Joe Ruffini
About Joe Ruffini
Joe Ruffini serves as the Principal Resource Geologist at Ivanhoe Electric, where he focuses on advancing projects related to the electric economy. He has extensive experience in geology, having worked in various roles at Coeur Mining, Inc. and other organizations.
Current Role at Ivanhoe Electric
Joe Ruffini serves as the Principal Resource Geologist at Ivanhoe Electric, a position he has held since 2022. He works remotely from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In this role, he focuses on advancing projects related to the transition to an electric economy, particularly through the exploration and evaluation of metals.
Previous Experience in Resource Geology
Prior to his current position, Joe Ruffini held various roles at Coeur Mining, Inc. He worked as a Senior Resource Geologist from 2017 to 2019 at the Palmarejo Mine in Chihuahua State, Mexico. His experience also includes serving as a Resource Geologist from 2014 to 2017 and as a Mine Geologist from 2011 to 2013 at the Kensington Gold Mine. He began his career at Coeur Mining as an Exploration Geologist for nine months in 2013.
Education and Academic Background
Joe Ruffini earned a Master of Science in Geology-Mineralogy from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, completed from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he participated in the Geostats Citation Program, enhancing his expertise in geology.
Internship and Early Career
Before his extensive experience in resource geology, Joe Ruffini worked as a Geology Intern at ARRO from 2006 to 2009. He also gained teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee during his graduate studies from 2009 to 2011. His early career experiences laid a solid foundation for his subsequent roles in the mining industry.
Involvement in Key Projects
Joe Ruffini plays a significant role in the Santa Cruz Cu-porphyry project in Arizona, where he is instrumental in progressing the project into the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) stage. His expertise in resource geology contributes to the evaluation and development of this important mining project.