About Us

We aim to educate, advocate, and promote aggregate projects that help keep our infrastructure robust and healthy.

Our Data Methodology

How Mineralocity verifies its data is documented in the Support Center under Data Quality.

Our why

The Burgex Story

At Burgex, our mission is to “Solve the Challenges of Mining”, whether for our clients or for the broader industry. We are passionate about the transformative potential of mineral exploration and are committed to fostering smart, responsible growth for humanity. A key aspect of this commitment is operating exclusively within environmentally-conscious countries. This is why our business focuses solely on projects in the US, where stringent rules and regulations are in place. While navigating these dynamics can be frustrating at times, we work closely with our clients to ensure compliance and sustainability.

Education is a cornerstone of our work. We strive to educate both our clients and potential clients on how mineral exploration operates in the US. Moreover, we recognize the importance of extending this education to the general public. It may seem daunting, but by sharing our stories with the world—illustrating how mining works, showcasing available careers, and highlighting the safety culture within the industry—we can make a significant impact for those who rely on us to carry out our responsibilities.

Crystal Burgess — Co-Founder and CEO of Burgex Mining Consultants

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Meet the Team

Meet the people that make Burgex the best team of mining consultants you can ask for. They have combined experience and knowledge spanning decades, covering every aspect of the mining industry.

Stuart Burgess

Chairman & Co-Founder of Burgex Inc.

Stuart Burgess has been involved in the mineral exploration and mining industry for over a decade through his work with Burgex and Mojave Underground, as well as many other industry businesses. Stuart earned his expertise while assisting in hundreds of mineral exploration and mining projects. He is now recognized as a thought leader in the industry and has brought a new light of innovation to the Burgex team with new services and ideas.

Crystal Burgess

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Crystal Burgess is the CEO and Co-Founder of Burgex Mining Consultants, a leading mining consultancy firm specializing in mineral exploration and construction aggregate market studies. With over 15 years of experience in the mining industry, Crystal has played a pivotal role in guiding Burgex’s growth and solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for businesses seeking solutions to complex mining challenges. Crystal’s leadership is characterized by a focus on growth, both for Burgex and its clients. She fosters a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability within her team, ensuring that every project is approached with a dedication to excellence. With a forward-thinking mindset, Crystal is driven by a desire to add value to the construction aggregate industry by helping businesses thrive through strategic insights and efficient operations

Amanda Burgess

Compliance Manager

Amanda has experience as an auditor for 8 years at a microbiological testing lab for medical devices. Her natural attention to detail, prior experience, and education help to ensure every document Burgex generates is the absolute best product our team can produce. Amanda has combined her passions for domestic mining and customer service to deliver the most value to our clients time and time again.

Bill Schnieders

Director of Sales and Business Development

Bill is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a BS in Mining Engineering. His introduction to the mining industry was as a general inside laborer working underground. From there, Bill had a long successful career in the Mining and Mineral Processing Division at Nalco Water. His work experience spans almost four decades and covers all the major mining segments in multiple locations across the US and western Canada. Bill comes from a culture of providing high level technical support and value driven programs to his clients. He is most proud of all the partnerships he has had the opportunity to develop with key mining organizations and individuals throughout his career.

Dan Christensen

Mining Engineer

Dan has experience in several branches of mining such as hyperspectral imaging, GIS and geologic field work. He has a fascination for marine mining and its engineering and environmental challenges. He holds a degree in mining engineering from the University of Utah, with an emphasis in geomechanics and spatial analytics. Having spent his youth exploring national parks, camping and rockhounding, Dan has a strong love of nature, oceans and mining. He spends his free time with his wife Madi and French bulldog Betty.

Jake Tanner

Lead GIS Developer

Jake Tanner holds a degree in Geospatial Science and Technology and has primarily worked as a GIS Analyst in telecommunications, oil and gas, and the mining industry. His work has spanned from generating geospatial data visualizations to excel information dashboards. Additional experience includes 5 years as an accounting clerk in asset management. He is passionate about learning new technologies and techniques to improve workflows and decrease time costs. Jake is an asset to the Burgex team and brings an innovative spirit and a talent for process optimization. His most recent work as a GIS Developer / Analyst for Burgex has played a key role in becoming an architect for the Mineralocity Platform.

Jenny Deems

Mineralocity Aggregates Team Lead

Jennifer is a creative mind that thrives in a competitive, fast-paced environment. She brings the highest level of customer service to our clients every day. Jennifer has experience in event and design planning and coordination as well as leadership and management skills. She is passionate about being part of the collaborative team here at Burgex and is always looking for creative new strategies for developing and building team growth.

Tauqir Sheikh

Technical Lead

Tauqir holds a Software Engineering degree and has over 20 years of Software Architecture, Development and Dev-Ops experience. He specializes in building SaaS applications with extensive datasets and high loads. He is also a successful Entrepreneur with extensive leadership and management experience. In the past, he has worked on and built highly scalable platforms/micro-services and helped architect solutions for applications with extensive integration and load requirements. At Burgex, Tauqir works with the Team to build and maintain Mineralocity ( our SaaS Application). He is passionate about being part of the Burgex family and is always striving to simplify problems and finding solutions to complex workflows.

Logan Gabler

Mineralocity Director of Growth & Revenue

Logan holds a B.S. and M.S. degree in Geology and began his career in mining, engineering, and environmental consulting. Over the past two years, he transitioned into digital marketing and sales, helping businesses improve their online presence and drive growth. Originally from Pennsylvania, he moved to California a few years ago and brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business development experience. He is particularly interested in identifying market opportunities, evaluating expansion potential, and improving overall visibility and excited to be part of the team and contribute to the continued growth of Mineralocity.