Ursula Awuah

Experience

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  University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa

  Apr 2021 - May 2021

  Laboratory Intern

  Laboratory work on Bond work index experiment, I conducted on three gold ore samples,a hardsample,soft sample and a blend of the two, to as certain the hardness of the ore and Gravity Concentration.

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  University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa

  Sept 2021 - Oct 2021

  Laboratory Intern

  •Performing Metallurgical test on ;Bond Work Index, Grindability Test, Gravity Test, Direct Cyanidation, Gravity Leach, Diagnostic Leach, Size by Size Analysis, Particle Size Distribution, Acid Mine Drainage on samples from mines in and around Tarkwa.•Performing Metallurgical daily Reports•Assisting Senior Lab Technician and Assistants in other metallurgical works

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  Newmont Corporation

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  Graduate Minerals Engineer- (Full Potential)

  Minerals Processing, Mining(Open pit & Underground) and Business Improvement( Full Potential) Processing•Supported and contributed to the day-to-day functioning of crushing, grinding, carbon-in-leach(CIL), and other processing circuits to ensure efficient gold recovery.•Performed daily metallurgical plant inspections and activities such as mill liner measurements, grind checks, slurry and carbon sampling.•Monitored and analyzed KPIs to align performance with targets contributing to continuous improvement efforts at the processing plant. •Assisted in the smooth operation of the metallurgical lab and metallurgical accounting functions.•Adhered to all safety standards and regulatory protocols throughout the process operation.Mining (Open Pit)•Participated in weekly assumptions meetings and drill and blast meetings.•Assisted in dipping blast holes and performing Quality Assurance Quality Control (QA/QC) analysis with blast IQ on drilling and charging of the holes.•Assisted in priming and charging of holes.•Assisted in assigning trucks to loading units to achieve production targets.•Reviewed daily production tonnage reports.Underground•Supported operations, encompassing development and production areas, including drilling(Jumbo and Solo), mining, haulage.•Assisted in geotech and geology-related surveys, mapping , assessment and the daily inspection routine for ventilation systems.•Participated in the operation and maintenance of the underground crushing plant.•Overviewed and engaged in continuous improvement practices for mine optimization.Business Improvement (Full Potential)•Assisted in ensuring actual and plan sheet mining data accuracy and currency for in-depth team analysis.•Assisted in project administration of Full Potential initiatives and facilitated weekly owner updates for Rapid Sustainable Results.•Supported in conducting Short Interval Control ( Shovel Production, Crusher Optimization).Professional Membership: Women and Allies Show less