Eric is a mining engineer with a specialty in rock mechanics and an expertise in numerical modeling.  His 15 years of experience in the mining industry include geotechnical site investigation programs, rock mass characterization, excavation design, slope monitoring, ground support design, and a variety of modeling projects for strength calibration and stability analysis.  His work in consulting has involved operational support at various surface and underground mines throughout North America and feasibility-level studies of gold, copper, lead, zinc, and silver resources.