Donn M Pillmore
About Donn M Pillmore
Donn M Pillmore serves as the Director of Arizona Strip Operations at Energy Fuels Resources, where he has worked since 2012. He holds a BS in Geology from Fort Lewis College and has extensive experience in uranium exploration and resource estimation.
Current Role at Energy Fuels
Donn M Pillmore serves as the Director of Arizona Strip Operations at Energy Fuels Resources. He has held this position since 2012, overseeing operations in Fredonia, Arizona. His responsibilities include managing uranium exploration and production activities in the Arizona Strip region, a significant area for uranium mining.
Previous Experience at Energy Fuels
Prior to his current role, Pillmore worked as the Vice President of Arizona Strip Operations at Energy Fuels Resources from 2006 to 2012. During his tenure in Kanab, Utah, he focused on uranium operations and contributed to the company's strategic initiatives in the region.
Educational Background
Pillmore studied Geology at Fort Lewis College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He also attended Southern Utah University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. His educational background supports his expertise in the mining and resource management sectors.
Industry Experience and Expertise
Pillmore has extensive experience in the mining industry, particularly in uranium exploration. He has explored for uranium deposits in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia and conducted underground radio-imaging surveys in various mines across the United States. His work includes involvement in uranium deposits on the Colorado Plateau and developing ore resource estimation methodologies for breccia pipe deposits.
Key Projects and Contributions
Pillmore has played a significant role in permitting a uranium 'in-situ' deposit in Wyoming. He has also been involved in purchasing ore from independent operators, contributing to the operational capabilities of Energy Fuels Resources in uranium mining.