SNapon_Work Experience Report_2015
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- The document outlines the work experience of an exploration geologist, including 25 years of experience exploring for various commodities like gold, iron ore, and base metals across multiple African countries. - Their current role is as Chief Geologist for Benzu Minerals, where they manage multi-commodity exploration programs in West Africa, explore for gold, iron ore, coal and bauxite, and liaise with governments. - Previous roles include exploring for companies like Anglo American, BHP Billiton, and AngloGold Ashanti, managing exploration programs, evaluating new opportunities, and making several discoveries across Africa.
SNapon_Work Experience Report_2015
- 1. SNapon_Work Experience Report_2015 Page 1 of 5 WORK EXPERIENCE Management of green-fields and brown fields exploration for industrial minerals in which Benzu Minerals has an interest, principally Gold, Iron Ore, Coal, Base Metals. Also evaluating new opportunities as they arise. With Benzu Minerals, we offer consultancy: •Manage multi-commodity exploration throughout West Africa •Management of advanced stage exploration programs •Recruitment and development West Africa Exploration team •Geological evaluation and exploration •Project evaluation, planning and execution •Management of overall site operations •Government liaison and reporting Since completing his PhD in applied geology in 1988 at University of Franche-Comté, Besançon, France, I have been working with some of the largest mining companies in the world: Anglo American Corp, Anglo Gold Ashanti and BHP Billiton; but I have also worked for junior companies (Boliden International Mining, Sanu Resources) as well as an independent consultant. During these 25 years I have undertaken exploration in different African countries (Burkina Faso, Niger, Togo, Mali, Guinea, Liberia, South Africa, DRC, Ethiopia and Tanzania), looking for various commodities - base metal (Cu, Pb, Zn), gold, iron ore and bauxite – hosted in a variety of mineral deposit types. I’m highly regarded as a very methodical and conscientious geologist, with a proven track record of discoveries in Africa. He is fluent in French and English as well in West African dialects. By working in various parts of Africa, I have acquired a very unique technical knowledge of the geology of Africa and its mineral deposits, but also the fundamental experience in managing different cultures and diversity; as such he has a general competence in how to successfully undertake exploration business in many African countries. Furthermore, I have a wide network of contacts throughout Africa and excellent relationships with Government officials as well as mining companies operating on the continent. In terms of “soft skills”, I have demonstrated throughout my career excellent leadership ability and a people management style that is particularly suited for the African cultures. CHIEF GEOLOGIST OF BENZU MINERALS, consulting company (December 2013 to date) Geological evaluation and exploration for Gold, Iron Ore, Coal, Bauxite Project planning and execution (Iron Ore project in Togo) Management of overall site operations Government liaison and reporting Monitoring and participating in changes to mining legislative frameworks in the region CHIEF GEOLOGIST OF BENZU RESOURCES (August 2009 to November 2013) Opportunities evaluation for acquisition (Tanzania, Gabon, DRC, Guinea, Mali, Uganda, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana.)
- 2. SNapon Work Experience Report_2013 2 From data compilation, integration and interpretation I have decided to visit Gabon, Tanzania, DRC, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Guinea and Uganda. In these different countries I have collected data from Ministry of Mines, the Geological survey. During the field visit, I use to take GPS tracking and points recording. In addition, I use to take representative samples (grab, channel) for gold and multi elements assays. The assay results are interpreted and include into the evaluation reports By this exercise, I have recommended several opportunities. Base on my recommendations Benzu Resources has acquired opportunities in five countries (DRC for Cu-Co, Tanzania for Au, Ethiopia for Au and Base Metals, Guinea for Fe, Burkina Faso for Au) Recruit exploration manpower In Tanzania, DRC, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso, I have identified and select key personal (exploration manager and senior geologists) to run the exploration Exploration programs and budgets Projects field work assessment On monthly basis I visit each project to ensure that the work is performed at good standard and according to the time schedule and budget. I use to audit: - Soil sampling grid, mapping - Trenches sampling - Drilling sampling and logging - Quality Control process - Field camp - Safety, Health, Environment and Community relations Reporting Usually after each visit I write a report on the work and results of each project. This report is submitted to Benzu Technical Director who then sends it to the board BHP BILLITON Inc. Congo (June 2006- April 2009) During these three (03 years), I was leading mineral exploration for bauxite (Guinea), Iron ore (Guinea, Liberia) and Copper Cobalt (Democratic Republic of Congo) In the different countries I have managed teams of 20 to 40 people with HSEC standards. My role has consisted of Day to day management. Make sure that all employees are at work Recruit the exploration team workers based on interviews Plan the budget and the work program and submit to the African Exploration Management Team for approval. Field work has consisted of auditing the work to ensure that procedures and protocols are respected Reporting weekly, monthly and quarterly to BHP Billiton Exploration Manager for Africa EXPLORATION MANAGER OF SANU RESOURCES (2005 to 2006) My main tasks were Targets generation using desktop data compilation and integration follow by field visits Manage mineral exploration on five licences in Burkina Faso (Moule, Nieyene, Lotto, Tondiata, Kodiel and Lati). The field work has consisted of geological mapping to identify favourable shear zones for gold mineralisation. Rock and soil sampling over shear zones. Liaise with the Government authorities
- 3. SNapon Work Experience Report_2013 3 Monthly report to SANU Resources board SENIOR GEOLOGIST FOR ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI (2003 to 2005). I was leading a team for gold exploration in Southern Mali on the Kola licence adjacent to Morila gold mine (6 Moz) and Bassala another licence adjacent to Kalana deposit. Exploration program planning Budget motivation Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting Geophysics, geochemistry data interpretation Drilling planning In addition I was running targets generation over South Mali Birimian Belts from desktop data gathering, integration and interpretation to field truthing. SENIOR GEOLOGIST AT ANGLO AMERICAN EXPLORATION DIVISION (JOHANNESBURG OFFICE). July 2002 to July 2003 In Democratic Republic of Congo, I was leading a team to explore for Cu-Co and Zn Kipushi type deposits over 20,000km2 licences area in the Katanga copper belt. In South Africa I was involved on an exploration for BHT deposits in Bushman land. In that project my role has consisted of mapping, data integration and interpretation SENIOR GEOLOGIST FOR ANGLO AMERICAN BASE METAL EXPLORATION (TOGO) LTD (January to July 2002). Anglo American was exploring for SEDEX type deposit in the Pagala area (Centre North of Togo) I was the senior geologist leading a team of several geologists and field officers to carry out: Geological detail mapping at Pagala South, Tchoun Tchoun. Detail soil sampling 3,00m Diamond drilling targeting the soil sampling anomalies associated with geophysics (IP & Magnetics) Core logging and sampling according company standards procedures Drill sections interpretation Reporting monthly and annually. I was also in charge of the administration, in liaison with the local authorities and the farmer for compensations. EXPLORATION MANAGER FOR ANGLO AMERICAN EXPLORATION (BURKINA FASO) LTD (2000-2001) The company was exploring for VMS type deposits and during that period my main tasks were technical and administrative The administrative was to run day to day office management My technical role was: With team of two junior geologists and 3 field officers and drivers to carry out an exploration program including soil sampling, mapping, trenching, airborne geophysics survey to drilling over the Tiébélé licence located south of Ouagadougou near Ghana border. VMS targets generation over Boromo, Houndé belts and Tenkodogo area Liaise with the different authorities and the JV partners
- 4. SNapon Work Experience Report_2013 4 Reporting monthly, quarterly and annually PROJECT GEOLOGIST FOR ANGLO AMERICAN EXPLORATION (NIGER) LTD (1997 – 1999). Anglo American Exploration (Niger) a subsidiary of Anglo American Pty has signed a JV agreement with Coronation International to undertake an exploration for gold and base metals over the Namaro licence located at about 50km NW of Niamey in Niger. As project geologist I was in charge of all the exploration activities including stream sediment sampling, soil sampling, trenching and RC drilling. In addition to that I was in charge of VMS targets generation over the Liptako area (Niger). I was also in charge of administration and also liaise with community and government authorities. During that period I use to report to the West Africa exploration manager for Anglo American. PROJECT GEOLOGIST FOR ANGLO AMERICAN EXPLORATION (BURKINA FASO) LTD. (1994 – 1997) During that period I was running three projects: TOUGO gold project. With a technical team comprising 3 junior geologists, 3 field officers and couple drivers, we have explored 250km2. The work has consisted of: - Regional soil sampling 400m x 100m grid, - Rock sampling, - Mapping Several anomalies were outlined by the regional soil survey. These anomalies were followed up with detail soil grid 200m x 50m, trenching and drilling YAKO ARBOLE gold project With the above technical team, we have carried out a similar work over the Yako Arbole licence. The discoveries on both projects were too small for Anglo American. News Targets generation in Burkina Faso and Niger. In order to feed the projects pipe line my other task was to do some desktop work and liaise with other companies to visit their properties for assessment. PROJECT GEOLOGIST FOR BUREAU DES MINES ET GEOLOGIE DU BURKINA (BUMIGEB). 1992-1994 BUMIGEB is a state corporate geological survey leading the development of the mining sector. I was leading the promotion of Burkina Faso Mining sector (January to April) by taking mining companies to major occurrences in the country. I was running a geological mapping of the PISSILA sheet at 1/50 000 and 1/200 000 scale and doing regional gold exploration. The work has consisted of several geo traverses to cover the entire area. Finally a geology map of one square degree area has been produced at 1/50,000 and 1/200,000. SENIOR GEOLOGIST FOR BOLIDEN INTERNATIONAL MINING AB (1990-1992)
- 5. SNapon Work Experience Report_2013 5 PERKOA massive sulphides deposit pre-feasibility study. My work has consisted to manage 6,000m diamond drilling campaign (hole location, core logging, sampling), sections interpretation and contribute to the resources calculation at Boliden in Sweden. During that period I was also teaching temporary geology to Bachelor degree students at University of Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST FOR BUMIGEB (1988-1990) I was in a team to undertake gold and base metal exploration and mapping over Piéla, Diabatou, Ditorga areas (Burkina Faso) During the same period I was also involved in the promotion of the PERKOA Zinc project. I was requested to: -Write the terms of reference for projects financed by the IDA to promote the Burkina mining sector. -Participate to the negotiations between Burkina Faso and Boliden International for the Perkoa Zn project.