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Personal Data

Date of Birth: 15/02/1964

Indian Passport: Valid

Indian Driver’s Licence: Valid (light motor vehicles)

Nigerian Driver’s Licence: Valid (light motor vehicles)

Nationality: Indian Languages: English, Hindi & Kashmiri

Summary / Skills.

Synopsis of CV

M.Sc. Geology with 25 years of field experience globally, (Iron Ore, Coal, Lead, Zinc), GIS, Surpac (GEOVIA), Microsoft Office (word, excel, PowerPoint), Marking of grade wise ore zones at mines before extraction, Stacking of crude ore grade wise, Processing of various grades separately, Lastly blending of different grades to achieve the desired quality for shipment or the steel plant, Optimum liberation of particle size, Dry magnetic separation, Wet magnetic separation, Induced magnetic separation, Audit under JORC documentation MECON INDIA & SCOTT WILSON London Stock Exchange, Diamond Core Drill Samples, RC Drilling Samples, pit sample, channel sample, grab / random sample, bulk samples, GPS plotting on Google Earth, Geological Mapping, Use of field equipment such as GPS, brunton compass, clinometers, Use of Toposheets, liaisoning with the local Govt & local community people.

Professional Association

Member of the Recognized Qualified Person (RQP) with IBM (Indian Bureau of Mines)

Employment History & Work Experience

Jan- 2016 – Oct-2016 Attended & completed the training of Surpac and ArcGIS

I have completed the training of Surpac (GEOVIA) successfully from DASSAULT SYSTEMES, and training of ArcGIS from EcoSpatial Research Technologies in collaboration with Sunsoft Technologies Inc. Australia.

Dec- 2012 – Dec-2015 African Industries Ltd

31-Durban Street, Wuse-2, Abuja FCT –Nigeria.

Company profile Nigeria’s largest diversified resource company. African Natural Resourses & Mines Limited, a sister concern of African Industries Group, which is one of the leading group in steel and iron ore in Nigeria (West Africa), is operating the three steel plants, 2 plants in Lagos & 1 plant in Abuja.

Position Head Geology

Reporting to Head Mining (African Natural Resourses & Mines Limited)

Key Responsibilities Designing, executing and reporting of Greenfield exploration programs (Diamond & RC Drilling). Interpretation of geochemical, geophysical & geological exploration data. Diamond and reverse circulation drill hole logging. Annual geological reporting. Routine & ad-hoc reports, Comprehensive record keeping, attending mining plan meetings, Contractor and field personnel supervision. Creating technical presentations to stakeholders on exploration programs. Contractor invoicing, updating/reviewing safety procedures. Periodic audits & documentation conducted by MECON INDIA under JORC classification of reserves. Co-ordination with Golder Associate Australia for Dump Management Plan.

Prospecting, Exploration & Geology:

1.Diamond Core Drilling (with wire line equipment)

2.Core Logging

3.Core Sampling

4.Estimation of reserves level wise section wise grade wise

5.Estimation of grade of the ore reserves level wise section wise

6.Geological Mapping

7.Drawing of Geological cross sections

In addition to above I am responsible for filing the applications for the new areas to the Mines & Cadastral office of Nigerian Ministry of Steel & Mines. For these applications I have been preparing reports of the reconnaissance programme to be carried out during R.L. (Reconnaissance License) and minimum work programme to be carried out during E.L. (Exploration License) and mining plan at the time M.L. (Mining License).

Quality Control:

1. Marking of grade wise ore zones at mines before extraction.

2. Stacking of crude ore grade wise.

3. Processing of various grades separately.

4. Lastly blending of different grades to achieve the desired quality for shipment or the steel plant.

It also includes the R&D of various quality ore separately.

1. Optimum liberation of particle size.

2. Dry magnetic separation

3. Wet magnetic separation

4. Induced magnetic separation

Quality Assurance:

1.To establish & operate the laboratory.

2.To implement and monitor the various procedures of QA / QC.

3.To implement the latest fumeless methods of analysis and latest crushing equipment for crushing and preparing the samples.

4.To prepare the documentation for obtaining ISO Certification.

In addition to iron ore, I have been working extensively & successfully in Nigeria for Coal Exploration & Lead / Zinc Exploration.

In addition to above I am responsible for the R&D project, in which I directly supervise the pit / channel sampling, transportation of the sample to the nearest location, packing of the sample to transport it to the testing laboratory. Thereafter follow-up of the sample for research purpose & various processes such as crushing, liberation size, and separation of gangue from ore, etc.

Legal Compliance:

1.Prepare & submission of annual report to Mines & Cadastral office of Nigerian Ministry of Steel & Mines.

2.Prepare & submission of half yearly report to Mines & Cadastral office of Nigerian Ministry of Steel & Mines.

3. Prepare & submission of quarterly report to Mines & Cadastral office of Nigerian Ministry of Steel & Mines.

4.Periodic inspections by government officials & community heads.

Achievements Delivering of Infill Exploration Program (mine life extension program) in time and on budget. Including Infill drilling report and QAQC report. Technical quarterly presentation to business Groups on project areas.

I have been investigating most of the iron ore deposits of Kogi state Nigeria, with successful proving of 100 million tons of deposit in Kotton Karfee Iron ore Mines, kogi state, in addition to that Tajmi/Jakura, Apata/Choko-Choko, Egneja, Toto Moro & Gujeni Iron ore Mines, I have been investigating three coal blocks of Kogi state i.e. Ankpa, Abocho, Odenyi coal blocks & one coal blocks of Nasarwa state i.e. Lafia coal blocks.

Oct 2012- Dec 2012 Migrating to Nigeria

Nov 2010 – Oct 2012 Minescape Minerals Pvt. Ltd

M.G. Road, Panaji Goa (India)

Company profile Goa’s one of the largest iron ore mining company and iron ore exporters engaged in extraction / export of iron ore.

Position Dy. General Manager (Geology & QA/QC)

Reporting to Chairman & Managing Director

Key Responsibilities Diamond Core Drilling (with wire line equipment),Core Logging, Core Sampling, Estimation of reserves, Estimation of grade of the ore reserves level wise section wise, Drawing of Geological Maps, Drawing of Geological cross sections, Crude ore Sampling, Quality wise ore extraction at mining stage, Quality wise stacking of ore near plants, Quality control of feed and products of the beneficiation plants (Feed and Recovery), Quality wise transportation and stacking of processed ore at loading point (Jetty),Maintaining Stock Position of processed and crude ore stacks & monthly physical verification by the external agency, To establish & operate the laboratories at our various locations, To implement and monitor the various procedures of QA / QC, To implement the latest fumeless methods of analysis and latest crushing equipment for crushing and preparing the samples, To prepare the documentation for obtaining ISO Certification.

Chairing pre-shift meetings & safety meetings.

July 2009 – Nov 2010 Vedanta Group

Pato, Panaji, Goa. (India)

Company profile One of the largest iron ore mining company and iron ore exporters in the world which exports 22mtpa of iron ore .Vedanta is a supplier of iron ore lump & fines to the Chinese, Japanese and European markets

Position Head MTS (Mines Technical Services)

Reporting to COO (Chief Operating Officer)

Key Responsibilities Designing and execution of Infill drilling programs, geological & geochemical interpretation of exploration data. Associated with data mine people for producing of 3d geological deposit models. Implementing and reporting on QA/QC, diamond and RC logging, contractor supervision, chairing pre-shift meetings & safety meetings, mentoring and guiding geologists in all aspects of their job. Geological mapping, Contractor invoicing. Implementing and execution of Vedanta safety standards and policies. Grade control & ore reconciliation, geological pit mapping and interpretation, production geological maps/sections. Updating and validating production database. Contractor supervision, ore spotting, ROM inspections. Attending MR meetings, Facing the manufacturing / monthly audits of KPMG, Deloitte & DNV, co-ordination with Makenzie in order to achieve the production & export targets. Periodic audits conducted by SCOTT WILSON London Stock Exchange under JORC classification of reserves. Co-ordination with Golder Associate Australia for Dump Management Plan.

Geological inputs for production planning. Other daily production tasks.

Achievements Achieving the bottom line i.e. export of 22mtpa iron ore without a single failure.

Proving of 100 million tons of iron ore deposit in Bicholim Iron Ore Mine.

Completing successfully 3d geological deposit models.

June 2009- July 2009 Dempo Group taken over by Vedanta Plc

July 2000 – June 2009 Dempo Mining Corporation (Dempo Group)

Dempo House, D.B. Marg, Panaji, Goa (India)

Company profile Goa’s leading iron ore mining company and iron ore exporters. Dempos are the supplier of iron ore lump & fines to the Chinese, Japanese and European markets.

Position Sr. Manager-PG & QC (Prospecting Geology & Quality Control)

Reporting to General Manager MTS (Mines & Technical Services)

Key Responsibilities I have been serving Dempo Mining Corporation iron ore industry of Goa since July-2000 to June 2009 in the following capacities at Bicholim Iron Ore Mine & was responsible for the following jobs:

2000 to 2004 as Sr. Geologist at Bicholim Iron Ore Mine.

2004 to 2006 as Asst. Manager (PG&QC) at Bicholim Iron Ore Mine.

2006 to 2007 as Dy. Manager (PG&QC) at Bicholim Iron Ore Mine.

2007 to 30th of Sept-2008 as Manager (PG&QC) at Bicholim Iron Ore Mine.

1st of Oct-2008 to June 2009 as Sr. Manager (PG&QC, Dempo Group) at Bicholim Iron Ore Mine.

Diamond Core Drilling (with wire line equipment),Core Logging, Core Sampling, Estimation of reserves, Estimation of grade of the ore reserves level wise section wise, Drawing of Geological Maps, Drawing of Geological cross sections, Crude ore Sampling, Quality wise ore extraction at mining stage, Quality wise stacking of ore near plants, Quality control of feed and products of the beneficiation plants (Feed and Recovery), Quality wise transportation and stacking of processed ore at loading point (Jetty),Maintaining Stock Position of processed and crude ore stacks & monthly physical verification by the external agency, To establish & operate the laboratories at our various locations, To implement and monitor the various procedures of QA / QC, To implement the latest fumeless methods of analysis and latest crushing equipments for crushing and preparing the samples, To prepare the documentation for obtaining ISO Certification. Attending daily conference calls regarding production & export. Chairing pre-shift meetings & safety meetings.

During September 2008 and October 2008, I travelled to Tanzania (E. Africa) on behalf of Dempo Mining Corporation to start a new project over there. During geological survey, geological mapping, I successfully completed the prospecting of the main iron ore deposit of Tanzania named Liganga Iron Ore Formation, in addition to this I prospected Magora Ludeva and Mapagali areas also.

Achievements Achieving the targets of production & export.

Achieving the exploration targets and proving of new iron ore deposit.

Attaining ISO certification from DNV.

Oct 1993 – June 2000 V.S. Dempo & Company Ltd. (Dempo Group)

Dempo House, D.B. Marg, Panaji, Goa (India)

Company profile Goa’s leading iron ore mining company and iron ore exporters. Dempos are the supplier of iron ore lump & fines to the Chinese, Japanese and European markets.

Position Geologist at Surla Mine

Reporting to Sr. Manager (PG&QC, Dempo Group)

Key Responsibilities Diamond Core Drilling (with wire line equipment),Core Logging, Core Sampling, Estimation of reserves, Estimation of grade of the ore reserves level wise section wise, Drawing of Geological Maps, Drawing of Geological cross sections, Crude ore Sampling, Quality wise ore extraction at mining stage, Quality wise stacking of ore near plants, Quality control of feed and products of the beneficiation plants (Feed and Recovery), Quality wise transportation and stacking of processed ore at loading point (Jetty),Maintaining Stock Position of processed and crude ore stacks & monthly physical verification by the external agency, To establish & operate the laboratories at our various locations, To implement and monitor the various procedures of QA / QC,

Achievements Achieving the targets of production & export.

Achieving the exploration targets and proving of new iron ore deposit.

June 1992 – Sept 1993 R.V.S. Velingcar Ltd.

Aquem, Margao, South Goa (India)

Company profile Goa’s leading iron ore mining company and iron ore exporters. Velingcar’s are the supplier of iron ore lump & fines to the Chinese, Japanese and European markets.

Position Geologist at Carpadega Mine

Reporting to Sr. Mines Manager.

Key Responsibilities Diamond Core Drilling (with wire line equipment),Core Logging, Core Sampling, Estimation of reserves, Estimation of grade of the ore reserves level wise section wise, Drawing of Geological Maps, Drawing of Geological cross sections, Crude ore Sampling, Quality wise ore extraction at mining stage, Quality wise stacking of ore near plants, Quality control of feed and products of the beneficiation plants (Feed and Recovery), Quality wise transportation and stacking of processed ore at loading point (Jetty),Maintaining Stock Position of processed and crude ore stacks & monthly physical verification by the external agency, To establish & operate the laboratories at our various locations, To implement and monitor the various procedures of QA / QC,

Achievements Achieving the targets of production & export.

Achieving the exploration targets and proving of new iron ore deposit.

Jan 1990 – May 1992 SALGAOCAR MINING INDUSTRY LTD

Gosalia Building, Margao, South Goa (India)

Company profile Goa’s leading iron ore mining company and iron ore exporters. Salgaocar’s are the supplier of iron ore lump & fines to the Chinese, Japanese and European markets.

Position Jr.Geologist at Odamol Mine

Reporting to Sr. Mines Manager

Key Responsibilities Diamond Core Drilling (with wire line equipment),Core Logging, Core Sampling, Estimation of reserves, Estimation of grade of the ore reserves level wise section wise, Drawing of Geological Maps, Drawing of Geological cross sections, Crude ore Sampling, Quality wise

ore extraction at mining stage, Quality wise stacking of ore near plants, Quality control of feed and products of the beneficiation plants (Feed and Recovery), Quality wise transportation and stacking of processed ore at loading point (Jetty),Maintaining Stock Position of processed and crude ore stacks & monthly physical verification by the external agency,

Achievements Achieving the targets of production & export.

Achieving the exploration targets and proving of new iron ore deposit.

Qualification

1988 Post Graduation (MSc of Geology)

Institution: University of Jammu (J &K State)-India

Field Work Himalayan Geology (Mussoorie Limestone)

Fossil formation in Shivaliks

1986 Graduation (BSc of Science with Geology)

Institution: University of Kashmir (J &K State)-India

Field Work Occurrence of Marble in Kupwara, Kashmir.

1981 Matric (10th standard)

Institution: J & K State Board of School Education

Software Skills GIS (EcoSpatial Research Technologies in collaboration with Sunsoft Technologies Inc. Australia),

Surpac (Dassault Systems, GEOVIA)

Microsoft Office (word, excel, PowerPoint)

GPS plotting on Google Earth

Field Skills Geological Mapping

Use of field equipment such as GPS, brunton compass, clinometers

Use of Toposheets, liaisoning with the local Govt & local community people.

Sampling Skills Diamond Core Drill Samples, RC Drilling Samples, pit sample, channel sample, grab / random sample, bulk samples.

Training Courses & Workshops (Selection)

All India Workshop Cum Training Programme on UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CLASSIFICATION (UNFC) FOR RESERVES ESTIMATION (Bangalore 2009)

International Mining-Exploration Summit POLICY INTIATIVES (Hotel Jaypee Palace, Agra-India 2008)

DNV Internal Auditor Training on Quality & Environmental Management System ISO 9001 : 2000 & ISO 14001 : 2004 Standards (Panaji, Goa - India 2006)

World Bank Project (IIB EMCBTA Project Mining)- (Indian School of Mines Dhanbad-India 2003)

All India Workshop on GEOSTATISTICS by National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd, Hyderabad & Federation of Indian Mineral Industries, New Delhi (Panaji, Goa - India 2001)

All India Training Programme on MINING PLANS AND MINING SCHEME (Nagpur 1997)

Hobbies Travelling

Research

Yoga

References On request

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