Duane Mac Pherson

Experience

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  Anglo American, Geolological Services Division

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  Staff Geologist (Remote Sensing - Hyperspectral - Thermal)

  Interpretation, integration and reporting, of image data for target generation and/or anomaly detection for the following geological applications:• Alteration detection and mapping• Geology• Lithological• Mineralisation• Regolith• Structural• Terrain

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  Anglo American, Geological Resources Group

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Senior Geologist (Environmental Remote Sensing)

  • Used various tools and techniques to effectively address environmental concerns and managed projects and people to guarantee objectives are met, with regards to: • Land use classification • Baseline monitoring• Anomaly detection and impact assessments• Change detection studies• Field investigations • Mapping of pollutants: acid mine drainage, migration pathwaysImplementation of water information systems• Water balance modelling • Water balance site reviews• Improvement of water reporting structure Show less

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  Anglo American, Thermal Coal

  Jan 2006 - Aug 2014

  • Environmental permit management: Compliance to EMPR; WUL; PAR etc.• Legal audits; Reg 704 audits; Environmental inspections • Monthly Group Reporting and external meetings i.e Olifants River Forum; Highveld Air Quality Forum• Setting up water modelling campaigns; Stream profiling• Implementation of various water models• Mineral Residue Dump Management – Rehabilitation• Representation at various environmental forums• Environmental site investigations• Pollution Plume monitoring Show less

  • Environmental Manager

    Jan 2009 - Aug 2014

  • Environmental Superintendent

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
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  SASOL Mining (Syferfontein Colliery)

  Jan 2016 - now

  Environmental Scientist (short term contract at SASOL)

  • Oversee EIA - EMP compilation; as well as WUL application for greenfield projects• Manage the ISO 14001 system• Compile Geological Borehole and Rescue borehole applications to DWS• Conduct Environmental Audits• Ensure IWUL and EMPR compliance• Interpret water analysis – implement management plan• SAP reporting AND group reporting of environmental performance• Create environmental awareness – Back to Basics• Meet company environmental targets • Establish an environmental improvement plan for the next 5 years Show less

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  SASOL SHE Mining

  Jan 2017 - now

  Environmental Specialist

  Oversee / manage Prospecting Rights and Mining Right applications

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  SASOL Mining

  Oct 2017 - now

  Environmental Scientist

  Manage environmental performance at two coal mining operationsEnsure legislative complianceEnsure compliance to the WUL; EMP; ISO14001Update ISO14001:2004 to align with 2015 updateInitiate closure objectives for closure phase