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Ankan Basu; Geologist / Hydrogeologist; ankan.basu@gmail.com; 3048884184

Ankan Basu, P.G.
Geologist / Hydrogeologist

Phone: 1-304-888-4184
Email: basu.ankan@gmail.com
407 Ridgeway Drive, Bluefield, VA, 24605

Objective
Mr. Basu is a Certified Professional Geologist with over 8 years professional experience in
resource and mining geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental issues, and
engineering applications. At Cardno MM&A, he works at the Special Services division
dealing with complex geological and hydrogeological projects. He has authored a number of
journal articles on geochemistry issues. He has also coauthored numerous professional reports to
clients and he is the Chief Editor at CoalGeology.Com.

A major part of his work has involved geo-hydrologic investigations in association with mining
activities. Such studies include assessments of probable hydrologic consequences (PHC) of
mining, acid mine drainage evaluation, determination of existing and baseline hydrogeologic
conditions, and investigations of water quality and/or quantity impacts resulting from past
mining. Mr. Basu has prepared several analytical and numerical hydrologic models to answer
project objectives.

Additionally, Mr. Basu has also conducted many mineral resource and reserve studies and
prepared reports as per JORC, CIM and US SEC standards. He has supervised numerous drilling
explorations for coal; planned collection of samples for geotech studies; logged cores; prepared
digital database and 3-D geologic model.

Mr. Basu also completed multiple projects involving complex geochemical modeling using
USGS software PHREEQC and Geochemists Workbench.


Key Qualities
Certified Professional Geologist (CPG/PG)
Modeler (Hydrogeology) MODFLOW, AnAQSIM, AQTESOLV
Modeler (Mineral Resource) Carlson Mining, Surfer
Modeler PHREEQC, Geochemists Workbench
Programming language: Python, R, JAVA Script
Qualified Person (QP) for coal resource/reserve evaluation [as per JORC]
OSHA/MSHA Trained






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Education and Credentials
Registered Professional Geologist, Certificate No# 2801001899, State of Virginia
Masters of Science - Hydrogeology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 2006
Masters of Science Geology (concentration Geochemistry)
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA, 2004
Masters of Science Applied Geology
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India, 2002
Bachelor of Science, Earth sciences; Minor: Chemistry, Mathematics
Jadavpur University, West Bengal, India, 2000

Professional Affiliation
The Geological Society of America
Sigma Gamma Epsilon

Key skills and consulting services
Certificates:
40 Hr. OSHA HAZWOPER
Registered Professional Geologist, Certificate No# 2801001899, State of Virginia
Alpha Spectrometry Training Certificate.
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Training.
First Responder HAZ MAT Awareness Training.
U.S. Department of Energy, Federal Energy Management Program; Energy 101 Training
Session
Technology and Software
Carlson Mining / Geology 3D Geologic Modeling (SurvCADD)
Geochemist's Workbench Geochemical Modeling
PHREEQC Geochemical Modeling
AQTESOLV Hydrogeolic software
Coal Data Management System (CDMS) Mining software
AnAqSim Analytical groundwater modeling
Numerical Modeling Visual Modflow, GW Vista, PMwin, ModelMuse.

Professional Experience:

Hydrogeologist / Project Geologist, 2006-Present
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CARDNO-MM&A (previously: Marshall Miller & Associates), Bluefield, Virginia.
As a geologist/hydrogeologist, duties vary from geologic and geotechnical and fracture logging
of roof and floor strata of coal seams to hydrogeologic investigation of acid mine drainage.
Supervised numerous diamond core drilling projects, worked on multiple coal bed methane jobs,
performed limestone evaluations, coal reserve studies etc. Used Geochemist's Workbench,
PHREEQC and other ground water modeling softwares to evaluate various ground water
scenarios such as acid mine drainage, contaminant flow path delineation etc.

Coal and Mineral explorations
Exploration and economic assessment of natural mineral deposits, field supervision of
drilling; field mapping, geologic /geotechnical and fracture (RQD) logging of core.
Reserve and resource evaluation: preparation of geologic model; isopach mapping; structure,
fault and lineaments delineation; database preparation of geologic logs; preparation of 3D
geologic model for mineral reserve and resources in CARLSON software (SurvCADD);
preparation of geologic reports as per international standards such as CIM (Canadian
Standard); JORC; USGS Circular 981 and the United States Securities & Exchange
Commission (SEC) in Industry Guide 7.
Site geologic characterization, interpretation of maps, aerial photographs, and cross sections;
data compilation, analysis and presentation.
Interpretation of wire-line geophysical logs for coal reserve estimation; aquifer identification;
water level and rock type determination.
Mine hazard evaluation; roof and floor mapping.
Sampling and analysis of Coal Bed Methane.
Geotechnical investigation; strength testing; Rock Mass Rating evaluation.

Hydrogeologic
Hydrogeologic field testing (Packer test, Pump test); interpretation of field data; derivation
hydrologic parameters using AQTESOLV software.
Monitoring well installation; water sampling and water user inventory data collection, well
abandonment.
Mine inflow prediction based on field conductivity data; evaluate mine dewatering
requirements; seepage through barrier estimation; inflow to slope and shaft determination.
Preparation of analytic (AnAqSim) and numerical model (Visual MODFLOW, PMwin)
model for site characterization.
Stream-flow measurement and evaluation of data.
Hydrologic balance assessment associated with mining activities.
Underground Injection Control (UIC) permits preparation.

Geochemical
Collection of geochemical samples as per industry regulations, analysis of chemical data.
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Acid Base Account (ABA) and Se sampling and data analysis for all coal related projects.
Soil sampling and strength tests especially for slope and shaft development projects.
RCRA metal remediation; bioremediation.
QA/QC; knowledge of XRD, Alpha Spectrometer and other laboratory methods such as
leach test, sequential extraction methods etc.


Research / Teaching Assistant, 2002-2006
Taught various graduate level lab courses at Virginia Tech and Georgia State University.


Selected Projects / activities

Geotechnical Investigations:
Borehole Logs and Hydraulic Conductivity Test Results Marianna Shaft Drilling Project
Wyoming County, West Virginia.
The mining company proposed to access coal reserve using a shaft. Mr. Basu supervised
drilling; prepared geologic, geotech and fracture (RQD) logs; collected samples for
geochemical and strength analysis; performed straddle-packer test (hydrologic test) to
determine hydrologic conductivity for various intervals down to 600 feet.
Hydrogeological and Geotechnical Investigation of Mine Advancement Location beneath
Captina Creek; Armstrong Mills, Ohio
The mining company planned to advance a mine beneath a stream at shallow depth to access
remaining mineral reserves. Mr. Basu conducted hydrogeological and geotechnical
investigation of the site to determine feasibility, implications, potential consequences, and
precautionary measures needed for the advancement. The advancement was successfully
performed following the assessment.
Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Investigation for Advancement of Mine beneath
stream valley near McClure, Dickenson County, Virginia.
A mining company planned to construct a sloping entryway from the surface to the coal seam
horizon, to access reserves for mining. The slope would necessarily pass beneath a stream
(small river) at a depth that was of concern to the regulatory agency. Mr. Basu conducted
exploratory drilling and testing of hydrogeologic and geotechnical parameters, made
underground observations in the advancing slope entry, and evaluated the potential for and
probable degree of interaction between the structure and the hydrologic regime. Provided
recommendations for construction practices.
Mine roof and Roof-bolting Evaluation Pinnacle Mine Wyoming County, West Virginia.
The client wanted to evaluate the length of roof bolts required to safely operate the mine. As a
lead geologist, Mr. Basu visited underground and recorded lithology and fractures in the roof
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using borescope. The client successfully resolved the safe length of roof bolt for the coal mine
following the study.
Mineral Reserve Studies
Exploration and supervision for mineral resources
Mr. Basu has completed several projects involving planning, field supervision and
management of exploration drilling for multiple clients in the states of VA, WV, KY, TN and
OH.
Geophysical Interpretations
Mr. Basu has completed interpretation of hundreds of wireline geophysical logs of various
kinds gamma log, density logs, temperature logs, caliper logs, fluid-conductivity logs,
resistivity logs, acoustic televiewer logs etc. Such logs are essential in identifying contacts and
depths to target minerals like coal; identifying weak zones and aquifers.


Geological Study and Coal Reserve Evaluation
As a project geologist, Mr. Basu completed reserve and resource evaluation for various coal
seams following guidelines established by the United States Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.) in
Circular 891 (1983). Mr. Basu has worked with almost all of the major coal mining companies
including Alpha Natural resources, Cliffs, Peabody etc. In such projects, Mr. Basu performed
correlation of coal seams, prepared reserve maps, structure maps, overburden maps, roof and
floor maps, interval maps between coal seams etc. Such projects involved preparation of digital
database, preparation of 3D geologic model in Carlson Software and preparation of coal
reserve tonnages. Mr. Basu also evaluated coal quality for designating metallurgical or steam
coal.
Audit of Coal Reserve Tonnage: Mr. Basu has audited several reserve and resource studies
completed by other consultants.
Verification of In-mine coal Measurements. The mining company was required to pay taxes
based on coal seam thickness; Mr. Basu visited underground coal mine to verify coal
thicknesses and prepared map.
Documentation of Limestone Exploratory Drilling and Results, Greenbrier County, WV
As a project geologist, Mr. Basu prepared geologic log of the limestone core samples; prepared
split core samples for laboratory analysis; and performed correlation of oolitic limestone
horizons.
Hydrologic Investigations:
Analysis of Potential Seepage between Mines in Raleigh County, West Virginia: The client
was interested to know about the seepage rate between two mines based on various heads.
Water from the downdip mine was to be pumped raising difference in head between the mines.
As a hydrogeologist, Mr. Basu prepared flow-nets and calculated potential seepage through the
mine barrier.
Stream-flow Evaluation of the Maybeury Mine Discharge
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As a project geologist, visit site to measure mine discharge using Flow Mate Velocity Meter
for several months; prepare report of investigation for average flow at project site.
Confirmation of Groundwater Flow Directions and Rates
Mr. Basu has conducted several projects involving proper delineation of groundwater flow
directions. Many of the landfill sites are required to submit such reports on yearly basis.
Water Supply for Mining and Processing Operation
A planned coal mining and processing development in a remote area of Western Australia will
require a substantial water supply to support the mining, processing, and camp operational
needs. There is also a desire to utilize mine-produced water as a part of the supply, to avoid
or minimize the need to discharge water to potentially sensitive environments. The
investigation involved determination of hydrogeologic conditions to be expected in mining,
including estimation of expected mine inflow rates over time as the mine expands, and
balancing of operational needs against various potential supply sources to develop a life-of-
operation water balance projection.
Investigation of Mine Water Storage and Recharge Potential, for Preparation Plant
Supply Consideration
A study of groundwater storage capacities and recharge potential was performed in order to
evaluate the potential for the water from the old coal mine to serve as a viable water source for
a proposed preparation plant during seasonal dry periods. The investigation included
estimation of the reservoir volumes available for water supply and rate of recharge to the old
coal mine. The study included a 72 hour pump test and four monitoring wells.
Determination of Probable Hydrologic Consequences of Mining
Mr. Basu has completed several studies involving Probable Hydrologic Consequences as part
of various permit applications.
Inflow to Shaft / slope
Mr. Basu has completed several projects where the clients were interested in understanding of
the potential inflow to the shaft or slope during construction and advancement. Mr. Basu has
conducted numerous straddle packer tests at various horizons to calculate permeability of
different strata and prepared mathematical model to successfully predict the inflow-rate. Mr.
Basu has also recommended grouting if required in specific zones.

Geochemical Investigations
Water Mixing Analysis for Toney Fork No. 2 and Meredith Branch Mine Discharges,
Lorado Area, Logan and Boone Counties, West Virginia.
Mr. Basu prepared geochemical model to predict concentration of metals after mixing of water
from various discharge points on seasonal basis, prepared Eh-pH diagrams using Geochemists
Workbench to check mineral solubility and dissolution reactions.
Evaluation of "Seep 3" Characteristics and Origin, Frances Creek Area, Lincoln County,
West Virginia.
The client was interested in understanding geochemical nature of a seep. As a project
geologist, Mr. Basu prepared stiff and piper diagrams for the water quality analysis, performed
total acidity calculations based on dissolved metal concentrations.
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Summary of Big Brush Backfill Water to Assess the Relative Rate of Calcium Carbonate
Depletion versus that of Pyrite.
The client was interested to know the optimal lime application rate to properly treat Acid Mine
Drainage 9AMD) problems. As a project geologist, Mr. Basu prepared geochemical model to
assess relative rate of calcium carbonate depletion verses pyrite.
Geochemical Investigation of Mined Materials
A planned coal mining project in Western Australia will involve removal of rock overburden
material, which will potentially increase oxidation of the material and promote leaching of
constituents during cyclonic rainfall events. Processing of the coal will result in coarse and
fine reject materials that display some degree of acid-producing and metals-leaching potential.
Cardno - MM&A designed and executed a geochemical investigation in conjunction with a
full Definitive Feasibility Study of the operation, to determine the degree of potential impact
that could be expected and identify constituents of concern.
Overburden characterization - Acid Base Accounting (ABA), Paste pH and Selenium
Mr. Basu has conducted several projects involving overburden characterization. Identification
of the acid producing zones and selenium rich horizons are of vital importance for all coal
mining applications. Mr. Basu has supervised exploratory drilling and performed sampling for
ABA and Se - as per regulatory guidelines.
Awards:

University Gold Medal in Bachelors of Science (2000) from Jadavpur University, India.
National Scholarship (2000) from Govt. of West Bengal, India.

Publications:
Basu, Ankan (2006): Assessment of Arsenic Mobility using Sequential Extraction and
Microscopic Methods; Thesis submitted to Virginia Tech for Master of Science
W. Crawford Elliott
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Ankan Basu , J. Marion Wampler

, R. Douglas Elmore and Georg
H. Grathoff (2006); Comparison of K-Ar ages of diagenetic illite-smectite to the age of a
chemical remanant magnetization (CRM): An example from the isle of Skye, Scotland, Clays
and Clay Minerals; June 2006; v. 54; no. 3; p. 314-323; DOI: 10.1346/CCMN.2006.0540303.
Blumstein, A. M., R. D. Elmore; M. H. Engel; C. Elliot; and A. Basu (2004);
Paleomagnetic dating of burial diagenesis in Mississippian carbonates, Utah, J. Geophys.
Res., 109, B04101, doi: 10.1029/2003JB002698.
Basu, Ankan (2004): A Comparison of K-Ar Ages of Illite to the Age of Chemical Ramnant
Magnetization; Thesis submitted to Georgia State University for Master of Science; 107p.
Basu, Ankan (2002): Metamorphic History of Sausar Belt, India; Thesis submitted to Indian
Institute of Technology for Master of Science.
Abstracts:
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Basu A and Schreiber M; 2005. Geochemistry of arsenic in mine tailing deposits. Graduate
Student Research Symposium.
Basu A and Schreiber M; 2004. Spectroscopic and Microscopic analysis of arsenic
contaminated sediments. Graduate Student Research Symposium.
Basu A and Elliott C; 2003. Remagnetization and Clay diagenesis in Jurassic Sediments of
Skye, Scotland, American Geological Union Fall Meeting CA.

Selected Mine Visits

Justice #1 Mine, Revolution Portal, Coal River West, WV
Gauley Eagle Property; Atlantic Leasco L.L.C; King Coal Corporation
Pinnacle Oak Underground Coal Mine, WV
Lexie Underground Coal Mine, KY
Clas4 Underground Coal Mine, KY
Toney Fork Surface Coal mine, WV
Roadfork Mine # 51, Bituminous Coal Mine, Beckley, WV
Jadugoda Uranium Mine, India
Kimballton Limestone Mine, Giles County, Virginia
Eastern Ridge Limestone Mine, Giles County, VA
Leer Coal Mine, Grafton, West Virginia

Continued Education and Seminars attended

Water Balance Modeling for Alternative Water Balance (ET) Covers (ASCE Webinar), April 13,
2012.
An Overview of Unsteady Flow Simulations Using HEC-RAS (ASCE Webinar), March 27, 2012.
Mine Tailings: Enumeration and Remediation, Jan 11, 2012.
The Marcellus Shale Lecture Series: Gary Marchiori on Production May 5
th
, 2011.
The Marcellus Shale Lecture Series: John Martin on Energy and Environment; May 19, 2011.
The Marcellus Shale Lecture Series: Rich Nayhay on Drilling and Fracking; April 28 2011.
The Marcellus Shale Lecture Series: Greg Sovas on Permitting and Regulation; April 21 2011.
Modeling and Evaluating Mine Drainage Treatment using Geochemist Workbench (Workshop);
presented by Brent Means, U.S. Office of Surface Mining; June 6, 2010.
Pumping test design and data collection; April 7, 2007.
Evaluating, Optimizing, or Ending Post-Closure Care at Municipal Solid Waste Landfills Based
on Site-Specific Data Evaluations; November 16, 2006
Ground Water and Well Microbiology: Water Well Microbiology Issues; November 16, 2006.