ADDAE BENEDICTA.
Greater Sudbury,ON
Summary
A SELF MORTIVATED, ORGANIZED, AND EFFICIENT PERSON WITH A PRECISE APPROACH TO MANAGING TASKS. HAVE THE OBJECTIVE OF BEING A LEADING MEMBER IN MANAGEMENT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EXPLOITATION OF MINERAL RESOURCES.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Tenement Officer/Exploration Geologist
Golden Star (Wassa) Limited
05.2021 - 07.2024
- Active exploration projects; carried out technical functions (mapping, drill hole logging, XRF data collection and analysis, etc.) when appropriate
- Generation of targets using geochemical, geophysics, geological and historical data
- Led the acquisition and maintenance of Golden Star's concessions in Ghana;
- liaised between the Company and relevant Statutory/Regulatory Bodies and Government Departments/Agencies:
- Kept an accurate tenement tracker for all the various Golden Star Licenses/Leases (Reconnaissance, Prospecting and Mining) and Permits (Environmental, Forestry and Prospecting);
- Ensured that Leases, Licenses, and Permits were in good standing, and provided sufficient notice to management of applications for renewal could be submitted to the relevant Statutory/Regulatory bodies
- Ensure the preparation and timely submission of all tenement-related reports (including quarterly, annual, and terminal reports), as required by law, to the relevant Statutory/Regulatory Bodies
- Liaise with Mining Engineering departments of Mine sites to ensure that feasibility reports are delivered on time for the granting/extension of Mining Leases; Actively participate in Joint Venture discussions/negotiations, drafting of Joint Venture Agreements and maintenance of good relationship with Joint Venture partners; Coordinate and assist in developing exploration policies/procedures, maintaining and updating a registry of these policies
Exploration Geologist, Database Assistant, Safety Representative
Kinross (Chirano Gold Mine Limited) Ghanaa
01.2011 - 06.2020
- Geological field mapping, supervised soil and trench sampling campaign, Generation of targets using geochemical, geophysics, geological, and historical data
- Analyzes and interprets information such as geological mapping, geophysical mapping, geochemical mapping as well as RC and core drilling data, within the assigned region
- Plans drilling programs and executes drilling with excellent QAQC and interpretation and manages drilling contractors
- Ensures high production and productivity drilling program with safety, cost, and quality management as the primary concern
- Prepares drill section for plan and sectional interpretation after each drilling program
- Monthly reporting on projects; assisting in preparing exploration drilling budget
- Geochemical analysis of the Chirano shear zone and the Bibiani shear using XRF as a tool and interpretation with IoGAS
- Mentors other developing geologists in the company
- Database Assistant, Maintains detailed, accurate and current databases information for mineral resources
- Conducts laboratory inspection and visits when appropriate
- Uploading of laboratory results using Century system software and follow up with QAQC reporting
- Conducting drill and laboratory cost analysis and monthly QAQC reporting
- Monitors costs related to exploration and implements approved recommendations for maximizing operational efficiencies
- Organize training for younger geologists and samplers in QAQC
- Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Representative ensuring compliance with industry mining and drilling standards and OHSAS procedures
- Organize Health and safety training and meeting for co-workers
- Undertaking regular inspections and risk assessments, and ensuring that hazards or defects are rectified immediately
- Ensured prompt reporting of incident/accident and assist with thorough investigations
Trainee Exploration Geologist
Kinross Chirano Gold Mines Ltd. Ghana
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Supervised daily drilling activities and drilling contractors
- Drill hole monitoring and logging of DD core and RC chips
- Trained samplers on sampling protocol of DD core and RC chips
- Assisted in the writing of weekly and monthly reports
- Assisted in planning of Brownfield exploration holes
- Interpretation of drill sections and planning of infill drill holes
- Updating and interpretation of drill sections
- Keep safety on a higher acceptable industry standard.
Junior Geologist
Caracal Gold Ghana Ltd
05.2008 - 08.2008
- Geological mapping to establish an interim geological map of the area
- Undertook geochemical sampling (Stream sediments and soil sampling) and processing of samples for laboratory analysis
- Interpretation of laboratory results and producing thematic map.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Ghana
Legon, Accra. Ghana07.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Micromine
- MapInfo
- Dips
- Database Management (Century system)
- XRF Analysis
- IoGas Interpretation
- Valid Driver License
- Landfolio Land/Property Management Software
- Team Leader
- Builder
- Player
- Goal Oriented
- Result Driven
- Innovation and Creativity
- Report Preparation
- Budgeting and finance
- Community Relations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving
Affiliations
- SEG
- MAusIMM
- Ghana Institute of Geoscientist
Key competencies years
- Team Leader, 2004-2008
- Builder, 2004-2008
- Player, 2004-2008
- Goal Oriented, 2004-2008
- Result Driven, 2004-2008
Education and training years
University of Ghana (BSc. Geology), 2004-2008
Patents and publications
- Field Mapping Project work in the Togo, Voltaian, and Dahomeyan rock types in partial fulfillment of a bachelor's degree
- Preparation of thin sections and microscopic analysis of thin sections
- Writing of geological report of mapped area
Seminars attended years
- Society of Economics Geologist Forum organized by Newmont Ghana Limited, 2008
- Radiometry in the search for minerals organized by Newmont Ghana Limited, 2008
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Tenement Officer/Exploration Geologist
Golden Star (Wassa) Limited
05.2021 - 07.2024
Exploration Geologist, Database Assistant, Safety Representative
Kinross (Chirano Gold Mine Limited) Ghanaa
01.2011 - 06.2020
Trainee Exploration Geologist
Kinross Chirano Gold Mines Ltd. Ghana
01.2010 - 12.2010
Junior Geologist
Caracal Gold Ghana Ltd
05.2008 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Ghana
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