Project Manager Technical
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EDUCATION
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Zimbabwe
Geological Mapping
Resource Evaluation
Mineral Exploration
Mining Project Management
GIS & Data Management
Mineral Economics &
Feasibility Studies
Grade Control & QA/QC
Geochemical & Geophysical
Analysis
MSc in Mineral & Natural
Resource Economics, ongoing
(UZ)
MBA in Strategic Management
2020, (NUST)
BSc in Geology (major) and
Geography (major) 2005, (UZ)
Executive Certificate in Mine
Financial Valuation 2017, (UZ)
Certificate of South African
Council for Natural Scientific
Professions (SACNASP)
TENSION HLATINI
MINING & EXPLORATION CONSULTANT
WORK EXPERIENCE
PROFILE
A seasoned Exploration and Mining Geologist, Project Manager, and Independent Technical Consultant with over 20 years of experience in diamond, gold, lithium, chrome, and nickel exploration and mining. Specializing in exploration and mining project management, he oversees geological mapping, resource evaluation, drilling operations, and implementing sustainable mining practices to drive efficiency and success at every project stage. With proven expertise in risk assessment, financial management, and operational planning, he offers strategic guidance to investment firms and mining companies, enhancing mineral exploration, resource development, and overall project performance.
Independent Consultant
Project Manager - Baraka Resources
Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement – Ensures legal permits, environmental assessments, and strong community relations. Project Planning & Operations – Oversees mining plans, budgeting, resource allocation, and equipment procurement.
Risk & Financial Management – Controls costs, manage cash flow, and mitigate operational and environmental risks.
Workforce Management – Recruits, trains, and manages local labour, geologists, and technical experts to ensure efficient operations. Supply Chain & Logistics – Oversees procurement and transportation of equipment, materials, and consumables to maintain continuous operations.
Urumaya Resources Feb 2021 - Aug 2024
Technical Services Manager
Conduct feasibility assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage risk analysis for mining projects.
Develop and manage budgets for exploration, mining operations, and cost control to ensure financial efficiency.
Oversee geological mapping, resource evaluation, exploration activities, mine design, and extraction processes.
Supervise drilling, equipment procurement, workforce management, and engage with stakeholders for smooth project execution. Alrosa Zimbabwe (Diamond) Sept 2019 to Jan 2021
Geologist
Responsible for diamond prospecting and exploration projects Oct 2024 – Present
Independent Consultant
Technical Services Manager - Urumaya Resources
Conduct feasibility assessments, manage regulatory compliance, and oversee budgeting for exploration and mining operations. Supervise geological evaluations, mine planning, resource extraction, and stakeholder coordination to ensure efficient project execution. Sept 2024 – Present
WORK EXPERIENCE
Bastillion Consulting Company, South Africa (Gold) Field Exploration Geologist AngloGoldAshanti DRC
Responsible for geological mapping of geochemical and geophysical targets Creating drilling targets and drilling motivation reports Section and plan generations for surface and underground mineralization. Jul 2012 – Feb 2013
Bastillion Consulting Company, South Africa (Gold) Project Geologist Newmont Gold Mining in Ghana
Responsible for diamond drilling
Core logging, plans - section generation and orebody modelling Reporting to the Country Exploration Manager
May 2011 – Jun 2012
Casmyn Turk Gold Mine, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (Gold)
Senior Mine Geologist
Responsible for daily grade and ground control
Quality control together with functions of the mining cycle and underground exploration, Ore reserves accounting and supervising a 70-geology member team Reporting to the Resident Geologist
Nov 2009 – Apr 2011
Bindura Nickel Company (BNC) Shangani Mine, Zimbabwe (Nickel) Mine Geologist
Grade control in an opencast environment
Supervising RC and Diamond drilling
Ore reserves accounting
Implementation of SHE standards and policies
Jun 2008 - Oct 2009
Nan Jiang Southern Africa Diamond Mining, Zimbabwe Senior Exploration Geologist
Mar 2013 – Dec 2016
Projects:
Devure kimberlites exploration
Kusena diamond (gravels, conglomerates) exploration project Bulawayo – Colossus kimberlite exploration
Responsibilities:
Geological mapping of primary, secondary and tertiary diamond deposits kimberlites, conglomerates and gravels.
Geochemical (loam and stream sediment) sampling and mineral chemistry analysis Follow up of Key Indicator Minerals (KIMs) to identify kimberlites. MicroDiamond (MiDA) sampling of kimberlite bodies and grade estimation. Bulk sampling to determine diamond content of kimberlite dyke, pipe or sill. Probing geophysical targets through trenching and drilling. Supervising diamond drilling and grade control processes.
Mineral economic evaluation of alluvial and kimberlite hosted diamonds. Monitoring safe transportation of recovered diamonds for evaluation, storage and marketing. REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Small Scale Mining Supplies, Zimbabwe (Lithium, Gold) Technical Services Manager
Identifying potential mines and resource evaluation due diligence work Cash flow projections for directors and investors
Managing all technical operations
Jan 2017 – Aug 2019
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