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Sarah McKie. BSc, MSc (Geol)

goals
* Work in a major mineral province/field advancing resource and structural models.
* Improve knowledge of ore genesis with a combined sciences approach.
* Develop a long-standing sturdy career as geologist, with expertise in moving projects through grass roots to production, in various mineral provinces of the world.
* Heighten skills in data manipulation and software competency via exposure to new applications. Compliance with JORC standards using proficient data capture systems that achieve the maximum integrated effects of geophysical, geotechnical, laboratory and drill data analysis.
skills
* Effective digital skills facilitated by a comprehensive knowledge of data analysis, using, QC Acquire, Micromine, Surpac, windows and various GIS applications.
* Competent field skills in mapping, program and camp management in remote sites.
* Capable strategic planer accountable for budget, resources and personnel.
* Firm grounding in company protocol, procedures, occupational health and safety.
* Experienced collaborative project leader trained in team synergy, comfortable with finding cost effective viable solutions to logistical issues in isolated settings.

achievements

* Mine Bunyip Pit nickel laterite project to completion (209,000t) Cawse Nickel.
* Extend ore reserve at Binduli by 350,000t Au giving an extra 3y mine life.
* Plan and complete resource evaluation of 210,000t Ni sulfide deposit sold to WMC.
* Establish my own Geological contracting company after 8 years in the Goldfields.
* Complete a resource drill out and resource model on Obenemase Mine, Konongo Ghana of 143,000oz indicated and a further 440,000oz inferred over other projects.

education

1996 Master of Science MsC, Monash University
A study of the relationship between gold and arsenopyrite in sediments of the Walhalla,Woods Point dyke swarm district.
1994 Bachelor of Science BsC, La Trobe University
1989 Registered Nurse, Victorian Nursing Council
1983 Year 12 Sunbury College, Commonwealth Bank Award.
COURSES
* Micromine, the future in mining, CAD spatial graphics
* New innovations in mining
* AusIMM monthly seminars,Mapinfo 3days, Micromine
* Gold Conference – 5 days, Equal Employment Opportunity
* Acview - 3 days
* Regolith Geochemistry - 5 days
* Micromine – 5 days, Surpac, Surpac vision – (ongoing)
* Supervision of drill systems and drill equipment professional placements

Currently Exploration/Country Manger
Mwana Africa PLC
Accra, Ghana.
1 Reporting to directors of Mwana Africa PLC, Johannesburg, South Africa.
2 Design and implement all exploration / resource work on three major concession areas in Ghana. Develop drill programs and data manipulation systems for use at other Mwana sites in Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
3 Produce technical reports, monthly reports for each project. Complete all final data validation and the GIS/Micromine output of sections/map work for evaluation and review in several African countries within the Mwana Group.
4 Complete resource drill out/calculation of Obenemase Resource, Konongo, Ghana.
5 Responsible for implementing a tributary plan for artesinal (illegal) miners.
6 Liaise with the Minister of Mines and CEO of the Minerals Commission.
7 Responsible for over 4 Million US annual operational budget and up to 1.2 Million US exploration budget on projects outside of Ghana (ie. Zani-Kojo, DRC)
8 Develop data base systems for implementation throughout the group (Africa wide)
9 Generated exploration targets with surface mapping, trenching, and drilling combined with gradient array, EM and real section induced polarization surveys.
10 Geostatistics, geotechnical interpretations, updating geology, 3D modeling of ore.
11 Manage field activities involving up to 300 national staff, includes all training.
12 Re assessed company for cost control, resulting in relocation of administration section from mine site to Accra, resulting in 70% reduction of overheads.

Jan 2004- Aug 2004 Professional bicycle rider
Based in UK, raced for Australian and pro teams on the European circuit.

2003- Jan 2004 Consultant Geologist My own registered company
Syngenetic Pty Ltd.
1 Project manage The Mount prospect, Widgiemooltha for Austminex NL involving 24,000m RC&DD to determine inferred resource. Sourced contracts and operators.
2 Responsibilities include all data base admin., validation, QAQC, digital processing, auditing, interpretations and recommendations. Report to Exploration Manager.
3 Project review and evaluation of numerous nickel and gold projects in the Austminex portfolio. Manage all field crews, safety procedures and equipment.
4 Purchas of all field camp equipment and core facilities to support fly camp.
5 Review projects for various clients, propose recommendations cost effectively.

2001-2003 Project Geologist Placer Dome Asia Pacific
14 Williams St Kalgoorlie.
1 Plan and implement all drill and remote sensing activities within Grants Patch.
2 Develop green/brown fields projects through to inferred resource status.
3 Geotechnical interpretation of data to steer advanced diamond drill programs.

13m 2000 -2001 Mine Geologist Cawse Nickel Operations
Centaur Mining & Exploration
1 Ore modeling, flitch/dig plan design, ore reserve calculations, pit mapping
2 Monthly reporting to Chief Geologist, geotechnical reporting/publications
3 Manage all G.C, resource work and drill/blast planning. Safety coordinator

22m 1998-1999 Exploration Geologist Croesus Mining NL
Kalgoorlie.
Binduli Mine Site
1 Pit wall/floor mapping, field mapping, geotechnical and structural interpretation.
2 Responsible for all contractors: Diamond, RC, RAB/AC and approve invoices.
3 Co-ordination of field camp support for remote drilling operations
4 Operate within CALM and DOME guidelines for best practice, completing investigations and rehabilitation. Implement OH & S policies in work environments
5 Monthly reporting to the Exploration Manager and Annual Reporting to DOME.
7 Generate all digital data for reporting, resource definition and presentations
8 Accountable for close to 1 Million dollars annual exploration expenditure.

8m 1997-1998 Project Geologist Titan Resources NL Kalgoorlie.
Johnson Range Project
1 Plan, budget, manage and report on all project areas (monthly, annual)
2 Produce drill sections to calculate a block model Resource Assessment of the volcaniclastic hosted Evanston resource, Menzies.
3 Evaluation of the East Location 45 Nickel deposit, Kambalda
4 Field geological mapping and detailed regolith / carbonate mapping

4m 1997 Project Geologist Spinifex Gold
Kalgoorlie/Coolgardie
1 Administration of $700,000 exploration budget
2 Purchasing of field camp equipment, hardware and software
3 Co-ordinate all drilling activities on local and remote camp projects

5m 1997 Project Geologist Sum Cheong NL
Myanmar (Burma)
1 Multi element review of 1026 sq km area north of Mandalay, involving extensive stream, soil and rock chip sampling in remote, thickly vegetated terrain.
2 Coordinated Burmese and Indonesian Geological work groups in isolated areas
3 Calculated resource assessment for an alluvial gold and diamond deposit
4 Accountable for expenditure, transport and administration of exploration team
4m 1996 Exploration Geologist CRA/RTZ
Victoria and Tasmania
1 Manage a base metal field season in the Lake Mackintosh area involving an extensive stream and rock sampling program and Wacker drilling of targets.
2 Purchase and establish a remote fully helicopter supported field camp within the Franklin River State Park, adhering to stringent environmental guidelines.
3 Generate thermally controlled models for limestone hosted Cu, Pb and Zn deposits
4 Devise emergency communication and helicopter evacuation procedures

4m 1995 Exploration geologist Intrepid Mining NL
Walhalla, Victoria
1 Manage diamond drilling program intersecting Cohen's Reef, Walhalla
Geological mapping, rock chip sampling, aeromagnetic analysis

11m 1994 Hydrocarbon Geologist Consultant to:
Ian Buckingham
1 Draft well summaries for production tests in Southern Shelf Oil and Gas Fields
2 Log and audit core returning from off shore oil platforms, transfer to land storage
3 Conduct safety assessments of chromatographs, and hoists on rig platforms

4m 1994 Research Geologist Kenya and Tanzania
La Trobe University
1 Team leader in the "Gregory expedition". Traversed the Rift Valley in Kenya and Tanzania to select samples for Fission Track Thermochronology modeling.
2 Liaison with local geologists, port authorities, Dar Es Salam University and government agencies to ship rocks to Australia. Fission Track analysis of samples

4m 1993 Underground Geologist Stawell Joint Venture
Stawell, Victoria
1 Vacation work - daily production activities, face mapping, documentation special interests

* Lieutenant, Australian Army Reserves, Royal Engineer Corps (15y) Achievements include: construction of Air Base Sherga, trestle bridges, Melbourne marina & wharf
* Army Reserve Adventurous Training instructor, in white water rafting & canyoning
* Renovating my house - carpentry, plastering, painting, design and construction
* Student at Curtain University studying fine arts part time
* Committee member - Goldfields Cycling Club, Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame
* Author of 2 books: 'Goldfields Sappers and Diggers' and 'Reg Collis, life prior to emigration to Australia 1921' for my family.
* Dedicated one year to a season as professional cyclist in the UK and Belgium.

memberships Australian Geological Society, 1993. Eligible Aus IMM.
relationship Married, no children, husband in mining industry.

strengths
Exploration An excellent understanding of the processes of efficiently advancing projects to a level where evaluation of prospectivity is accurate. Skilled in prioritizing methods and budgets for minimum discovery cost per ounce. Familiar with many target environments, from shear hosted to narrow vein to stockwork to massive epithermal systems.

Res Definition Excellent skills in deciphering the structural, lithological and alteration environments. From there developing conceptual models, targets, efficient drilling methods for the location of further resources and their conversion to reserves.

Mining Experienced in both oxide and hard-rock mining methods, with a good knowledge of equipment capabilities. Skilled in small pit design and operation, familiar with underground methods, and have a good understanding of the technical and economic impact of using various methods in mine design
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Management Demonstrated ability to develop rapport with people of diverse background and culture. Work best in a team environment and make building a team spirit a high priority. Strong believer in leadership by example. Skilled at passing on knowledge and experience to others in both formal and informal situations and in developing mentor relationships.
Passionate about the mining industry. Experienced and comfortable in third world cultures and environs, passing on international work standards at all locations.

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