W. DAN HAUSEL

Geologist, Martial Artist, Artist, Writer,

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Vitae - W. Dan Hausel

A graduate from the University of Utah in 1972 and 1974 in Geology. In 2006, I was awarded honorary PhD in Japanese Martial Arts Sciences from the International University of Sports & Martial Arts Sciences. Since 1975, I have worked as a consultant for various exploration mining companies (Bald Mountain Mining, Echo Bay Exploration, Chevron Resources, Western Gold Exploration and Mining, North American Exploration, Western Archon, and others) and as a research geologist and Deputy Director for the Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS), and sat on the board of directors for a Canadian Diamond Company. I own a consulting firm (W. Dan Hausel Geological Consulting LLC) and work as Vice President of Exploration for a subsidary company of an international diamond exploration & mining company.

I specialize in Economic Geology (precious and base metals, gemstones, mineralogy, mining districts, Archean greenstone belts and diamondiferous host rocks). My specialties are detailed geological mapping, Archean gold mineralization in greenstone belts, diamondiferous host rocks, unconventional diamondiferous host rocks, and colored gemstone deposits.

During the past 30 years, I completed >700 square miles of geological mapping within historic mining districts, the two largest kimberlite districts in the US and the largest lamproite field in North America. My work resulted in discovery of some diamond, colored gemstones, base and precious metal occurrences and deposits, as well as a previously unrecognized gold district (Rattlesnake Hills) and two of the largest iolite (water sapphire)(with accessory sapphire-ruby-kyanite) gemstone deposits in the world. I recovered two largest iolite gemstones in the world during reconnaissance (1,750 carats and 24,150 carats) but left some specimens at the outcrop that weigh considerably more. I was working on a third iolite deposit that is potentially the largest gemstone deposit it the world (estimated resource of 2.4 trillion carats), but retired from the WSGS in January, 2007.

I've authored or co-authored nearly 600 professional papers, general interest articles and geological maps as well as contributed to 72 books and lectured to hundreds of groups around North America. In 1992, I was awarded the American Association of Petroleum Geologist's President's Award and the Wyoming Geological Association's (WGA) Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Endeavors and Contributions. In 1994, I was a Distinguished Lecturer for the Laramie Lyceum. In 1998, I was a Distinguished Lecturer for the University of Wyoming Department of Geology and Geophysics and was presented the Prospector's Best Friend Award by the Rocky Mountain Prospectors and Treasure Hunters. In 2001, I was presented the Education Award and elected to the National Rock Hound and Lapidary Hall of Fame for contributions to the education of rock hounds and amateur mineralogists. In 2003, I was elected to the Colorado Chapter of the International Order of Ragged Ass Miners and in 2004, was the recipient of the Wyoming Geological Association's Distinguished Service Award for Contributions to the Understanding of the Geology of Wyoming. My achievements have been highlighted in several Who’s Who documents including Who's Who in Science & Engineering, Who's Who in the West, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, 2,000 Notable American Men and 5,000 Personalities of the World, Men of Science and 2,000 Outstanding Scientists of the 20th Century.

I have been awarded recognition for my pragmatic research in geology. The honors included induction into the American Biographical Institute's Milleniuum Hall of Fame, receipient of the Man of Science Award, and the Archimedes’s Award for Contributions to the Geological Sciences and recently nominated for inclusion into the Top 100 Scientists of 2008.

My hobbies include art and martial arts – and I have been inducted into 13 Halls of Fame for my contributions to martial arts.