Eberhard "Hardy" Schmidt, 69, has more than 35 years experience in exploring, evaluating and developing precious and base metal properties in the Western United States and Mexico. He has managed regional exploration offices for Cyprus Mines, Amoco Minerals and Meridian Minerals in Spokane and for Minera Hecla in Mexico. Dr. Schmidt received his Ph.D. in Structural and Economic Geology from the University of Arizona and is a past president of the Northwest Mining Association. |