D.K. Sharma -Health, Safety, Risk Executive-Mining Exploration Email & Phone Number

• Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Lead for Expansion Project - part of owner’s team. • Operational and Safety, Security, Health Environmental and Commissioning (SSHEC) Management of remote projects; led team of multinational professionals.• Carried out periodic audits and reviews, monitoring effectiveness of SSHEC Management. • Set up SSHEC team structure on operations.• Confirmed Project Plans included the necessary identification and assessment of SSHEC-related risks; endorsed the Controls of Material Risk issues.• Monitored and analysed SSHEC performance, providing recommended actions to the Project Director to address systemic shortfalls in SSHEC management processes, process discipline, or SSHEC human capacity.• Developed, maintained, and monitored the Regional SSHEC Plan that supports delivery of the Region’s exploration objectives and closes conformance gaps against SSHEC.• Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) study of satellite deposit and development of reports and submission to Regulatory Bodies• Completed and project managed Feasibility Studies for satellite deposit and timely submission to Regulatory Bodies.• Formulated and developed SHEC conformance for exploration programmes and activities in the region.• Creation and development of Security Management Plans and ensured verification of plans’ implementation.• Ensured contract security service providers had undergone training for Voluntary Principles on Security Human Rights (VPSHR) and Firearms Management Guidelines (Association of Oil and Gas Producers Report 320).• Pivotal member of the Region’s Incident Management Team (IMT), providing direct support in the training of other IMT members.• Provided Exploration wide support as subject matter expert and analysed learnings from significant incidents; supported Regional Manager and Project Managers.• Established Scope of Work for ESIA and Management of Data Collection and Environmental Management Plan (EMP).

• Key Member of Project Owner’s Team and part of Manganese Exco.• Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM) Investigation and Training Project Personnel on ICAM methodology.• Operational Management of Study and Operational Team.• Created and developed Health, Safety, Environment, and Community (HSEC) Management Plan for Study and Execution phase. • Formed and developed HSEC conformance for exploration programmes. • Supported Project Director and Project Manager with selection, induction and development of HSEC Advisors and HSEC Officers and Security Officers.• Developed, maintained, and monitored the HSEC Plan, supporting delivery of the Project during its Study and Execution phase.• Project Planning - Mining, and Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM).• Contractor Management.• Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) for design and fabrication. • Alternate Incident Management Team Leader for Emergency Response.• Set up Aviation Safety Management System for Global Manganese assets and operations.

• Developed HSEC Management Plan for Refinery and Mine in India (including Port and Rail/Road logistics) – Part of team who negotiated with State Government on project.• Established and commenced studies on Social and HSEC concept study for plant, including Supply Chain Security.• Base Line Study for Rapid Environment & Social Impact Assessment.• Asset Protection Coordinator – Security & Country Evacuation Management Plan.• Prepared and developed Business Continuity Plan for operations.• Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with all standards.

• Established centralised logistics base.• Procurement of land, construction of storage units & maintenance yards.• Developed & implemented computerised Inventory Management system.• Streamlined Clearing and Forwarding (C&F) Agent and Dealer Operations and Logistics Management. • Improved sales retail and dealership function, resulting in increased sales.• Led Cement Marketing Team.

• Field Geologist with experience in Iron Ore Exploration; Gold Exploration; Coal and Industrial Minerals.• Managed Exploration Programme and conducted Mapping/Drilling/Resource Evaluation, Data Collection, and implementation of site-specific Investigation Programmes. • Prepared EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) and EMP and detailed Social Impact Studies for Mines.

Rio Tinto ACC JV

Mba, Supply Chain & Logistics

Pg Diploma Environment & Human Ecology, Environment & Human Ecology (Heeps)

Master Of Science - Ms, Geology