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A successful geologist with a wide range of underground mining, geochemical exploration and geochemical laboratory experience. Scope of experience includes mine production planning, feasibility studies, financial modelling, geochemical exploration and drilling project management, capital development projects, laboratory management and strategic planning. Completed various Datamine courses on Geostatistics as well as courses of Isobel Clarke and Margaret Armstrong of Royal School of Mines in France. Experienced in using Kriging for Resource Estimates and panel estimates. An enthusiastic and versatile team player with proven leadership qualities, analytical and logic problem solving abilities together with efficient communication and computer skills developed within innovative and orientated environments. Hold the position as competent person currently with Mbada Diamonds, Zimbabwe under SAMREC code for diamonds. Also got 15 years experience in Wits gold.Has seven years experience in financial modelling as part of pre-feasibility study of Schmidtsdrift alluvial diamond deposit (subsidiary of Lonrho Mining SA) with an employment figure of 220 personnel.Used Datamine software as geostatistical tool for variography and kriging in the resource estimation for gold deposit, as Ore Resource Manager at Harmony Gold SA.Mobile: +27823370425e-mail: gduplessis@bfn.co.zaDr.Gerhard du Plessis27 May 2012
Palaeo Rock Geological Consultants
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ConsultantPalaeo Rock Geological Consultants Sep 2009 - PresentI am the Principal and act as a consultant to companies
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PrincipalPalaeo Rock Geological Consultants Sep 2009 - PresentMossel BayCURRENT APPOINTMENT: 01 September 2010 to September 2012 Consulting Geologist Mbada Diamonds, Zimbabwe Main Responsibilities• Development and execution of exploration programs for the company.• Target generation for exploration programs.• Evaluating exploration targets.• Evaluating ore resources.• Compilation of ore resource statements.• Managing drilling contractors.• Direct the effective achievement of exploration objectives.• Long term exploration planning for company.Main Achievements• The discovery of a Lamproite body which was the primary source for the alluvial diamond deposits in the Marange region of Zimbabwe.July 2009 to 30 August 2010 Consulting Geologist, Palaeo Rock Geological Consultants. March 2002 to 16 January 2009 Lonrho Mining (Pty) Ltd Executive and Consulting Geologist Main responsibilities• To operate effectively as an Exco Member• To ensure that the Ore resources of the Company are understood, defined and managed• To ensure that the Health of the Geology discipline is maintained and improved• Diamond Valuation and Analysis• Responsible for all geological exploration in South Africa and Angola• Responsible for all mining permits and liaison with Dept of Minerals and Energy• Reporting directly to CEO of Lonrho MiningMain Achievements• Since listing of company in Perth in 2007, managed to increase ore resource inventory by 18Mt of gravel through successful exploration drilling.• Successful application of Prospecting Right for Vaalbos (previously a National Park).• Through diligent resource management, Lonrho Mining recovered a 235 carat diamond at the Schmidtsdrift project area.
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DrPalaeo Rock Geological Consultants Feb 2018 - 2018PretoriaLooking for a position as Consulting Geologist or similar position.
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Geological SuperintendantRex Diamond Mining Corporation Feb 1999 - Feb 2002Barkley West, South AfricaMain responsibilities• Divisional Head for Geology Department• Responsible for all exploration in South Africa• Responsible for Ore Resource Management of Loxton, Bellsbank and Rex MinesMain achievement• Compiled the first proper ore resource calculations for Loxton, Bellsbank and Rex Mines
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Ore Resource ManagerHarmony Gold Feb 1996 - Jan 1999Virginia Area, South AfricaMain responsibilities• Divisional Head for Geology, Survey and Sampling departments• Together with Mining Manger, Engineering Manager and Financial Manager, form part of Franchised Management Team• Responsible for Ore Resource Management by means of Geostats (Datamine Kriging)• Together with Financial Manager, responsible for annual Strategic Plan• Reporting monthly to Board of Directors on achieved results
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Senior GeologistGengold, South Africa Apr 1986 - Jan 1996May 1986 – April 1996 St. Helena Gold Mine, Welkom Senior GeologistMain responsibilities• To advise senior managers on known geological conditions to assist in the planning gold production• Underground mapping, logging of boreholes and updating plans• Investigating complex structural areas, presumably uneconomic areas and other potential economic horizons to identify areas of economic ore, using geostatistics, structural and sedimentological techniques• Management of diamond drilling operationsMain achievements• Produce a detailed plan with target areas of No 10 Shaft by means of geostatistics, which increased mine ore reserves by 5 years• Proved the existence of a block of reef, which will produce an extra 600kg of gold at No 4 Shaft• Evaluated the whole of no 8 Shaft which will prolong the life of No 8 Shaft by another three years
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Assistant DirectorCouncil For Geoscience Jan 1979 - Mar 1986Jan 1979 – April 1986 Geological Survey of S.A. Assistant DirectorMain responsibilities• To manage the whole electron microscopy division of the laboratory section• To operate the electron microprobe and provide an analytical service to the other departments as well as to various other academical institutions in S.A.• To manage the quarterly merit assessments of six geologists and seven laboratory assistants• To train people in using the electron microprobe• To research the origin of granites east of Onseepkans in Bushmanland• To research the origin of certain ultramafic bodies in the Barberton areaAd Hoc Projects• As Assistant Director in the Section for Specialised Studies and Laboratory I have done special reports on certain coal deposits of the Transvaal Super Group, platinum deposits in Limpopo Province and Ni and Cr deposits on the Eastern Limb of the Bushveld Complex in South Africa.
Gerhard Du Plessis Education Details
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University Of Free State, South AfricaGeology/Earth Science, General
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