Our guest rockstar

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  Stuart Simmons is a consulting geologist (Hot Solutions Ltd, New Zealand) and a research professor (University of Utah), and he is primarily known for his work on epithermal Au-Ag deposits and geothermal resources. His work is directed at understanding the geological, hydrological, and geochemical controls on hydrothermal fluid flow, precious metal mineralization and heat transfer. Stuart received his PhD in Geology at from the University Minnesota and has published over 70 papers and technical reports in a wide range of journals. In 2014, he was awarded the SEG Silver Medal and in 2018, the SEG Marsden Medal, and he is the SEG President for 2023. He is a staunch supporter of the New Zealand All Blacks.