Anthony Adabre
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and motivated mine planning engineer with 12+ years of experience in underground and open pit operations, specializing in mine planning, data analysis, and team leadership. Proficient in Deswik and Surpac software, with a strong background in geology and mining engineering. Proven track record of optimizing blast designs, improving safety and productivity, and reducing costs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Engineer (Underground Operations)
GOLDEN STAR WASSA LIMITED
, GH
02.2019 - 09.2024
- Prepared a detailed budget and forecast cost numbers for Mining Operations and Mine Technical Services by working closely with long-term planners, mine operations and maintenance planners
- Prepared and implemented monthly/weekly integrated short-term plans that aligned with the medium- and long-term plans by collaborating with geology, operations and other cross-functional teams
- Improved blast designs for safety and efficiency by optimizing and ensuring compliance with quality drilled holes and powder factor, achieving 8% savings in development costs
- Implemented a mine control system for production monitoring by ensuring live data capturing and analyzing them, improving real-time production monitoring, short interval controls and communication, and improving operational efficiency by 4%
Mine Planning Engineer (Open Pit Operations)
GOLDEN STAR WASSA LIMITED
, GH
09.2012 - 01.2019
- Developed and implemented short-term mine plans to deliver long-term planning outcomes
- Identified process improvements by analyzing geological, geotechnical, and production data, improving operational efficiency by 7% and reducing costs by 6%
- Optimized pit designs and drill/blast plans through extensive data analysis, consistently meeting production targets and enhancing material handling processes
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of mine plans with broader operational goals, fostering a cohesive working environment
- This led to the achievement of mine plan compliance by over 90%
- Conducted productivity studies to ensure efficient utilization of Mine Operations equipment and established realistic key performance indicators (KPIs) for the planning of an 18-month forecast and LOM
- These determined KPIs and improved efficiency aided the mine in staying afloat during the plunge in gold price between 2013 and 2015
Education
Master of Engineering - Mining
University of Alberta
01.2026
Master of Science - Mining Engineering
University of Mines and Technology
01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Ghana
Skills
- Mine planning
- Data Analysis
- Knowledge in drill and blast
- Team leadership and teamwork
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Surpac
- Deswik (beginner)
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Alberta Class 7 Driver's License,
- APEGA Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.), Application under review
- Shift Boss Certificate of Competency, Minerals Commission of Ghana, Inspectorate Division, 06/01/23
- Mine Rescue Certificate of Competency, Minerals Commission of Ghana, Inspectorate Division, 06/01/22
- Advance First Aid Certificate, 04/01/22
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Engineer (Underground Operations)
GOLDEN STAR WASSA LIMITED
02.2019 - 09.2024
Mine Planning Engineer (Open Pit Operations)
GOLDEN STAR WASSA LIMITED
09.2012 - 01.2019
- Alberta Class 7 Driver's License,
- APEGA Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.), Application under review
- Shift Boss Certificate of Competency, Minerals Commission of Ghana, Inspectorate Division, 06/01/23
- Mine Rescue Certificate of Competency, Minerals Commission of Ghana, Inspectorate Division, 06/01/22
- Advance First Aid Certificate, 04/01/22
Master of Engineering - Mining
University of Alberta
Master of Science - Mining Engineering
University of Mines and Technology
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Ghana
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