Ruslan Erzhanov

Experience

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  Demex Gold Company

  Feb 2006 - Jan 2008

  Exploration Geologist

  Main duties: Sampling, logging and compilation of primary data, ongoing exploration database administration, geology and mineralisation modelling. Maintenance of QA/QC procedures for analytical works, preliminary resource estimation. Involvement in exploration design and planning, project logistics and other works conducted by the geological department at site.

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  Kazakhmys PLC

  Jan 2008 - Nov 2012

  Resource/Exploration Geologist

  Supervision of geology department on site. Geology team management and logistics. Overseeing production activities (grade control, sampling, in-pit geological mapping and ‘ore spotting’ activities; updating of geological database; control of ore stockpile activities; directly liaise and interact with D&B and haulage Contractors; reserves/resource modelling and reconciliation estimation etc.). Development and implementation of exploration and Resource delineation drilling programmes, ongoing development and upgrades to the 3D geological models. Providing support for short and long-term mine production planning. Inspecting mining areas for unsafe working conditions and structures. Daily, weekly and monthly reporting to Management (plus organising of staff according to the needs of the mine through coordinating activities relating to geologic development, ore scheduling and resolution of geological grade). Show less

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  Mining company «Central Asia Resources» - Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan

  Nov 2012 - Jan 2013

  Senior Exploration/Mine Geologist

  SOP and QAQC designing, full database administration. Supervision of QA/QC procedures during exploration. Building preliminary and final geological, structural, mineralisation wireframes as well as maiden resource estimation. Interaction with mining team on short/long-term planning and designing of open pit/underground mining. Grade control procedures update and implementation at the mine. Supervising the geological department of the project. Reporting to authorities as part of contract requirements.Overall development of the project, working with contractors, state agencies. Liaison with international consulting companies. Weekly meetings and reporting to senior management. Show less

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  Manas Resources Limited

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Project Manager / Exploration Geologist

  Evaluation of exploration properties, exploration status reviews, historical data compilation and exploration programme management. Undertaking Mineral Resource estimates using both 2D paper-based and 3D computer methodologies for projects at various stages of development in accordance with local state and JORC reporting standard. Assisting with international audit/consulting companies. Preparation of detailed weekly and monthly reporting to Management.

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  Wardell Armstrong

  Apr 2013 - now

  General Director / Principle Geologist

  Main duties as a General Director; Leading Kazakhstan office as well as CIS countries. Project Management and liaison with the clients. Interaction with international team of the company. Daily reporting to head office, budgeting, and financial reporting. VC meetings with company regional Directors. Technical report writing on JORC and NI43-101 compliant. Exploration managements and daily fieldwork supervision, as well as on-site audits and geology/resource reviews. Undertake Mineral Resource Estimates and report mainly for: gold, silver, copper, moly, tin, nickel, lead, zinc, iron. Rare earth metals and industrial minerals.Heavily involved in:• Designing exploration/confirmation programmes to update maiden or existing Mineral Resources;• Field work supervision and audits. Site visits and project management.• Detailed 3D modelling of lithology, structure and grade for Resource Estimation;• QAQC review/analysis, Geostatistical Analysis, Variography and Kriging Neighbourhood Analysis;• Resource models (i.e. modelling and estimation, reconciliation, and technical reporting); and• Mining project consulting and road mapping. Show less