Tiro Nkadimeng

Experience

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  Samancor Chrome

  Nov 2016 - Jan 2017

  Vacation Student

  -Competent B Training.-Exposure to drilling facilities and core cutting machines.

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  Samancor Chrome

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Vacation Student

  - Exposure to exploration drilling sites - Core logging and sampling

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  Samancor Chrome

  Nov 2017 - Jan 2018

  Vacation Student

  Shallow Mining: Exposure to underground mining activities- Underground structural mapping- Grade control

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  University of Limpopo

  Feb 2018 - Nov 2018

  Student Mentor

  - Planning and facilitating mentoring sessions- Organizing joined sessions with the supplementary instructors- Providing excellence with regards to maintaining balance between the academic life and personal life- Responsible for sending sample to the lab

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  Samancor Chrome

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Vocational Student

  Surface Mining: Exposure to Open Pit Mining- Test holes sampling- Grade control - Marking of exploration holes

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  Samancor Chrome

  Nov 2018 - Jan 2019

  Vacation Student

  - Borehole logging and sampling- Surface mapping- Sample preparation

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  Samancor Chrome

  Oct 2020 - now

  Logged geologic core and chips for use in geologic modelling and interpretation of ore potential.Participated in underground ore control to geologically map headings, collect samples, route material as ore or waste, and identify potential geologic hazards.Gained valuable experience using Mined modelling software to build and update geologic models Worked with drilling equipment including reverse circulation rigs and Diamond drilling core rigs.Collected water samples, soil samples and coordinated test for hazardous conditions during site visit using geological mapsReported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems. Show less Track collect sample by initiating, dating and noting times of collection. Implement lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff. Calibrate and monitor instruments to keep equipment fully operational. Maintain strict procedure during sample preparation of analysing using XRF and ICP both using pulverized powder. Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers. adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards. Show less Logged geologic core and chips for use in geologic modelling and interpretation of ore potential.Participated in underground ore control to geologically map headings, collect samples, route material as ore or waste, and identify potential geologic hazards.Gained valuable experience using Mined modelling software to build and update geologic models Worked with drilling equipment including reverse circulation rigs and Diamond drilling core rigs.Collected water samples, soil samples and coordinated test for hazardous conditions during site visit using geological mapsReported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems. Show less

  • Geology Operator

    Aug 2024 - now

  • SHEQ Laboratory Operator

    Nov 2021 - Aug 2024

  • Mineral Resources Geology (GIT)

    Oct 2020 - Nov 2021