Lacina Ouedraogo, Senior Exploration Geologist; ad4tx3@r.postjobfree.com, +226-********
Lacina Ouedraogo
Senior Exploration Geologist
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, West Africa
Email: ad4tx3@r.postjobfree.com - Tel: +226.78895001 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ouedraogo-lacina-23bb1443/ Senior Exploration Geologist, with over 20 years of experience, capable of managing all aspects of a complex exploration project including site management to resources definition and allocation. Highly skilled in exploration protocols including reconnaissance, site preparation, geophysics, mapping, geochemistry, trenching and drilling. Knowledgeable in auger, RAB, Air Core, Reverse Circulation and Diamond Drill, and best practices for quality sample acquisition. From 11/2013 to 5/2015, self-study of Surpac, Micromine, ArcGIS, Geosoft, Leapfrog mining software. Competent teacher who has provided training and mentoring to junior staff in exploration geology.
Database research and analyst
Strategy and site management
Good understanding in gold ore and
processing
Geological interpretations
Cross section interpretations
QA/QC tracking and data validation
Fluent in French. Conversant in English
Very good knowledge of MS-Office and
geological software
Excellent understanding of NI-43-101
and JORC Standards
Accomplishments
Contributed to exploration and
development of many deposits
(Bouroum, Kalsaka, Wona, Nyafé,
Fobiri)
Managed exploration projects from
reconnaissance stage to driling stage
(Safané, Massala)
Generated drilling targets (Safané,
Massala)
Education
2011 – 2012: Master of Science in Management
Higher School (2iE), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, West Africa 2000 – 2002: Teacher Training School Diploma in Secondary Education Higher School (ENSK), Koudougou, Burkina Faso, West Africa 1991 – 1995: Bachelor of Science in Geology
University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, West Africa Training
January 2014: Mineral Resource and Reserve Estimation Practices October 2010: Geochemical exploration
Lacina Ouedraogo, Senior Exploration Geologist; ad4tx3@r.postjobfree.com, +226-******** Professional Experience
Geoteam Exploration Company/ MANAGEM Kouloko, Rima, Tankienga, Ouedeguin, komboari (Gold grassroot projects)
Senior Exploration Geologist, 3/2018 – today
Performed strategy management and conducted regional reconnaissance. Conducted geological mapping to interpret situation and determine ideal locations. Interpreted geophysical maps to define exploration targets. Prepared map with structural interpretation using MapInfo-Discover software. Planned and supervised soil geochemistry and stream sediment analyses. Used Surfer and Geosoft software to prepare soil geochemical map to highlight anomalies. Investigated soil anomalies to define trench targets. Also managed exploration licenses and database, researched, prepared, and wrote reports and process QAQC.
Savary Gold/Hounde Exploration BF Karangasso, Kelesso (Advanced gold project) Consultant Geologist, 1/2018 – 2/2018
Conducted reverse circulation analysis and performed geological mapping analysis. Supervised reverse circulation drilling operation including security and environment safeguarding aspects, logged chips including lithology, texture, alterations, and mineralization. Evaluated and prepared field mapping and used MapInfo-Discover software to prepare structural interpretation map to determine preferred sites.
Vital Metals Burkina Doulnia, Kampala, Zeko (Advanced gold and grassroot base metals projects) Senior Exploration Geologist, 8/2016 – 10/2017
Performed auger analysis, reverse circulation and diamond drill follow-up including security and environment safeguarding aspects. Supervised RC chips logging including lithology, texture, alterations, and mineralization. Conducted diamond drill core logging including lithology, alteration, mineralization, structure, and geotechnical analysis. Interpreted geophysical maps to define exploration targets. Planned and oversaw auger program implementation and activity. Interpreted geological assays with field checks to determine targets for drilling and trenches. Managed database information and conducted analyses of geological cross sections to determine trends in mineralization and process QAQC. Also used Micromine software to perform cross sections interpretation and define geological models. Supervised XRF measurements using NITON XL3 instrument. Also participated in geological evaluation of Bela Tondi project in Niger. Geoteam Exploration Company/ MANAGEM, BG Mineral, Golden Rim Resources Korongou, Ronguen, Kouloko, (Grassroot gold projects and advanced gold project) Consultant Geologist, 11/2013 – 8/2016
Conducted proactive strategy management of all aspects of exploration activities. Prepared regolith analysis, geological mapping, and soil geochemistry to correctly determine placement of trenches. Performed field mapping and used MapInfo-Discover software to drawn and prepare map of area for structural interpretations. Oversaw soil geochemistry program implementation and prepared interpretations for geological assays. Conducted field checks to verify and define trenches targets. Supervised trench program activities. For regolith and geological mapping, conducted field work and conducted study to structural interpretation map. Also contributed geological evaluation expertise to Ronguen project. Performed researched and prepared report and made recommendation for an extension drilling program.
Lacina Ouedraogo, Senior Exploration Geologist; ad4tx3@r.postjobfree.com, +226-******** Semafo/ Mana Mineral Mana, Fobiri, Oula, Bombouela, Bara, Massala, Saoura (Greenfield and brownfield gold projects)
Chief Geologist Assistant, 2/2005 – 9/2012
Developed and implemented exploration strategy, managed exploration camp and technical teams. Participated in preparation of exploration budget process, prepared and wrote geological reports. Oversaw geological mapping, managed operations of four drilling rigs, managed drilling activities including security and environment safeguarding aspects, and trained less experienced staff members. Managed database information and conducted analyses of geological cross sections to determine trends in mineralization and process QAQC. Interpreted geophysical maps to define exploration targets. Planned and implemented soil geochemistry programs and performed field geological mapping. Drew and prepared regolith and geological maps with structural analyses. Planned and supervised auger programs, reverse circulation, and diamond drilling activities. Performed logs of core. Also photographed and sampled core. Interpreted geological assays and performed field tests to define drilling targets.
Government of Burkina Faso - Kiembara (Secondary School) Teacher, 11/2002 – 02/2005
Planned, prepared and delivered lessons to a high standard. Supervised and monitored students in classroom. Marked student’ courses work. Participated to meeting with teachers and students’ parents.
Channel Resources, Cluff Mining, Ashanti Goldfield, Carlin Resources- Po, Piéla, léo, Boroum, Tounté, Roba, Kalsaka, Ténado (Greenfield and advanced gold projects) Junior Geologist, 10/1995 – 07/2000
Implemented soil geochemistry programs: positioned the sampling points, supervised the sampling and described the samples (coordinates, color, composition, environment...). Performed regolith and geological mapping, sampled and described rock samples (coordinates, type, structure, alteration, mineralization, environment...) for analysis. Implanted trenches on field, performed sampling, described samples (lithology, texture, structure, alteration, mineralization) and mapped trenches faces. Supervised drill (RC, RAB and DD) rigs, supervised sampling, described samples
(Lithology, texture, structure, alteration and mineralization) and performed RQD measurements for core drilling.