What industry do you work in and what exactly are your skills?
I work within the Mining Field – Specializing in Exploration of Greenfield and Brownfields development, and my skills are Project Management, Drilling Programs Management, Designing of DD & RC Drilling Programs, People Management, Tenement Management and Geological Report Writing.
What inspired you to get into this sort of industry?
My fascination with rock formations and my enthusiasm for mineral discoveries.
What qualifications and experience did you have to gain in order to establish yourself and therefore become a professional within your industry?
Bachelor of Applied Science – Geology and more than 11 years experience. Additionally, I am a Member of Australasian Institute of Mining and Metal (MAusIMM) and The Australian Institution for Geo scientists (MAIG). I am also a Competent Person for JORC and NI 43-101 reporting.
What is the most challenging aspect within your field of work?
Dealing and managing three different elements, Team of People, Machines and Rocks.
I call it the triangle of project success, where balance is critical in this formula to deliver results.
How do you manage and overcome these challenges?
By communication and listening to the three elements (rocks included) and recognizing the capabilities of my team, machines and the lithological formation. Aiming to deliver the best Geological data compiled on the field.
What has been the highlight of your career?
At Resource Star Ltd – Livingstonia EPL 187/05 Uranium Project in Malawi,
I have added 100 mto the Northern boundary of the tenement (from 8827500mN
to 8827600mN) expanding the resource estimate by following the Radiometric Anomaly into the neighbouring northern EPL. Increasing the orebody by 10% U3O8 Metal Uranium, from 4.58 Mlb U3O8 Contained Metal to 5.038 Mlb U3O8 Contained at Lower Grade Cut-Off 150 ppm U3O8.
At LionOre Maggie Hays & Emily Ann Nickel Mines – in Western Australia, I have targeted a new boudinage of Nickel Sulphide to extend the Mine Life Expectancy by 5 years. The boudinage was targeted from surface and intercepted from underground drilling as well. From the near mine exploration this boudinage has added 16 mt of Nickel Sulphide.
At South Gobi – Mongolia, Tormokhon Gold Project with MicroMine consultancy role, I was capable of identifying a shear zone visible on surfaces which contain PGE, a full rock chip program was implemented and geochemical Lab Assays confirmed the existence of PGE on average of 10 – 15 ppm.
At Moly Mines, Spinifex Ridge Project Cu/Mo/Ag Cupper Porphyry System in Western Australia, from diamond core logging, I have identified a secondary mineral at the porphyry system, the mineral is Scheelite a calcium tungstate mineral with the chemical formula CaWO4 and it was confirmed by UV light at night logging. Total Tungsten calculated to be at around 3.35 mt.
What could somebody expect to earn within your field at starting level or at trainee level?
It depends on the individuals and the employer however, between $ USD 75K and $ USD 85K.
What could somebody expect to earn after working within your field after 10 years?
An average of USD $ 160K to USD$ 180K depends on the skills of the individual.
Who is your role model and why?
I am my own role model because I believe in my capabilities and knowledge.
What motivates you to work this hard?
My admiration for my geological work and my enjoyment for new discoveries.
What is your outlook within your industry over the next 5 years?
Based on the global market demands, I believe the Mining Industry will thrive. However, the boom will be gradual to recover from the current slowdown occurred due to market monopolisation.
As you know, numerous African countries are being invested in due to their rich minerals. Which country within Africa do you think will be the next hot spot and why?
– Zambia due to European and Asian Copper demands.
– Botswana and Mozambique due to new Coal discoveries.
– Zimbabwe due to political changes after ZANU Party loses control.
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Dear Sir,
I am a dedicated geologist and looking to join a company where I can apply my skills in its growth and gain the best professional experience. I have an M.Tech. degree with specialization in Geo-exploration, from IIT Bombay in 2005. Currently, I am working at a manager position in the mineral resource department of Govt. of MP. I have more than 18 years of exploration and mining experience of Copper, Cobalt, Iron, Gold, Lead-Zinc, Bauxite, Graphite, Coal, Fluorite, Rock phosphate, Gemstones, Diamond and Limestone deposits.
In most of my career, I have been associated with exploration and gained experience of step by step exploration process viz. studying tectonic setting, morphology, identifying typical rock associations, alteration mineralogy, geochemical sampling, drilling to the resource estimations of an exploration project. I am fully trained to work and prepare exploration reports according to JORC practice codes, ensuring quality work in drilling, sampling, and testing techniques in the field.
I have good experience of establishment and mobilization of exploration camps, budgeting of exploration, maintaining reports of expenses, drill accessories, manpower and logistics for the company and/or contractors to run exploration activities smoothly. I am also proficient in Interpretation of geophysical, geochemical and survey and mining data in software viz. Auto-CAD, Arc-GIS, Surfer, Map Info, Datamine, Surpac and Mine Sched.
I have in-depth knowledge of mine design, mine planning, production scheduling, production planning, grade control, and preparation of mining and drilling layouts. I am also familiar with mineral processing techniques viz. ore beneficiation and metallurgical testing, Hydrometallurgy (Heap Leaching) and SX-EW of sulphide and oxide ores.
Additionally, I am very familiar with Mining Code, Labor laws, Mineral and Mining laws, Investment Incentives, Foreign Ownership rule, Taxes and Royalties on mining and processing of ore in african countries.
Hope, I explained everything about my knowledge, skills and experience in my field. With this experience, I am able to manage an exploration project cost-effectively.
I have attached my CV for your reference and look forward to meeting you and discussing my candidature for this position in detail. Please contact me on my email rajneesh.singh08@gmail.com and phone 7566329496 at your convenience.
Best Regards,
RAJNEESH SINGH
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