Mining Expert Witnesses
What is a mining expert witness?
Mining expert witness candidates typically have areas of expertise in mining operations, oil and gas, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and/or geotechnical engineering. In mining safety related cases, an attorney may request an expert with a Certified Safety Professional® (CSP®) qualification and/or experience in OSHA regulations. Mining expert witnesses may be Professional Engineers (PE) or have advanced degrees (PhD) in environmental science, metallurgy, geology.
What types of cases require a mining expert witness?
Matters requiring mining expert witness services most often involve environmental, safety, or contract issues.
Mining expert witness case examples
Cahn Litigation Services has a vast network of experts and is regularly called upon to locate experts to provide litigation support. Exemplary matters have included:
- groundwater flow,
- arbitration involving surface mining,
- Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and OSHA regulations,
- coal mining company valuation,
- underground mine safety audit in Colorado,
- mining product liability, and
- West Virginia mining accident investigation.
What litigation support work might a mining expert witness be expected to perform?
Expert witness services could include research and authoring expert reports, providing expert opinions, depositions, and/or expert witness testimony in the courtroom. In addition, law firms may seek a mining industry expert for pre-litigation consulting work.
Cahn Litigation Services has the experience required to turn a search for a mining expert witness around quickly, providing the right balance of expertise and testimony experience.
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Mining Expert Witness - Representative Bios
Please Note: All Cahn Litigation expert witness searches are customized to attorneys' precise specifications and preferences. Attorneys are encouraged to discuss search parameters with a Cahn search specialist.
The below expert witness bios represent a small fraction of those Mining experts known by Cahn Litigation Services. These bios are provided to give lawyers a sense of the Mining landscape.
Expert Witness #254280
This expert has been a drive systems engineer, specializing in gear technology, for many years and has been deeply involved in the development of gear technology and active in national and international standards writing. This expert has designed gearing for fixed wing aircraft and rotorcraft propulsion and actuation, and turbo-machinery. Failure analysis and problem solving for problematic gearing components is a large part of this expert's overall expertise in gearing systems. This expert has been involved in all aspects of gear technology including materials and metallurgy, heat treatment, manufacturing processing and inspection, lubrication, stress analysis, rotor-dynamics and testing. This expert has performed failure investigations on gearing in mass transit vehicles, commercial and military aircraft; military and commercial ship propulsion, bridge machinery, cranes and hoists; industrial and power generation machinery; missile systems; and space based gear systems. This expert's experience in the inspection of various types of drive systems is extensive. This expert's experience includes shop testing and inspection of parallel shaft and planetary speed reducers. Field-testing and life expectancy studies of gearing components are also part of this expert's extensive experience in gearing technology. This expert has capability and experience in developing gear quality specifications and procedures for drive system applications ranging from aerospace actuators and missile systems to mining equipment and heavy movable structures. This includes material requirements and conformance, gear geometry and component dimensional accuracy and system performance. Services include evaluation of testing and measurement procedures, and evaluation of test and measurement results. This expert has provided consulting and forensic engineering services to the legal profession on numerous occasions and has served as an expert witness in litigation with claims over 20 million dollars. This expert has provided deposition testimony.
Start Mining Expert SearchExpert Witness #255263
This expert has many years' experience and is Vice President of a mining engineering company with an international practice. This expert is an authority on best practices and standards for blasting operations and consults as to planning controls regarding surface and cast blasting. This expert has significant experience as a testifying expert and has participated as an expert in Federal and State matters and has given testimony in depositions and trials.
Start Mining Expert SearchExpert Witness #260710
This expert has worked for many years as a metallurgical engineer and environmental geochemist for mining and consulting companies. This expert has worked extensively on environmental and social issues related to mining. As an associate professor of an Institute of Mining Engineering, this expert's research and teaching topics are focused on different topics that lead to improve the image of mining and contribute for sustainable mining communities.
This expert has worked as an expert of a Global Mercury Project. This includes the implementation of Environmental and Health Assessment of mercury pollution in artisanal gold mining. The project also included the implementation of procedures to reduce mercury emissions and local fabrication of pieces of equipment to reduce exposure of miners to mercury vapors and increase gold recovery.
Start Mining Expert SearchExpert Witness #216341
This expert provides Expert Witness, Investigation, and Technical Consulting services for Industrial Control Systems, Automated Systems, and Safety Systems. This expert has litigated several cases that involve PLC ladder logic, and has designed scores of systems which utilize PLC code. This expert manages an automation engineering group, and writes/analyzes PLC code virtually every day. Experience includes:
Automated Machinery – Manufacturing Plants, Production Plants
Robotics – Assembly Lines, Semiconductor Plants, Packaging Plants
Control Systems – PLC Controls, Computer Controlled Machines
Automatic and Revolving Doors
Amusement Park Rides – Control Systems, Safety Systems
Bowling Centers – Equipment Systems
Mining – Surface and Strip Mining, Coal, Quarry, Minerals, Oilsands, Conveyors, and Crushers
Lasers – Etching Equipment, Production Lines
Egg Production and Packaging
Food and Beverage Plants – Snack Foods, Cereal, Pasta, Soft Drinks, Beer, Meat Packaging
Breweries
Conveyors – Belt Conveyors, Bucket Conveyors, Packaging Machines, Vibratory Systems
Wood Production – Sawmills, Chippers, Wood Pellet Plants
Patents – Control Systems, Automated Devices, Production and Manufacturing Machines
Contract Disputes – Control Systems, Production Equipment, Manufacturing Equipment
This expert has acquired many years of experience in electrical, electronic, automation, robotics, bulk materials handling, and mechanical system design. As an inventor, this expert holds several electronic and mechanical patents. This expert’s technical background includes extensive experience with digital logic circuits, vision systems, laser research involving Co2 lasers (Class 4 100 watt), and laser diodes (Class 3B). This expert has established and managed several engineering, CAD, automation, and field service groups, for deployment of automated machinery in the food, beverage, refinery, coal, oil sands, pharmaceutical, and chemical plant industries. Most of this work carried over to the field, where this expert managed electrical and mechanical field construction projects.
This expert’s memberships have included ISA (Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society), and AEE (The Association of Energy Engineers). Authorships include Whitepapers for RAM (Remote Asset Management), Energy Management, Automation, and cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) for FDA related validation procedures in lab environments. Intellectual property and patent experience includes work as a Technical Expert Witness involving patent infringement and automation related accidents.
Start Mining Expert SearchExpert Witness #225868
This cellular technologies expert holds a PhD and is internationally recognized in high-speed communication and computing, as well as the development of semiconductor devices for related applications. Before joining a well-regarded university, this expert spent a number of years at a telecommunications research organization as a lead systems engineer helping regional telephone companies transition from voice-centric networks to multi-service networks suited for the Internet era. This expert received an outstanding achievement award for those contributions. This expert designed one of the earliest nationwide, commercial-scale code division multiple access, or CDMA, networks after winning a cellular communication license through a highly competitive national selection process, and was the leading author of the technical blueprint for that wireless cellular network. Since then, this expert has continuously researched 3G UMTS, 4G LTE, 5G IoT wireless networks, and various generations of WiFi technology. During that work, this expert's team used RF coverage software to optimize base station placement on a nationwide scale. This expert later worked closely with several U.S. carriers to design metro-scale radio access networks.
This expert's research areas include switching, routing, performance control, and security in communication networks. This expert and associated researchers invented and implemented methods of high-performance switching, including multi-channel switches that alleviate the speed and performance constraints of electronic switches. The pattern-matching engines developed by this expert's research group are used for processing complex instructions embedded in communication packets at billions of packets per second. The content search engine developed by this expert's research group has been incorporated into numerous cybersecurity systems in active networks and is being developed for machine learning and data mining in applications including cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (IoT).
This expert is also actively involved in the development of virtualized cluster computing networks and has developed algorithms to control code downloading from network servers to end-user units. Based on these algorithms, applications running on smartphones and portable devices can run much faster without consuming excessive battery power. By quantifying information related to usage patterns, large amounts of user data can be stored, helping improve mobile applications significantly.
This expert also focuses on future generations of wireless technology and has developed methods that enable coordinated transmission and reception of wireless signals among multiple base stations. Previously, radio signals from multiple base stations were considered interference. Leveraging this research, a cluster of base stations can work together as a single resource, enhancing the quality of radio signals across extremely noisy wireless channels. This research is critical in accommodating the next generation of the Internet and wireless networks, which integrates numerous Internet of Things (IoT) devices as part of intelligent networks. This expert holds multiple U.S. patents, has published extensively in the wireless and network fields, and has founded and managed multiple companies.
This expert is a highly experienced expert witness and litigation consultant. This expert has testified extensively in both state and federal courts on issues of patent and copyright infringement in communications technology.
Start Mining Expert SearchExpert Witness #238606
This algorithmic curation expert holds a PhD and is an internationally recognized scholar in AI, machine learning, personalization, and recommender systems, with over 180 papers published on these and related topics. This expert has served as editor-in-chief of a prominent professional journal focused on management information systems and regularly participates in organizing and program committees for leading data science, personalization, recommender systems, data mining, and information systems conferences, including leadership roles with prominent conferences in recommender systems and data mining.
This expert has also served as an advisor to several technology companies, including board advisory roles for companies in areas such as analytics, software, online trust, education technology, and related technology markets.
Start Mining Expert SearchExpert Witness #245023
This mining and geologic expert is a registered Professional Mining Engineer focusing on surface and underground mines domestically and internationally.
This expert has expertise in mine deposits and metals, mining operations and management, best practices, and local and national safety regulations and compliance.
This expert is a seasoned expert witness, having served plaintiffs and defendants in over 15 assignments while maintaining a full-time practice as a mining consultant.
Start Mining Expert SearchExpert Witness #278495
This materials chemistry and diesel fuels expert is a chemist specializing in how composition and formulation affect the performance of complex chemical systems and practical materials. This expert consults on fuel, oil, and lubricant formulations for automotive, industrial, and other applications. The work includes analyzing product composition, identifying potential contaminants through standardized and non-standard methods, and assessing the sources and potential impacts of chemical contamination in a range of products. This expert has also consulted in intellectual property disputes, including trade secret and patent litigation.
This expert served in a senior research role in research and engineering for a petroleum company, developing new formulations for commercial vehicle heavy-duty engine oils and greases to meet API, ACEA, and automotive engine manufacturer specifications using industry-standard bench tests, stationary fired-engine test stands, and field test programs. This expert explored new additives for lubricant applications, including novel antioxidants, anti-wear additives, pour-point depressants, dispersants, and friction modifiers, and contributed to patent applications related to lubricant formulations. The work also included failure analysis and lubricant product support for lubricant blenders, vehicle manufacturers, and end customers in the transportation, mining, construction, and agriculture industries. This expert was involved in the technical validation and global deployment of new components and formulations affecting product claims and specifications, the global supply chain, and product registration with foreign governments.
This expert has authored over 10 expert reports in litigation and arbitration matters in U.S., U.K., and Canadian jurisdictions and has testified in deposition related to fuel quality and contamination.
Start Mining Expert SearchExpert Witness #279532
This fuel blending and pneumatic systems expert is a Professional Engineer (PE) who holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and specializes in bulk material handling, particularly industrial-scale pneumatic conveying systems used to move a wide range of bulk materials.
This expert has extensive experience with the supply, handling, blending, and processing of bulk materials ranging from alumina to wood chips, with work across ports and terminals, power, transportation, mining, steel, and process industries.
This expert has served on a prominent engineering society's B20.1 safety standard committee, which applies to the design, construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and operation of conveyors and conveying systems in relation to hazards. This expert has also contributed to a materials handling handbook and edited over 5 engineering publications.
Start Mining Expert SearchExpert Witness #279761
This mining and natural resources litigation and investigations expert has over 30 years of global, top-tier experience in the mining and natural resources sector. A former senior executive at a leading global investment bank and company board director, this expert leverages a combination of transactional and industry experience to provide resources-industry valuation and damages expert services. This expert has experience advising on disputes, including acting as the lead expert on a multibillion-dollar damages claim in the mining sector in the Asia-Pacific region.
During an investment banking career spanning over 20 years, this expert advised governments, private companies, and joint ventures on strategy, fundraisings, debt financings, mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and restructurings with a combined deal value in the tens of billions of dollars. This expert developed a deep understanding of the mining value chain, from extraction to delivery to market, and familiarity with many types of resources, including iron ore, gold, nickel, silver, zinc, copper, lithium, titanium, and potash.
This expert has acted as a trusted advisor to leading mining companies in the Americas, Africa, Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, and Eurasia.
Start Mining Expert SearchExpert Witness #279777
This litigation and investigations expert has experience in international and domestic financial services, mining, and natural resources, combining economics, finance, and accounting expertise with market experience in M&A, public equity offerings, and other corporate transactions. This expert has been retained in over 150 disputes involving entities in over 50 countries and, among depositions, trials, and arbitral hearings, has been cross-examined in over 20 disputes. This expert also teaches a full-semester course on valuation to MBA students at a university.
This expert is routinely listed in legal directories and industry publications, including recognition for arbitration and mining expertise, with commentary noting an excellent reputation in the assessment of damages quantum.
This expert's written and oral opinions have been used in U.S. litigation in federal and state courts, foreign litigation, domestic and international arbitrations including ICSID, PCA, ICC, LCIA, SIAC, HKIAC, JAMS, AAA, and UNCITRAL, and proceedings before the U.S. Department of Commerce.
This expert has testified in English, Portuguese, and Spanish and has experience with group accounting under Portuguese and Brazilian law. This expert holds a PhD in Finance and Accounting, has worked on over 10 mining disputes, and is currently serving as a testifying expert in multiple mining-related disputes.
This expert's experience in commercial and investment disputes covers quantum of lost value or profits due to breach of contract, breach of representations and warranties, direct or indirect expropriation in investment treaty arbitrations, reputational harm, and irreparable harm. This expert also performs valuations and forensic accounting analyses related to countervailing duties, appraisal actions, minority shareholder oppression, failing firm analyses, and various M&A disputes and price adjustments.
This expert also advises on market manipulation matters, fraud-on-the-market assessments, event studies, damages or settlement analyses within Rule 10b-5 and Section 11 matters, and insider trading. This expert's professional experience includes working with investment banking clients on live deals, advising on companies' capital needs, examining earnings and various corporate news in real time, and issuing fairness opinions on pricing, terms, and board review processes.
This expert's case experience spans industries such as financial services, technology, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, infrastructure, telecom, renewable energy, distribution, media, oil and gas, and mining. This expert has worked on behalf of corporations and their officers and directors, investors, funds, sovereign states and entities, private equity firms, financial institutions, auditors, and U.S. and foreign regulators. This expert is extensively published and often presents about damages and mediation to academic and legal audiences.
Start Mining Expert SearchExpert Witness #280323
This workers compensation board expert is a board certified occupational and environmental physician recognized for expertise in environmental medicine and disaster and pandemic preparation. This expert has an active academic and community medical practice and consults to corporations, government agencies, and other organizations in the United States, Europe, and Asia across industries including manufacturing, real estate, pharmaceuticals, computers, and mining.
This expert has worked with multinational corporations to review and document compliance with local health and safety laws and has developed manuals to support compliance in the United States.
Start Mining Expert SearchExpert Witness #281327
Mr. Michael Wick
Mining and Minerals Expert
This expert has nearly forty years of mining, engineering and valuation experience and currently serves as Vice President of the John T. Boyd Company. This expert has been involved in the physical mining, and the financial dealings aspects of the industry and has worked in consulting to mining operations including drilling, exploration, mapping, engineering layout, etc. As an expert witness this expert has been retained in numerous matters in court and for arbitration proceedings and has supported both plaintiffs and defendants. This expert is an experienced testifier and has been in high demand in this arena and has testified both domestically and internationally.
Start Mining Expert SearchExpert Witness #284311
This land use/water rights expert is a senior consulting engineer who assists clients with water management projects ranging from residential development to agriculture and mining. This expert holds a B.Sc. in Hydrology and Hydraulic/Groundwater Engineering and worked for a state water resources agency for over 20 years before opening a consulting firm.
Start Mining Expert SearchExpert Witness #286320
This release, fate and transport of contaminants expert serves as a senior hydrogeologist for a large, internationally recognized engineering consultancy. This expert has over 40 years of experience focused on the evaluation and remediation of contaminated sites and has assisted clients in the mining, power generation, oil and gas, automotive manufacturing, and chemical industries with site remediation, brownfield redevelopment, and litigation support.
This expert has practiced hydrogeology for over 35 years in the Midwest, including Kansas as a registered Professional Geologist. During this time frame, this expert has managed projects and provided senior hydrogeologist expertise on several sites where petroleum hydrocarbons have impacted soils and groundwater. These sites have included petroleum refineries, terminals and pipelines, retail gas stations, and automotive facilities. At many of these sites, this expert has been responsible for determining the sources of petroleum hydrocarbon releases, evaluating the fate and transport of these chemicals, and providing predictions of future migration.
In addition, this expert spent a number of years with an insurance company providing technical and regulatory assistance on pollution claims filed against the insurer. As part of this role, this expert investigated numerous contaminated sites, evaluated the source of contamination, assessed current and future impacts of releases, and provided estimates on release timing. This expert has provided litigation support to insureds regarding the timing of releases and the fate and transport of contaminants on and off their property.
Start Mining Expert SearchExpert Witness #297462
This materials engineering, polymer sciences, and corrosion expert holds a Ph.D., is a registered Canadian professional engineer, and has extensive experience in materials engineering, polymer sciences, corrosion, materials testing, and research and development. This expert has over 20 years of experience in chemical and materials engineering across markets including oil and gas, mining, petrochemicals, consumer goods, and military applications.
This expert has experience in coolant chemistry and related root cause analysis involving backup generators, mining equipment, and diesel engines. That work has included reviewing coolant chemical analysis, coolant history, metal contamination, and additive packages in support of root cause failure analysis for diesel engines.
While leading a materials sciences practice, this expert opined on a number of large matters and several smaller matters involving coolant chemistry, additive packages, and engine failure analysis. One matter involved an allegedly deficient or underdosed additive package used in engine coolant at an industrial facility. The analysis concluded that the package was likely deficient or underdosed, but not enough to cause rapid and widespread engine failure, where ongoing wear and tear indicated that the engines had already been damaged with high metal wear indicators before the alleged coolant issue.
Another matter involved coolant containing an allegedly unstable or unsuitable additive package associated with rapid engine failures. After review of the coolant chemistry, the analysis concluded that the additive package was likely unsuitable for the end use and likely not acceptable to some engine manufacturers. Immersion testing also showed heavy staining, discoloration, and rapid corrosion of some alloys.
This expert has also addressed smaller matters involving suspected fraud and engine contamination in recreational vehicle and automotive claims. This expert has testified in North America and abroad in both French and English.
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