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OBJECTIVE
Successful career in mining engineering & resources exploration with a progressive company.
SUMMARY
Over fifteen years experience in providing mining, geological and geotechnical services to the mining industry.
A mining engineer with experience in mining and mineral exploration from grassroots exploration, property evaluation, development and economic analysis to mine planning, design and production at various exploration and mining projects. Very skilful in application of computers, database management, computer modeling, web site design and maintenance. During ten years with the Golconda Resources Ltd., a public mining investment company, I was responsible for exploration, development, stock market research and analysis, public company regulatory filings, investor relations and company promotions.
WORK HISTORY
08/2000 to present Mining Engineer - Golconda Resources Ltd. - Calgary, Alberta
Performed the following duties:
* Evaluated and analysed projects concerning the following points: evaluation of the real potential of the site, rough evaluation of investment needed, review of all technical and legal documents about the project, mining exploration potential of the area, mining companies present in the area and searching new opportunities in mining exploration.
* Participated in the analysis of geological, geochemical and geophysical survey data and other test results, maps and cross sections.
* Applied software for data gathering, analysis and interpretation of data.
* Assessed the size, orientation and composition of mineral ore bodies.
* Conducted geological studies to assess suitability of locations for mining exploration projects, analysed and prepared geological engineering reports and recommendations.
* Developed and implemented computer applications for geophysics, geochemistry, geology, mapping and related fields.
* Conducted forecasting, competitive analysis, financial analysis, strategic market research, statistical modeling and financial modeling.
08/1996 - 08/2000 Assistant Project Manager - Golconda Resources Ltd. - Calgary, Alberta
Performed the following duties:
* Assisted with exploration projects identifying geological targets and carried out geological mapping and surveys utilizing mining/exploration software.
* Involved in planning and implementing drill program, sampling and target generation of gold and diamond projects.
* Analysed geophysical survey with processing of data using Geosoft software.
* Reviewed Magnetic & EM geophysical surveys and compared and combined with other databases.
* Evaluated exploration risk factors and ore reserve audits of property submittals and reported recommendations to management.
* Database management and compilation.
* Created and developed annual reports and other brochure - type advertising.
* Composed computer graphic images and animation for company advertising.
* Designed, developed and maintained a corporate presence on the World Wide Web. In-demand professional web designer/developer with proven ability to transform concepts into online-interactive reality. Combine creative, artistic talent in: site construction, graphic design, message development, search engine strategies, website database design & management, E-mail campaigns, HTML and project management.
* Responsible for the development of the company's investor relations' strategy. I prepared most of the company's corporate information including: news releases, annual reports, financial statements, corporate profile, website, investment presentations and the main point of contact for the company's 1000+ shareholders.
1987-1994 Mining Engineer - Djurdjevik Mining Company, Yugoslavia.
Started as junior mine engineer in 1987 and was promoted to professional engineer to handle planning, design and production in the three open pit mines: Potocari, Visca I and Visca II. Planned, organized and supervised the development of mines, mine facilities, systems and equipment; and prepared and supervised the extraction of minerals from surface mines.
Performed the following duties:
* Developed weekly and monthly mine plan for scheduling of ore and waste to meet long-range plan objectives.
* Conducted weekly drill and blast schedule and advised on appropriate drilling and blasting methods.
* Optimized short-range pit designs and ore reserves to minimize stripping ratios.
* Analyzed loading, hauling, drilling and support equipment needs for the weekly and monthly mine plans.
* Coordinated scheduling of equipment needs with mine operations to successfully accomplish the mine plans.
* Communicated with long term planning engineers on a continual basis to ensure long-term goals were targeted.
* Developed detailed plans for pit power distribution system and pit dewatering system.
* Communicated with geotechnical/hydrological engineers to ensure slope safety factors were adequate in mine designs.
* Designed haulage systems and supporting structures.
* Implemented computer applications such as for mine design, mine modelling, and mapping or for monitoring mine conditions.
* Planned and selected mining equipment and machinery in collaboration with other engineering specialists.
* Prepared operations and project estimates, schedules and reports.
* Implemented and co-ordinated mine safety programs.
* Supervised and co-ordinated the work of technicians, technologists, survey personnel, and other engineers.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIAL
1987 Bachelor of Science Degree in Mining Engineering - University of Tuzla, Yugoslavia
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Computer skills in several software packages: Microsoft Office, Adobe software, Auto CAD; Drafting, 3d modeling, customization, digitizer, scanner and other add-ons.
* Knowledge of mining software: Geosoft - Oasismontaj; Surfer, Grapher and Didger; ER Mapper, MapInfo, ArcExplorer and others with some skills in Visual Basic, Oracle and HTML programming.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
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