Jonah D. — Mining Professional

Available for hire. 

+233507468334 (available on WhatsApp)

Skype ID & Email Address: [email protected]

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A. WORK EXPERIENCE

Date: August, 2017- uptil date

Exploration Company: Tekton Mineral Resources subsidiary of Iron Ridge Resources (Chad Gold Project) Central Africa

Position: Expat Geologist

• Generating Drill Target through Regolith Mapping, Outcrop Mapping, Geophysical and Geochemical Data.
• Logging, Mapping and Sampling of Outcrops
• Planning of Trenches
• Trench Logging and Mapping
• Planning of DrillHoles based on Trench Assay Resources.
• Training and Mentoring of newly recruited Field Technicians
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Date: May, 2012 - June, 2017.

Mining Company:   Kinross Gold Corporation.

Position:                   Geologist.

•    DD and RC Rigs Supervision and Monitoring.

•    Generating Drill Targets through Regolith Mapping, Outcrop Mapping, Geophysical Data and Geochemical Data.

•    DD Core and RC Chips Logging (lithology, alteration, geotechnical etc).

•    Supervises Line Cutting and Logging of Soils for Geochemical Data Collection and Analysis (Multi Element Soil Analysis).                  

•    Logging, Mapping and Sampling of Outcrops, Trenches and Channels.

•    Supervises Line Cutting for Geochemical Data Collection (Niton) Data Collection and Analysis.                  

•    Sample Core for Assay Lab Analysis and enter Data respectively into the Database.

•    Plotting and Interpretation of Drill Holes Sections.    

•    Interpretation of Sections and Analysis of Assay Results.

•    Training and Mentoring newly recruited Field and Core Shed Technicians.

•    Supervises Field and Core shed Technicians on their routine activities.

•    Undertakes Planned Task Observation and Inspection.

•    Preparation of weekly and monthly project work reports.

•    Oversee exploration activities ie mapping, trenching, drilling operations and sampling.

•    Interpretation of Geophysical Data ie Magnetics, IP and Resistivity.

•    Supervises Exploration Service Contractors.

•    Ensures the right Geological Checks (Standards and Blanks) are inserted into field samples before dispatch to the Lab.                  

•    Organizes periodic refresher training on “First Aid at Work” for Field Technicians.

•    Planning of Trenches and Channels based on field mapping at favourable geological environment.

•    Arrange for the assaying of samples and evaluate results including QAQC data.

•    Planning of Green Field and Brown Field Exploration Holes to be drilled (Diamond and RC).

•    Assisted in setting up and maintaining Standard Geological Database for Projects.

•    Ensure High Safety Compliance by Exploration Staffs and Contractors under my supervision.

•    Weekly and Monthly project work cost statistics.

 

B.    CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS     

I was the Team Leader of the Field Mapping Team that discovered Futa Deposit, of Chirano Gold Mines Ltd (KINROSS Gold) which is yet to be mined.

I was an integral member of the team that discovered (Akoti Underground Mine) of Chirano Gold Mines (KINROSS Gold) which is being mined currently.      

I was an integral member of the team that discovered (Mamnao Central Pit) of Chirano Gold Mines Limited (KINROSS Gold) which has been mined out already.                    

I safely and efficiently supervised Thirty Thousand Meters (30000m) of Line Cutting without safety issues in a very dense vegetation zone in the year 2015.

 

C.    POSITION HELD  

First Aid Team Leader (Exploration Dept.)  

Chirano Gold Mines Ltd. (KINROSS GOLD)  

 

D.    UNDERGROUND WORK EXPERIENCE

Mining Company: Kinross Gold Corporation.                              

Chirano Gold Mines Limited, subsidiary of Kinross Gold Corporation.

Position:           Geologist.                                  

Akwaaba Underground, Paboase Underground and Akoti Underground.                                

(Three Months Internship Programme)                        

Underground Geology: (Underground Structural Mapping, Ore                  

•    Underground Sampling Methods and Principles, QA/QC,          

•    Underground Exploration, Ore Mining Supervision, Grade Control,  

•    Core Logging and Sample Preparation for Laboratory Analysis.

•    Underground structural mapping.

•    Ore Mining Supervision                      

Underground Geotech Engineering:  Ground Support Mechanisms                              

Application of Shotcrete. Cable Bolts, Gewis, Welded Mesh, Split Sets,

Date: June 5, 2011 -September 30, 2011.

Mining Company:    Chirano Gold Mines Limited (Kinross Gold Corporation).

Position:  Contract Employee. (Short Term Contract).                                  

Soil Sampling (Soils) Rock Chip Sampling, Mapping, Trenching                                                                      

Date: June 16, 2010- August 10, 2010.

Mining Company:      

Ghana Bauxite Company Limited – Awaso.

Position:  Attachment Student (Undergraduate Geologist).

•    Further Exploration Work, North-West Chiniso.

•    Determination of Bench Levels, Stockpile Survey (Awaso and Takoradi).

•    Marking of Holes for Drilling (Square Pattern, Rectangular Pattern).            

•    Supervising Overburden Stripping.    

•    Blasting Activities (Charging, Stemming, Priming, Blast Monitoring.

•    Survey Data Processing.

•    Haulage Trucks and other Equipment Cycle Time Monitoring.

•    General Mine Safety Practices (Confined Space, Working at Height etc.)

•    Dump Trucks Cycle Time Monitoring,                                      

•    Speed Limits, Standard Operating Procedure etc)

 

Date: July 6, 2009    - September 24, 2009.

Mining Company:       Red Back Gold Mining Incorporation                                      

(Chirano Gold Mines Limited) Position:                      

Attachment Student (Undergraduate Geologist.)                                      

Core Logging (lithology, alteration, geotechnical)                                      

Field Mapping (Trench, Channel and Outcrop Sampling)                                              

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23rd June 2017

TESTIMONIAL JONAH DADZIE

Jonah worked with the Chirano Gold Mines Ltd. Exploration Department from 2012 to 2017 as a Geologist with the Exploration Department.

Jonah has a very good rounded experience in all fields of exploration, from grassroots field mapping and sampling to core and RC logging on advanced and Minex drill programmes. He produced very good work during my time as Exploration Manager while working with the district exploration team, carrying out extensive and systematic reconnaissance programmes which included mapping, sampling, trenching and drilling which led to a discovery made within one of the Chirano licences.

Jonah is proactive, hard working and his respectful attitude resulted in his work with the Exploration Department being very successful and well respected amongst his fellow colleagues. He is a great team player and energetic, diligent and bright geologist who has the ability to think outside the box and understand complex geologic problems. I therefore recommend him to any other employer enthusiastically.

Regards,

Matthew Rovardi

Exploration Manager Chirano Gold Mines Ltd. Exploration Department

Registered Office: 2nd Floor Office 1, Marvel House, 148A Giffard Road, Cantonments, Accra, Ghana Phone : 233 (0) 302 786079, fax : 233 (0) 302 786078

www.kinross.com