LYDIA KUWILILENI MWATYONYE
Specialist's Degree (MSc.) in Applied geology ...
***********@*****.***
Swakopmund, Erongo Region, 9000 Swakopmund
Yes, Code B
Female
Namibian
linkedin.com/in/lydia-k-spc-mwatyonye-msc-rus-mba-nam- certificate-rus-b1344169
SKILLS
Data Analysis
Datamine modeling
Geotechnical Engineering
Site Investigation
Exploration Management
Sample Preparation
Sampling
QA/QC
ArcGIS Pro Modeling
Geological Mapping
LANGUAGES
English
Oshiwambo
Portuguese
Russian
HOBBIES
Camping, Fishing and
Traveling.
PROFILE
A passionate geologist with 8 years of experience and strong background in various aspects of mineral exploration: Ultramafic- Mafic; Sedimentary; Metamorphic and Offshore deposits. Motivated, evidence-based thinker to prioritize projects and effect user of ArcGIS 10.4, QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, GeoBank, Strater, Micromine models for reporting and to aid decision-making. Open to relocation for outstanding career opportunity.
Additionally, Lydia is a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills, eager to secure senior-level position. Moreover, I am ready to help team achieve company goals. Also, I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. EDUCATION
Specialists' Degree (MSc.) in Applied
Geology - Mine Geologist.,
Geochemistry, Minerology and
Petrology
Sep 2011 - Jun 2016
National mineral resources university (University of mines) Master of Business Administration -
MBA, Natural Resources Management
and Policy
2022 - Present
University of Namibia
Expected in 2024
EMPLOYMENT
Senior Exploration Geologist Oct 2023 - Mar 2024
AFRICAN NICKEL (SOUTH AFRICA) - NITOMIC MINERAL RESOURCES, Okanguati · On-site
Helped to solve geology-related issues Nitomic Mineral Resources sites using mapping and assessment techniques. Reduced risks associated with drilling operations by conducting thorough wellsite thourough risk assessments, providing training safety protocols and ensuring everyone had the necessary PPE.
Streamlined exploration processes, optimizing project timelines and reducing costs through efficient resource allocation. Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects, organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic. Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Supervised 20 geological team while completing site suitability studies over course of project by geological logging; Rig supervision; Report compiling; Sampling, Assay analyzing and interpretation.
Geologist Aug 2023 - Sep 2023
The MSA Group, Omaheke, Namibia · On-site
Geological logging; Rig supervision; Report compiling; Sampling. Assay analyzing and interpretation.
Senior Exploration Geologist Jun 2022 - May 2023
Elevate Uranium (ASX: EL8), Swakopmund, Erongo Region, Namibia · Remote
Undertaking field and office duties; - Core and Chips logging; Rig supervision Mapping; Report compiling; Sampling. Assay analyzing and interpretation.
Consultant Geologist Aug 2020 - Feb 2022
Uranium One (ROSATOM), Leonardville · On-site
Responsibilities:
Detailed and simple core logging; Execute field
documentation, Perform geological core interpretation; Perform photographic core boxes; Perform radiometric core logging; Perform core sampling: Core sampling for the chemical composition of ores and host rocks to determine content of U, Ra, Th, K и CO2; Core sampling for the chemical composition of ores and host rocks to determine content of V, Se, Mo, Re, Sc, Si, Al, Ti, Ca, Mg; Silicate analysis of samples; Sampling of monoliths for grain size analysis, humidity and porosity;
Exploration Geologist (Geo Observer) Nov 2019 - Jul 2020 International Mining and Dredging Holdings (Pty) Ltd (IMDH Group) Screen logging: Strata recognition and drilling methodology • Rock Identification • Perform geotechnical testing on clay and rock samples • Data capturing of screen logs, environmental observations, diamond data, technical tests, • Perform geological interpretation of two horizons (Bottom and Footwall/ Bedrock). • Generate grids for the bottom, footwall/bedrock, sedimental thickness, and contouring using Global Mapper software and compile reports based on interpreted results. Project Geologist Feb 2019 - Apr 2019
AfriTin Mine, Uis
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Retrieval of core boxes from the site - Detailed and simple Core logging - Compiling geological reports - Supervising the RC drilling rigs - Mapping - Trench sampling - Core sampling - Computer data input (database management) - Chips
logging
Junior Grade Control Geologist Nov 2017 - Jul 2018 QKR NAMIBIA - Navachab Gold Mine, Erongo Region
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planning grade control holes (Blockbuster) • Supervision of Exploration & Grade Control drilling rigs • Lithology and mineralization logging of RC chips & DD cores. • Preparation and supervision of soil sampling grid lines • Dispatch of RC and GC samples to laboratory • Stockpiles management • Data Mine management • Geological Modelling (Blockbuster) • Laboratory supervision • Mapping • Blasting Moving Technology
(BMT) • Geological DataBase • QAQC for drilling, sampling and grade control interpretation.
Graduate Exploration Geologist Aug 2016 - Oct 2017 Celsius Resources Namibia (Gecko Exploration Namibia), Opuwo, Kunene Region
Solid foundation in the mineral exploration, evaluation, and development of carbonatite and REE deposits. •Supervision of Exploration DD and RC drilling rigs • Lithology and mineralization logging of RC chips & DD cores • QA/QC for further exploration drilling interpretation. •Dispatch of RC samples to laboratory. CERTIFICATES
Certificate, Energy Efficiency and
Sustainable Energy
Jun 2023
INTERNSHIPS
Exploration Geophysics and Land
Surveying Student Practicals
Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
St. Petersburg State Mining University, Leningradski region - Russia
• Geophysics • General Geology • Mapping • Land Surveying Student Internship (Mineralogy and
Petrology)
Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
St. Petersburg State Mining University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
• Field sampling • Mapping • Geophysics
Industrial Practical Training: Exploration
Geochemist
Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
Institute of Precambrian Geology and Geochronology, Saint Petersburg, Russia
• Analyzing the presence of Rare Earth Elements (REE). Geology Internship Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
Ministry of Mines and Energy Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia Mapping & Exploration sampling at "Copper Valley"
Mesopotamie farm - Khorixas.
ACHIEVEMENTS
1. Successfully completed first Project on: QA/QC “Investigating the Repeatability of Field Duplicates, Performance of Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) and Quality Control Blanks (QCBs) - Navachab Gold Mine.” [November 2017 – July 2018].
2. Successfully completed second Project on validating the historical exploration drilled holes and proving data accuracy of Tin
(Sn) grade at a newly opened Uis Tin Mine, Erongo region,
[February 2019 - April 2019].
REFERENCES
Dr. Pitchou Bukasa, Professor
University Of Namibia, Ongwediva
+264-**-***-****, *************@*****.***
Ms. Shagama Fredrika
CEO of Serja Hydrogeo-Environmental Consultants CC, Windhoek
+264-**-***-****, ********@****************.***
Mr. Nelson Mandela, Senior Exploration Geologist
African Nickel Limited (Okanguati-Namibia), Kampala-Uganda
+256-***-***-***, **********@*****.***
Nelago Natukondje Naimbale (PhD candidate)
University of Tasmania - Centre for Ore Deposit and Earth Sciences, Tasmania, Australia
+61-448-***-***, *****.**********@*****.***
Swakopmund, June 26, 2024