Elias Chindebvu

Mobile : +263-**-*******/+258-**-***-****

Email : adzsx5@r.postjobfree.com

Date of Birth : 22 January 1981

Gender : Male

Education

Zimbabwe Open University

MBA – Master of Business Administration 2021

University of Zimbabwe

BSc (Hons) Mining Engineering 2005

Profile

A Mining Engineer with over 15 years experience in technical and production environments. My experience includes greenfield and brown field projects in base and precious metals mining industry of Iron, Limestone, Chrome, Platinum, Gold, Nickel, and Copper ores. I also have expatriate experience working with multicultural societies and excellent verbal and written business communication skills.

Vision

To become a professional business leader and advisor in the mines and metals, construction & earthmoving investments portfolios’ handling challenging situations to ensure viability, survival, growth, and sustainability.

Work Experience

Morrua Tantalite Mine – Mozambique

Mining Manager – June 2023 to Date

Planning, Directing; Coordinating and controlling of Morrua Tantalite Mining operations on site.

Aligning of operations to the overall business plan by making sure all deliverables are met within budget.

Evaluating efficiency of production to determine adequacy of personnel, equipment and technologies used, and make changes to work schedule or equipment where necessary.

Planning details of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements.

Controlling the operation of plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of equipment.

Establishing and managing budgets, monitoring production output and costs, and adjusting processes and resources to minimize costs.

Controlling the preparation of production records and reports

Coordinating the implementation of health and safety requirements

Researching and implementing regulatory and statutory requirements affecting mining and mineral extraction operations and the environment

Overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff. Barrick Gold - Lumwana Mine Basalt Hill Project Zambia Project Manager JVChantete – July 2022 to February 2023

Directing and controlling of JVChantete operations on site through coordinating and integrating the core functions of mining and engineering.

Aligning of operations to the overall business plan by making sure all deliverables are met within budget.

Review and tracks progress of short to medium term initiatives and plans to deliver on operations strategic plans.

Formulation and review of strategic plans, production budgets and associated OPEX and CAPEX.

Adhere to all Safety, Health, and environmental policies in all areas of responsibility taking cognisance of all legal requirements.

Managing people performance and development, ensuring labour force is motivated and well disciplined.

Ensure compliance of company's SHEQ policies and procedures. First Quantum Minerals – Enterprise Pit Zambia

Production Superintendent JVChantete – February to June 2022 320 000BCM/Month Project

Production Planning and Scheduling in line with the client's short and long term production deliverables.

Align short term mining plans/activities to the corporate strategic business objectives.

Interpret pit designs and ensure that all mining operations are done according to design in order to realise the business objectives.

Production Resource matching- Ensure effective matching of production equipment such as hauliers and diggers to eliminate idle times and optimize productivity. Ensure effective resource allocation to eliminate allocative inefficiency and promote production sections and maximize productivity levels of the business entity.

Interpret production statistics sand make financial projections/forecast for the month based on the prevailing company's production capacity.

Coordinate the implementation of environmental management practice to reduce the impact of environmental damage caused by First Quantum Mining Operations

Ensure compliance of company's SHEQ policies and procedures. PICKSTONE PEERLESS GOLD MINE – Zimbabwe

JRG Site Manager – February 2018 to January 2022

300 000BCM/Month Project

Mine planning and implementation of planned work schedules as agreed with the principal. Making sure right quantity and quality of ore is delivered to the mill.

Implementing the mine plan and co-ordinating all mining operations on site by JRG Contracting

Administering the load and haul contract to the satisfaction of principal and client.

Implementing Safety, Health’ Environment’ Quality and standard operating procedures.

Assisting in blast layout designs and ensuring good fragmentation is achieved as per design

Management Information availability as required by the client.

Efficient Utilisation of resources to meet set targets by principal.

Compilation of the monthly works payment certificate.

Ensure equipment is mechanically sound and safe for use.

Report, investigate incidents and compile safety statistics as specified by principal.

Carrying out regular appraisals on employees.

Ensure discipline is maintained within the teams. ZIMPLATS MINES Ngezi – Platinum Zimbabwe

JRG Contracting Production Manager July 2015 to February 2018 350 000BCM/Month Project

Ensuring production targets are met in terms of grade and volumes of Platinum ore and waste

Responsible for the effective monitoring and control of the drilling and blasting and subcontractor.

Responsible for enforcing safety, health and environment standards and applicable mining regulations.

Responsible for developing and implementing short term mining plans

Responsible for formulating operating procedures and standards

Responsible for budgeting and cost control in the mining department

Reviewing drilling and blasting plans

Overseeing activities done by sub -contractor companies

Responsible for maintaining ramps, roadways, waste dumps and stockpiles in perfect condition

BIMCO (Pvt) Ltd Zimbabwe

Mine Planning Manager February 2012 – July 2015

Long, medium, and short term mine planning, designing and production scheduling of mining greenfield and brownfield projects.

Managing the mine planning division.

Provision of input to Feasibility and Due diligence studies.

Providing technical support to the production, geology, and survey teams.

Equipment selection and evaluation.

Explosives evaluation and selection

Mine production, production monitoring and mineral resources reconciliation.

Mine closure and rehabilitation plans in line with the environmental legislation.

Handling the company’s environmental issues in liaison with the SHE department.

Adherence to all mining related statutory requirements.

Financial resources effectiveness.

Subordinate effectiveness and administration of BIMCO Code of Conduct. BIMCO (Pvt) Ltd Zimbabwe

Production Mining Engineer July 2009 – January 2012

Production of monthly and quarterly working plans in liaison with the mining technical services division.

Setting targets and production of annual mentoring plans for subordinates.

Ensuring availability of ore of correct grade and the required tonnages timeously at the minimum cost possible.

Mobile equipment availability for the mining operation in liaison with the mobile equipment maintenance team.

Crushing Plant availability in liaison with the plant maintenance crew.

Explosives magazine Master.

Production of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Strict adherence to mining plans from the planning office.

Preparation of capital and operational forecasts and budgets.

Adherence to all mining related statutory requirements.

Administration of the BIMCO code of conduct.

BIMCO (Pvt) Ltd Zimbabwe

Mine Captain November 2007 – June 2009

Ensure effective and efficient operation of drilling, blasting, loading and truck hauling in the pit according to laid down procedures.

Compiling daily operational reports and providing management information on daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Ensure adequate quantity and desired quality of iron ore and limestone is delivered.

Strict adherence to mining plans from the planning office.

Daily planning and execution of mining operations( drilling, blasting,loading and hauling)

Quality monitoring of ores in liaison with Mine Technical Services team.

Explosives Magazine Master.

Adherence to all mining related statutory requirements. BIMCO (Pvt) Ltd Zimbabwe

Mining Shift Boss March 2007 – October 2007

Cost monitoring of all operations to keep in line with forecasts.

Monitoring all pit operations to ensure adherence to related statutory standards.

Blast designing & monitoring to ensure optimal results.

Oversee and monitor mining operations.

Resource allocation to meet daily, weekly, and monthly targets.

Ensuring maximum availability and effective utilisation of material resources

Supervision and optimum deployment of human resources

Assist in the planning of mining operations

Trained in all facets of surface mining techniques. Computer Skills

Lynx and Xpac

Programming- C-programming, Pascal and Visual Basic.

MS Office, MS Project.

Other qualifications

Full Blasting licence.

Team building and leadership development course Outward Bound Zimbabwe.

Clean class 4 driver’s licence.

Referees

Dr. Ing. Johannes H Tacken - Director – IfAB Mining Consultants, Zimbabwe. Mobile: +263-***-****** Email: adzsx5@r.postjobfree.com

Mr.B. Mutede – Mine Manager - BIMCO

Mobile: +263-***-****** Email: adzsx5@r.postjobfree.com

Mr. D. Steyn – Mining Director – JRG Contracting Pvt Ltd Mobile: +263-***-****** Email: adzsx5@r.postjobfree.com

Mr.E. Mangondoza - Projects Manager – JVChantete Zambia Mobile: +260-********* E-mail: adzsx5@r.postjobfree.com

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