Experience

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  University of buea

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1996

  Bsc (hons) geology major and chemical process technology minor
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  University of buea

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Msc applied geology
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  The university of queensland

  Jan 2003 - May 2007

  Assisted students with practical lessons and fieldwork; Marking/correcting assessment and examination scripts; explaining the reading of geological maps and sampling procedures; preparation of thin sections; Scanning Electron Microscope Demonstration at Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis, Mineral chemistry analysis on Electron Microprobe Analyser and sample preparation for ICPOES, ICPMS and TIMS analysis.

  • Geology Tutor and Demonstrator

    Feb 2004 - May 2007

  • Research Student

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2007
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  Bhp billiton

  Jun 2007 - Dec 2007

  Exploration geologist

  Logging of RC drill chips and blast hole samples as well as face mapping in production pits.

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  Crossland uranium mines ltd, darwin australia

  Jul 2008 - Mar 2011

  Project exploration geologist
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  D'aguilar gold ltd

  Mar 2011 - Jun 2011

  Senior geologist
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  Aston metals ltd

  Jul 2011 - Apr 2013

  Project exploration geologist/geochemist
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  Glencore australia

  Apr 2013 - Apr 2020

  Geologist/geochemist at mount isa mines
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  Global ore discovery

  Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

  Consultant senior geochemist

  • Interpretation of geochemical data using MapInfo/Discover software and generation of drill targets for clients. • Discussion of Geochem results with clients and responding to queries. • Ensuring that all data were collected following best QAQC procedures.

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  Transition resources

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  Exploration manager

  • Planned, coordinated, and executed geochemical surveys and drill programs.• Interpretation of exploration results, target generation, ranking, budgeting and reporting.• Lithogeochemical evaluation of exploration data for geological and domain characterization.• Liaison with Native Title and Cattle Station Owners • Ensured compliance with environmental and rehabilitation policies.• Tenement management and statutory reporting including application for new tenements, writing of annual, renewal and relinquishment reports.• Ensured completion of tasks in a safe manner. Show less

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  Evolution mining

  Mar 2021 - Mar 2022

  Geologist at ernest henry mine

  • Geological and structural logging.• Data validation and entering to acQuire databases.• Preparation of sample cutsheets and acQuire data import/export as required.• Several visits to underground operational sites to understand underground mapping and production/development inspections procedures. • Lithogeochemical interpretation of geochemical data for resource modelling.

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  Inca minerals

  Mar 2022 - now

  • Management of all exploration activities including target generation, design of work programs, budgeting, and management of contractors and other Inca staff.• Develop and execute exploration strategies for Greenfields and Brownfields projects with commitment to environmental sustainability and preservation.• Utilising the latest geological technologies (Datamine 3D Discover software, QGIS, ioGas, etc) to evaluate, rank, and prioritise targets.• Ensure exploration activities are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements by building and maintaining a strong relationship with local communities, regulatory bodies, and all stakeholders including traditional owners and pastoralists. • Reporting of all exploration results as the JORC Competent Person for Inca.• Updating and maintenance of the geological database after stringent data validation and QAQC evaluation of all received assays. Show less Reporting to the Exploration Manager and Managing Director, my duties included:• Overseeing all exploration activities related to core processing including geological logging, sampling, and sample dispatch.• Drill rig supervision, ensuring work programs were completed in a safe and timely manner.• Management of drill contractors and other company personnel.• Receipt of data/assays from laboratories, validation, QAQC and compilation of an Access Database to store all data.• Participation in field exploration activities including mapping, soil/rock chip sampling and dispatch and remote camping.• Liaison with stakeholders and service contractors. Show less

  • Exploration Manager

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Senior Project Geologist

    Mar 2022 - Mar 2023