CV OF ISAAC OWUSU ASANTE *

Isaac Owusu ASANTE

Post Office Box DT 1419, Adenta, Accra-Ghana, West Africa.

+233-**-***-****, +233-***-***-***, +233-**-***-**** ado5yw@r.postjobfree.com

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Education

2019– 2019 Minerals Commission of Ghana (MinCom), Ghana. Professional Certificate: Mine Captain Certificate of Competency 2018– 2018 Minerals Commission of Ghana (MinCom), Ghana. Professional Certificate: Shift Boss/Mine Foreman Certificate of Competency 2013 – 2017 University of South Africa (UNISA), South Africa. National Diploma in Mining Engineering

2016– 2016 Minerals Commission of Ghana (MinCom), Ghana. Professional Certificate: Blasting Certificate of Competency 2012 – 2013 Intoweb Internet College, South Africa Professional Certificate in Project Management

1999 – 2002 University of Science and Technology, School of Mines Tarkwa, Ghana. University Diploma in Mine Surveying

Work Experience

From Mining Engineer Background

Dec 2019 – to Date – SML Niger, Samira Hills Gold Project, Niger. Head of Mining Operation & Acting Mining Manager

Establishing and providing maximum safety quality and accident free mining activities in all duties of work

Responsible for the development of the processes, systems, tools and competencies to achieve the required outcomes for the mining department;

Managing the production of the required deliverables; Responsible for ensuring compliance with the processes for delivering a clear commercial basis for all decisions and actions taken;

Planning and monitoring the mining project as well as Overseeing the Mining Contractors on site activities for the development and implementation of the processes throughout the mining department for holding contractors accountable for delivery of performance to agreed standards;

Responsible for the technical support of mining operations, including mine planning, geology, survey, and geotechnical support whiles adopting and applying appropriate technical and quality strategies and standards

Preparing and maintaining project, stage and exception plans as required

Managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans

Liaison with appointed project assurance representatives to assure the overall direction and integrity of the project

Maintaining an awareness of potential interdependencies with other projects and their impact

Managing project administration

Conducting a project evaluation review to assess how well the project was managed

Preparing any follow-on action recommendations

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October 2008 – June 2021 - Bayswater Contracting and Mining (BCM) International Limited.

Working on the various Sites:

August 2019 – June 2021 – BCM International Mine Contractor for SML Samira Hills Gold Project, Niger.

Acting Project Manager

Establishing and providing maximum safety quality and accident free contract mining activities in all duties of work

Designing and applying appropriate project management standards for incorporation in the BCM International Review Process

Managing the production of the required deliverables

Planning and monitoring the mining project

Adopting any delegation and use of project assurance roles within agreed reporting structures

Preparing and maintaining project, stage and exception plans as required

Managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans

Liaison with programme management (if the project is part of a programme) and related projects to ensure that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated

Monitoring overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessary

Applying change control and configuration management processes

Reporting through agreed lines on project progress through highlight reports and end-stage assessments

Liaison with appointed project assurance representatives to assure the overall direction and integrity of the project

Maintaining an awareness of potential interdependencies with other projects and their impact

Adopting and applying appropriate technical and quality strategies and standards

Identifying and obtaining support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the project

Managing project administration

Conducting a project evaluation review to assess how well the project was managed

Preparing any follow-on action recommendations

August 2019 – Dec 2019 –BCM International Mine Contractor for SML Samira Hills Gold Project, Niger.

Mining Engineering Superintendent

Leads teams in incidents and accidents investigations and a committee member in reviewing safety yearly topic for Pass meetings and safety operational procedures.

Ensuring that monthly expenditure on labour, production consumables and services is in line with the operating budget.

Acts independently on field related technical matters.

Inputs to and owns the engineering elements of a project capital estimate (proposals and execution) quantities and budgets for the discipline. Inputs to, reviews and influences project schedule.

Provides technical/expert support to project teams and ensures technical quality.

Establishes the discipline training needs, obtains budgeting approval and directs the development of personnel training programs.

Conducts annual performance reviews for direct reports and manages, reviews, and approves performance reviews prepared by supervisors. Holds career development discussions.

Implements corporate and global business unit personnel policies for assigned personnel.

Reviews project staffing requirements and assigns qualified technical personnel from within the discipline.

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Maintains knowledge of new developments in the discipline through technical literature and by contacts within and outside BCM.

Assist SML Chief Mining Engineer is some of his duties like monthly and weekly mine planning and scheduling, annual reporting writing ups, etc.

February 2019 – August 2019 - Tarkwa GoldFields Ghana Project, A Subsidiary of Gold Fields Ghana Ltd., Tarkwa, Ghana.

Production Engineering Superintendent

Establishing and providing maximum safety quality and accident free contract mining activities in all duties of work

Leads teams in incidents and accidents investigations and a committee member in reviewing safety yearly topic for Pass meetings and safety operational procedures.

Daily, Weekly and Monthly production meetings, planning, presentation and report writing

Budget estimation, Haulage profiling, cost tracking and analysis, end-of- month reconciliation and Revenue Progression Claims, including compliance checks

Provided coverage for Technical Services Manager

Oversees daily activities in the following sections: Drill & Blast Engineering, Dispatch (FMS), Surveying, dewatering, and QA/QC

Drives the Load & Haul operations and Drill & Blast operational teams on site to achieve target as per daily, weekly and monthly mining plans.

Supports civil construction works through designing, recommendations and supervisions

Contract mining management, company representation, community relations September 2015- December 2015 - BCM Contracts Office, BCM Ghana Ltd. Ghana Technical Services Mine Engineer

Assisted in establishing Haulage Profiles for Contract Sites

Run models to confirm results from software’s

Verified and confirmed results data from Contract Bills using block model to estimate tonnes of material mined for contract planning purposes

Site visits if necessary

Generation of Site Report Templates

January 2015- September 2015 - Agbaou TSF Civil Project (Construction of a TSF Dam Phase II), A Subsidiary of Endeavour Mining Corporation. Ivory Coast QA/QC Project Engineer & Relief Project Manager

Implementation of the quality assurance plan

Ensured that BCM Contracting Quality System is applied and effective

Liaised and attended meetings with the Project Manager and or Superintendent

Arranged and coordinated internal audits, checked and approved Geotechnical report submitted

Reported any non-conformance to the Project Manager and to the Site Superintendent.

Organised testing of Survey Instrument and Laboratory Equipment (Instrument) as required.

Quality documents collation and submission to the Client.

Assist in any Designing Changes as per Construction Designs

Implemented of costing system.

Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly construction plan reports

Preparing the Monthly Progressive claim Invoices and cross checking all subcontractors invoices

Collated and reconciled supplier and subcontractors records.

Stepped in the position and duties of the Works Superintend when off and on R&R

Play the part of a relief Project Manage when the PM is on R&R.

Leads investigations and write reports when incident and accident happen in my section CV OF ISAAC OWUSU ASANTE 4

January 2014- January 2015 - Seguenega Gold Project, A Subsidiary of Amara Mining PLC (Formerly Cluff Gold Mining). Burkina Faso

Senior Project Mining Engineer and Relief Project Manager

Part of a team that established and provided maximum quality and accident free contract mining activities

Weekly/Monthly production planning, presentation and reporting

Budget estimation, cost tracking and analysis, end-of- month reconciliation and Revenue Progression Claims

Provided coverage for Drill & Blast Superintendent, and Load & Haul Superintendent

Supported civil construction works through design recommendations and supervision

Contract management, company representation, community relations December 2013 - January 2014 - Seguenega Gold Project, A Subsidiary of Amara Mining PLC

(Formerly Cluff Gold Mining). Burkina Faso

Production Mining Engineer / Senior Mine Surveyor and Relief Senior Project Mine Engineer

Estimate the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information from contract documents

Organized, Planned, and Prioritized Work and Developed specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish client’s monthly plans.

Design drilling patterns and Tie-ups plans

Prepare daily, weekly and Monthly production report and measuring them against the various KPI

Performed all duties as senior surveyor supervising the team of surveyors on site May 2011- August 2011 Sabodala TSF Civil Project (Phase I, and II), Sabodala Gold Mines Operations. Senegal

Project Engineer

Assisted the survey team when needed (Sabodala Civil surveying team).

Plan and perform construction planning presentations of design drawings expectation as its actual on a weekly meetings base.

Preparation of Daily and Monthly Civil reports

Checked and approved Geotechnical report submitted.

Prepared Monthly Cost report.

Acted as a HSE Officer on Project Site

Stepped in the position and duties of the Works Superintend when off and on R&R CV OF ISAAC OWUSU ASANTE 5

From Mining Surveyor Background

October 2008 – January 2019 - Bayswater Contracting and Mining (BCM) International Limited.

Working on the various Sites:

October 2020- October 2020 - Konongo Gold Project, A Subsidiary of Oware Mines Ghana, Ghana. A Contract Mine Surveyor

Disputed Mine Concession land surveying

Drone Piloting due to its High Risk Hazards identified

Staking Out the correct concession boundaries between the disputed parties (Small Scale Mining Company and Oware Mines)

Land Disputing Report writing

March 2018- January 2019 - Tarkwa GoldFields Ghana Project, A Subsidiary of Gold Fields Ghana Ltd., Tarkwa, Ghana.

Acting Contract Mine Survey Superintendent (Technical Service)

Block model evaluation to estimate tonnes of material to be mined for planning purposes

Blast volume calculations and opening muck stocks levels estimates and computations

End-of-month volumetric surveys, estimations and reconciliation of all Pits Quantity being mined, including report writing.

Weekly volumetric surveys and reconciliation of all Pits Quantity being mined with Mining Operation Department.

Staking out Pits and Dumps designs, haul road profiles, and any civil works designs as and when needed

Survey water levels in Pit and Ponds and calculating its corresponding volumes

Coordinating whiles optimising all survey functions to be done on site.

Training and supervising the team of Mine Surveyors and Senior Mine Surveyors

Organise in house training for the team the survey team

Test all company’s surveying machine after repairs and aid in sourcing and buying survey instrument for any project

Relieve Senior Drill and Blast Engineer and Senior Production Mine Engineer when on their R&R. December 2015- February 2018 - Iron Ore Project, A Subsidiary of SD Steel Mining Corporation

(Formerly Africa Mining Minerals). Tonkolili, Sierra Lone. Contract Senior Mine Surveyor (Technical Service)

Block model evaluation to estimate tonnes of material to be mined for planning purposes

Blast volume calculations

End-of-month volumetric surveys, estimations and reconciliation of all Pits being mined, including report writing.

Weekly volumetric surveys, and reconciliation of all Pits being mined with Production Mining Department.

Staking out all Pit and Dumps designs, haul road profiles, and any civil works designs

Coordinating whiles optimising all survey functions to be done on site.

Training and supervising the team of Surveyors.

Organise in house training for the team the survey team

Test all company’s surveying machine after repairs and aid in sourcing and buying survey instrument for any project

Relieve Drill and Blast Engineer when on his R&R CV OF ISAAC OWUSU ASANTE 6

May 2009 -December 2013- Kalsaka SA Gold Project, Burkina Faso-A Subsidiary of Amara Mining PLC (Formerly Cluff Gold Mining).

Senior Mine Surveyor and Relief Production Mining Engineer

End-of-month volumetric surveys, estimations and reconciliation of all Pits been mined, including its report writing.

Blast volume calculations.

Coordinated whiles optimising all survey functions to be done on site.

Trained and supervised the team of Surveyors.

Organised in house training for the team.

Tested all company’s surveying machine after repairs and aided in sourcing and buying surveying instrument for projects sites

Relieved and assisted the Production Mining Engineer November 2009- August 2012 - Loulo Gold Project, Mali-A Subsidiary of Randgold Resources Stand-in-Expatriate Senior Mine Surveyor and Trainer

End-of-month volumetric surveys, estimations and reconciliation of multiple open pits which are 2km long and 0.5km width and report writing.

Blast volume calculations.

Pits Development Surveys.

Coordinated and optimised all survey functions done on site.

Trained and Supervised Project Surveyors and Survey Technicians.

Organised in house training for the survey technician team and, any other new professional surveyors brought to Site.

February 2010- April 2010 - Samira Hill Gold Project, Niger - SML Niger Trainer to train Senior Open Pit Mine Surveyor and Project Engineer

Trained Local Surveyor(s) on systems and procedures with regards to End-of-month volumetric surveys, blast volume calculations and report writing.

Trained the Local Surveyor on the company’s software programme (CivilCAD) and how to use Total station (Trimble) instrument.

Trained the Local Engineers how to use the company standard writing reporting process ( Daily, and Monthly Reports, Costing Reports and General reporting issues)

Worked with the local team to build capacity and confidence to enable them take over fully. October 2008- April 2009- Essakane Civil Project, Burkina Faso-A Subsidiary of Orezone / IAMGOLD.

Senior Civil Surveyor and Relief Project Engineer

Set out all bulk earthworks and civil construction, including Plant site Roads, Stockpile Tunnel, Excavations Platform, Pollution Control and Water Dam.

Trained the Locals to fit it into IAMGOLD Survey Team.

End-of-month volumetric surveys and estimations

Generating maps and plans for weekly meeting including Quantity.

Excavation Monitoring.

Acted as a Project Engineer and HSE Officer when the Engineer were on Leave CV OF ISAAC OWUSU ASANTE 7

May2006- September 2008 - Resource Services Group/ Coffey Mining, Ghana. Working on the various Sites:

Cassidy Gold Pty. (Guinea), Keegan Resources Pty. (Ghana) and ALCOA Bauxite (Ghana) Exploration Surveyor / Project Surveyor and Site Survey manager

Setting out of RC, RAB, Auger drill points.

Setting out of base and cross lines for geochemical survey.

Setting out of drill alignment.

Topographical survey.

Drillhole Collar holes survey.

Infrastructural survey.

Planned survey programmes.

Compensation Survey using DGPS

November 2003- February 2004 - Birim Goldfields Project, Ghana Trainee Exploration Surveyor

Setting out of RC, RAB, Auger drill points.

Setting out of base and cross lines for Geochemical Survey.

Setting out of drill alignment.

Topographical survey.

Drillhole Collar holes survey.

Infrastructural survey

February 2004- November 2004 - Geo-Tech Systems Ltd, Ghana. Ahafo- Kenyasi Civil Project, Ghana - Lycopodium Pty A Subsidiary of Newmont Gold Ghana.

Site Surveyor and Consulting Surveyor

Setting out Boundaries for the Plant site Layout, Fresh Water Dam, community Re-location site and Right of way for all Haul and Bypass Roads.

Built Surveys.

Created Database systems for all as-built surveys

Established Primary Controls for all working site Using DGPS and Digital Levels

General Survey Duties.

Estimates material quantities that needs to be worked out and compare to the initial BOQ

Designing and adjusting some construction design through feasibility studies right on Site

Trained company’s staff on Sokkia survey Instrument November 2004- January 2006 - Bayswater Contracting and Mining (BCM) Ghana Limited. Ahafo- Kenyasi Civil Project, Ghana -A Subsidiary of Newmont Gold Ghana

Residence Surveyor

Part of a team that established the Mine’s initial developing works such as Laydown areas, control point monuments establishment

Set out of all the Haul roads, Environmental Control Dams and Fresh Water Dam.

Set out of Site limit, establishing Primary Controls, and supervising earthworks excavations.

Monitored all Backfill (Primary and Secondary Crusher, Ram pad )

Volumetric Surveying for BOQ.

As- built Surveying at the end of the project setup

Training of BCM Local Staff

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Industrial Attachment and Trainings

January 2015 - September 2015 Agbaou Mining Project, A Subsidiary of Endeavour Mining Corporation and BCM International. Ivory Coast

Trainee Mine Engineer

Logging of Grade Control drilling sample and designing of drilling patterns

Creation of Block Model using Grade Control drilling holes

Calculations and estimating of Block tonnages and sectioning

Short term mining scheduling and Pit design adjustment (Bench Adjustment)

Report writing

January 2016 - September 2016 1. Iron Ore Project, A Subsidiary of SD Steel Mining Corporation

(Former Africa Mining Minerals) with BCM. Sierra Lone. 2. Gokay Quarry Project, A Subsidiary of GOKAY Group GH. Ltd. 3. Haigye Ltd

Trainee Mine Engineer

Creation of Block Model using Grade Control drilling holes

Calculations and estimating of Block tonnages and sectioning

Short term mining scheduling and Pit design adjustment

Fleet management

Using block model to estimate tonnes of material to be mined for planning purposes on the quarry project

Crusher management and Production tonnages reconciliation

Drilling and Blast operations

Handling of Explosive and Blasting Agent

April 2002 - September 2002 Hydrological Service Department of Ghana. Ghana. Trainee Surveyor

Surveying invert RL of all water course

Plotting and designing proposed Drain Invert RL

Monitoring Water bodies RL

April 2000 - September 2000 Survey Department of Ghana. Greater Accra Region Trainee Surveyor

Surveying Land Parcel for individual and government agencies.

Adjustment and computations of legal Land Title Registration

Assist in surveying field works

Professional Qualification and Training

Member since October 2014: Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy

(SAIMM)

Blasting Certificate of Competency & Shift Boss/Mine Foreman Certificate of Competency

(Certificate No. 2093) – Minerals Commission of Ghana

Mine Captain Certificate of Competency (Managerial Level) – Minerals Commission of Ghana

First Aid Training – Ghana Red Cross Society

Gemcom-Surpac Version Training Seminar – GEOVIA Surpac,

Environment, Health and Safety Supervisors Operational Training – BCM International

Earth Moving Equipment Operational Training– BCM International

Drill & Blast Procedures Training – BCM International

Drive and Recover a 4WD Vehicle, Safety Training – BCM International CV OF ISAAC OWUSU ASANTE 9

Computer and instrument Skills

Microsoft Office applications;

Highly competent: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Database, Outlook, MS Project Office.

Mining Planning related software;

Highly competent: Geovia-Surpac Visions, TALPAC and Cat FPC, HaulNET and HaulSIM Good at: Minemap, Datamine, Geovia MineSched and Whittle, NPV Scheduler, Mapinfo, and ArcGIS

Fairly good at Vulcan Maptek, Dewisk, Xpac,

Geomatic/ Surveying related software;

Highly competent: Gemcom-Surpac Visions, Pathfinder Office, Civilcad, Sokkia Spectrum Survey, AutoCAD, Agisoft PhotoScan,

Good at: Minemap, Datamine Liscad, GNSS and Promark GIS, Sokkia Link/Prolink, Geotool, Trimble Business Centre,

Fairly good at 12d Model, Topcon 3D Office.

Project Management software:

Highly competent: MS Project, MS Access data Base, Spread-sheet and myPM SCG Enterprise.

Survey Instrument;

Highly competent at; Total Stations, Digital and Automatic Levels, Differential GPS (Brands of Sokkia Stratus, Trimble, Emlid ReachView, and Promark 3 Series), GPS RTK’s(Brands of Sokkia, and Trimble, and Leica brand instrument) and, Fairly good: Drone Equipment Application (Brand of Solo 3DR) Languages

English: Fluent (spoken and written)

French: Intermediate

Personal Data

Date of Birth: November 07, 1979

Citizenship: Ghanaian

References

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