Jeff Parshley has been a mineral collector since early in life—a penchant that increasingly crystallized during his 40-plus year career in the minerals industry. He is a registered professional geologist in seven states and certified by the American Institute of Professional Geologists. Jeff’s work has included mineral exploration, research geology, geochemistry, and environmental stewardship, with a particular emphasis in sustainable mine closure over the past 35 years. His career has taken him to mining districts throughout the world.
Over three decades ago, Jeff began working for SRK Consulting, an employee-owned global engineering and scientific firm specializing in support for a responsible mineral resource industry. He served on the boards of SRK’s North American and global companies including five years as chair and continues to serve on the board of SRK Chile. In addition, Jeff has served for a total of 10 years on the board of trustees of the American Exploration & Mining Association based in Spokane, Washington. He serves on several advisory boards for the Mackay College of Science at the University of Nevada Reno.
Jeff has won several awards and accolades including the 2014 AIME/SME Environmental Conservation Distinguished Service Award for his work in mine closure. He was featured on the Mining Journal’s list of mining’s 50 most influential people in 2020 and 2021.
Jeff was born in Boston, Massachusetts, but grew up in Portland. He now lives in Reno, Nevada, and still prefers to self-collect minerals when he can.