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Bekhinkosi Chakamanga

Harare

Summary

Hardworking and experienced Geological Technician with strong organizational skills. Proficient in geological mapping ,exploration drilling ,mining operations, data analysis and report writing. National Diploma in Mine Geology from the Zimbabwe School of Mines.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Jnr Geologist

Metamose Metals
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Developed and implemented real-time data interpretation and communication strategies for field investigations.
  • Used hyperspectral images data to determine geological relationships in regional context.
  • Used geological knowledge and expertise in Kimberlite exploration to characterize resource existence.
  • Helped to solve geology-related issues at Adamawa sites using mapping and assessment techniques
  • Soil sampling and sample preparation

Geological Technician

Karo Platinum Mine
05.2023 - 02.2024

Exploration

  • Producing precise geological maps highlighting identified deposits and potential drilling sites.
  • Monitoring and planning of core drilling activities
  • Utilized QGIS to track project details and data trends
  • Structural,mineralogical and detailed lithological core logging.
  • Core cutting and sampling
  • Maintained database of geological data and issued reports outlining details or trends.
  • Maintained strong fluency in Sable Database systems by inputting results data into corporate database.
  • Site and field investigation(Pegmatite exploration)

Production/Grade control

  • Drafting mining layouts
  • Use of level control technology for ore/waste management
  • RC chip drilling monitoring,logging and sampling
  • PGMs grade reconciliation of as mined grade
  • Ascertaining ground stability and support recommendations.

Geological Technician

Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company
10.2018 - 04.2023

Exploration

  • Surface and structural mapping.
  • Geological logging.
  • Geotechnical logging.
  • Monitoring of bulk sampling processes.
  • DD and RC drilling supervision.
  • Bulk density determination.
  • Maintained impeccable sample and testing logs for additional review and analysis by senior personnel.

Production

  • Grade control.
  • Ore stockpile management.
  • Pit mapping.
  • Database management.

Geotechnical Technician

Great Dyke Investments
01.2015 - 11.2016
  • Surface mapping
  • Geological logging
  • Geotechnical core logging
  • Collected, organized and managed data in full compliance with JORC and SAMREC standards.
  • Assessed field data integrity, accuracy, and information quality.

Education

Mine Geology

Zimbabwe School of Mines
Zimbabwe
2013

Skills

  • Task Prioritization
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Team building
  • QGIS
  • Studio RM Datamine
  • Sable Database systems
  • Report compilation

Certification

  • Basic Mine First Aid
  • Defensive driving certificate


Additional Information

References

David Lennie Farirai Kambanje Fanuel Chikomo Hillman Nyamagodo

Metamose Metals Karo Platinum Mine Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Co Great Dyke Investments

Project Consultant Geologist Senior Geologist Exploration Supt Chief Geologist

+6281322075198 0772325749 0773254934 0772626202

Languages

English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Jnr Geologist

Metamose Metals
03.2024 - 04.2024

Geological Technician

Karo Platinum Mine
05.2023 - 02.2024

Geological Technician

Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company
10.2018 - 04.2023

Geotechnical Technician

Great Dyke Investments
01.2015 - 11.2016

Mine Geology

Zimbabwe School of Mines
Bekhinkosi Chakamanga