Technical advisory and operational leadership across multiple open pit and underground mining operations in West, East and Central Africa
Working with owner-operated mines and international mining contractors, I have supported projects from exploration and mine development through to full-scale production, helping operations improve safety, productivity, equipment reliability and operational performance. Assignments have included gold mining, industrial minerals and quarrying operations across:​
Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Eritrea, Cameroon, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo
Project Summary
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Project Type
Regions
Commodities
Operating Environment
Technical Disciplines
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Primary Outcome
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Large-Scale Surface & Underground Mining Operations
West, East & Central Africa
Gold • Industrial Minerals • Quarrying
Remote International Mining Operations
Mine Management • Drill & Blast • Mine Planning • Contract Management • Digital Mining • Asset Management • Exploration
Improved operational safety, productivity, equipment reliability and sustainable mining performance across multiple international operations.
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Mining Operations
Delivered technical leadership across multiple surface and underground mining operations throughout Africa, supporting mine development, production optimisation and contractor performance.
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Projects ranged from operational start-ups and mine expansions through to mature producing operations, working with both owner-operated mines and international mining contractors.
Project Highlights
Managed drill and blast operations across multiple open pit mining operations.
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Managed exploration programmes, including RC and diamond core drilling personnel and equipment.
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Developed long-, medium- and short-term mine plans and production schedules
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Managed explosives supply chains, manufacturing quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
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Developed environmental and explosives management plans.
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Produced operational SOPs and site management procedures.
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Managed heavy equipment workshops, maintenance planning and inventory systems.
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Delivered operator and supervisor training programmes.
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Introduced Ground Engaging Tool (GET) rebuild programmes to improve component life.
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Implemented digital mining technologies including UAV survey, photogrammetry and GPS machine guidance.
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Supported fleet management, machine control and ore recovery optimisation.
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Managed contractor performance and commercial contracts.
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Provided mine management and operational leadership.
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Provided emergency first response during operational incidents.
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Digital Mining & Innovation
Introduced practical technologies to improve operational performance, including:
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UAV mapping and photogrammetry
Digital terrain modelling
GPS machine guidance
Fleet management systems
Radar monitoring technologies
Digital production reporting
High-precision drilling support
Workforce Development
Designed and delivered practical training programmes covering:
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Drill & Blast Operations
Mine Planning
Heavy Equipment Operation
Workshop Maintenance
Equipment Reliability
Explosives Safety
Contractor Management
Digital Mining Technologies
Operational Leadership
Emergency Response
Operational Capability
Provided leadership and technical support across:
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Mine Management
Drill & Blast Engineering
Production Planning
Heavy Equipment Workshops
Contractor Management
Explosives Management
Technical Advisory
Operational Improvement
Safety Leadership
Training & Mentoring
