Background
Ranta, Donald Eli was born on November 30, 1942 in Biwabik, Minnesota, United States. Son of Eli Lauri and Florence Helmi (Lantinen) Ranta.
Ranta, Donald Eli was born on November 30, 1942 in Biwabik, Minnesota, United States. Son of Eli Lauri and Florence Helmi (Lantinen) Ranta.
Bachelor of Science, University Minnesota, 1965. Master of Science, University Nevada, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, Colorado School Mines, 1974.
Geologist, Kennecott Copper Corporation, Englewood, Colorado, 1967-1972; consultant geologist, Climax Molybdenum Company, Golden, Colorado, 1972-1973; project geologist, Climax Molybdenum Company, Golden, Colorado, 1975-1977; resident geologist, Climax Molybdenum Company, Crested Butte, Colorado, 1977-1979; manager geologic projects, Climax Molybdenum Company, Golden, 1979-1983; senior geologist, Gulf Mineral Resources Company, Denver, 1974-1975; project manager, AMAX Coal Company Inc., Golden, 1984-1986; manager North America exploration, Phelps Dodge Mining Company, Lakewood, Colorado, 1986-1993; vice president exploration, Echo Bay Mines Ltd., Denver, since 1993.
Member Society Economic Geologists (Thayer Lindsley Visiting lecturer 1991-1992), Society Mining Metallurgy and Exploration (board directors, executive committee), Denver Region Exploration Geolologists Society, Northwest Mining Association.
Married Linda Beth Hanson, December 30, 1967. Children: Karin Lin, Eric Donald, Kristen Deanne.