Petrography and Ore Microscopy

Classical petrography and ore microscopy

Ore Characterization

Mineralogy, textures, and liberation characteristics
Iron Ore 2007 Paper

Geometallurgical Studies

Metallurgical process troubleshooting and improvement
Iron ore pellet petrography

Specialty Studies

Asbestos identification in the mining environment
Amphibole and asbestos mapping and characterization
Structural mapping and analysis
Detailed core logging

Tools: Optical microscopy, SEM, EDS and XRD

Dr. Johnson is an experienced mineralogist, exploration and mining geologist.

President and Chief Scientist, Rod Johnson and Associates, Inc.
Adjunct Professor of Economic Geology, Michigan Technological University

Process Mineralogist, Cleveland Cliffs Inc.
Chief Geologist, White Pine Mine, Copper Range Company
Senior Project Geologist and Mineralogist, Western Mining Corporation

Exploration Experience: iron ore, nickel, PGM's, gold, base metals, uranium, diamonds

Rod Johnson & Associates, Inc.
1550 Baldwin Avenue
Negaunee, MI 49866

Telephone: (906) 475-5295
Mobile: (906) 235-0662
E-mail: Rod@RJandA.com
Web Site: RJandA.com