earth elements and produce rare earth oxides at purity levels greater than 90%. Some of these rare earth elements and critical minerals include Y, Pr, Nd, Gd, Dy, Co, Mn, Ga, Sr, and Li. Although recovery is achievable, some interest in optimizing the process and profitability exists; therefore, further research and assessments are being conducted.
During the last several years, the University of Kentucky has partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy to evaluate the feasibility of extracting rare earth elements from coal and coal by-products. The purpose of this project is to address the continuing increase in demand for rare earth elements in an efficient, sustainable, and economically viable manner. With limited amounts of conventional rare earth resources available in the United States, as well as a growing need for advancing technologies, this effort has become incredibly important.
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Through the Pursuit of New Full-Time Hires and Interns
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Ellie Leavitt has more than 30 years of experience in minerals exploration and environmental permitting. She has explored for precious metals, uranium, and rare earth elements throughout the western United States and worked in environmental permitting for the private and public sectors. Ellie joined RESPEC this spring as a technical writer in the Reno, Nevada, office. She is excited to be working on new projects and helping with technical reports, including those written in accordance with NI 43-101 regulations.
Since the start of 2022, the RESPEC M&E team has experienced much organic growth through new full-time hires as well as summer interns. A few of those new hires include: Timothy Jayne, Liam Cooper, Michael Ball, Yohaly Mwamba, Ellie Leavitt, Casey Ballard, Narmandakh Sarantsatsral, Lauren Pennington, Maggie Sebert, David Anaka, and Anastasia Xenaki. Learn about their experience and what brought them to RESPEC: Lauren Pennington Lauren Pennington recently graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science degree in mining engineering. She interned at RESPEC during her final year of college. As an undergraduate student, she worked on several research projects in minerals processing. These projects focused on the extraction of rare earth elements from coal and coal by-products, running radio frequency identification tracer tests on heavy media cyclones, setting up full plant circuit tests, and comparing stack sizers and flotation. Lauren joined RESPEC’s Lexington, Kentucky, office to help the Mining & Energy (M&E) group expand into environmental services.
Casey Ballard Casey Ballard is an undergraduate student at Clemson University in South Carolina studying biosystems engineering and will graduate next year. He has been focusing his studies on bacteria and their uses for energy production and waste management. Casey is a summer intern at RESPEC working in the Cavern Geomechanics group. Casey is working on a modeling program for hydrogen consumption in storage caverns and applying his knowledge in real world circumstances.
Ellie Leavitt, PhD, CPG
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Yohaly Mwamba Yohaly Mwamba recently graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Science degree in geology. His previous work experience in Alberta’s Oil and Gas industry seamlessly transitioned into an academic realm related to the M&E sector. Yohaly is working as a geological intern for RESPEC’s Saskatoon, Canada, office and is combining his past work experience and education to expand his knowledge in the Geologic industry and aid in providing practical solutions for RESPEC clients. Yohaly is excited to be working in the field with the RESPEC team in Sarasota, Florida, on some upcoming projects.
Working at RESPEC, I’ve enjoyed the scope of work and its uniqueness, as well as the positive work environment!
- Maggie sebert
Narmandakh Sarantsatsral Narmandakh Sarantsatsral is a Ph.D. student at the University of Utah in mining engineering and will graduate at the end of 2022. He is currently working out of RESPEC’s Lexington, Kentucky, office as an intern for the M&E team, helping with a potential project proposal for a Mongolian large coal mine. Narmandakh’s research is focused on increasing the mine’s worth in its lifetime by using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, which includes the downstream process chain from the geology to the product selling.
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Please join us in congratulating Jay and Tabetha on their new roles! “These promotions show M&E is on a healthy track for the future.”
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RESPEC prides itself on its greatest asset: our people. We strive to create a culture that allows us to develop our employee-owners and promote them internally. That is why we are pleased to announce the promotions of Jay Nopola and Tabetha Stirrett to Senior Vice President and Vice President of Mining & Energy (M&E), respectively. Their new roles became effective July 1, 2022. Jay took over the position from John Morgan, who had held it since 2014. During his tenure, John oversaw M&E’s continuous expansion, diversification, and growth into a $19.5M business. He will continue as a Senior Vice President of RESPEC and actively work to maintain client relationships; guide the company’s environment, social, and governance (ESG) strategy; mentor the next generation of M&E leaders; and ensure a smooth transition for Jay and Tabetha.
Successful Succession Planning Ensures Continued Quality of Work
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M&E leadership within RESPEC
John Morgan
Jay is the fourth person to lead M&E over RESPEC’s 53-year history—a testament to the business unit’s longevity and our commitment to developing long-lasting leaders in our industry. Since joining the company in 2011, he has provided geological and geotechnical engineering, broadened RESPEC’s Hard Rock Mechanics expertise beyond the salt and potash markets, transformed our service offerings, and grown our client base. This dedication to pursue opportunities and expand M&E’s success propelled Jay’s promotion from M&E Vice President to Senior Vice President. Tabetha, RESPEC Canada’s Co-President, stepped into the role of an M&E Vice President, joining the rank with Stephen Kan. Her expertise in potash, oil and gas, gold, and coal has taken her all over the world, from North America to southeast Asia. Since coming on board in 2016 through an acquisition, Tabetha has made tremendous strides in expanding RESPEC’s mining and energy presence in Canada and globally. As the new M&E Vice President, she looks forward to collaborating with the senior leadership of other business units to expand M&E services to a new client base. Empowering our employee-owners in their succession strengthens us. Jay’s and Tabetha’s promotions position the company for significant growth potential as they lead M&E to fill key roles, diversify its client base, and grow its four market sectors: Metals, Construction Materials, Industrial Materials, and Energy.
14 August 2022 RESPEC M&E respec’sNewsletterlatest presentation slides PRESENTATIONS Deevelopment of a Directiional Cooling Induced Fracturing (DCIF) Technology for near wellbore stress estimation in geothermal reser voirs PI: Samuel Voegel (RESPEC) Maciej Trzec ak (Un versity of W sconsin Mad son) Project Officer: Zachary Frone, Total Project Funding: $1,422,214 May 18th, 2022 Presented by Sam Voegeli, Energy Consultant Sam.Voegeli@respec.com Development of a Directional Cooling Induced Fracturing (DCIF) Technology for near wellbore stress estimation in geothermal reservoirs Presented by Jai Duhan SMRI, May Jai.Duhan@2022respec.com Hydrogen Storage Capacity of Salt Caverns in Various North American Salt Deposits Sam Voegeli Cavern and Underground S orage Consu tant sam voegel @respec com MAy 18, 2022 H Hydrogen Storage in the Williston Basin RESPEC.com Presented by Sam Voegeli, Solution Mining Consultant Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, May 2022 Sam.Voegeli@respec.com Hydrogen Storage in the Williston Basin View All RESPEC Presentations on RESPEC.com
15 August 2022 RESPEC M&E Newsletter Thank You As in-person conferences begin to return more regularly in 2022, we are so looking forward to meeting safely and reconnecting with our business contacts and acquaintances. To accomodate those that are more comfortable meeting virtually, we will continue with virtual participation as well. Whatever the platform, we are thankful for the opportunity to continue serving you and creating solutions that fit your needs. august—october 2022 conference schedule VTCA Fall ConferenceTransportation Norfolk, VA aug 8—10 Department of Energy Carbon Management Meeting Pittsburg, PA Aug 15—16 Kentucky PEM Lexington, KY aug 9 Geothermal Rising Conference Reno, NV aug 28—31 SMRI Fall Conference Chester, UK sep 18—21 Nevada AssociationMiningConvention Lake Tahoe, NV SEP 7—10 Precious Metals Summit Beaver Creek Beaver Creek, CO sep 13—16 International Slope Stability Conference Tuscon, AZ Oct 17—21 National Association of Abandoned Mines Conference Grand Junction, CO Oct 16—20 CALENDAR OF EVENTS let’s connect (or reconnect) Kansas Geology and Well Technology Seminar Wichita, KS Oct 25—26 Stay connected with RESPEC digitally through our social media accounts or contact Tabetha Tabetha.Stirrett@respec.comStirrett RESPEC.com
