George Krakra
Accra,Ghana
Summary
Accomplished Mining engineer with a distinguished record of achievement exceeding 18 years. Demonstrated past success in enhancing efficiency in production, lowering operational expenses, and ensuring conformance to safety and environmental standards. Expertise in mine planning, operations management, and equipment maintenance and management. Great negotiating skills and capacity to promote cooperation with suppliers, contractors, and regulatory authorities through effective communication.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Manager - Mining
Asako Gold Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra
07.2025 - Current
- Managed daily mining, drilling, blasting, and loading activities, ensuring production targets and safety standards are met.
- Developed, optimized, and executed short, medium, and long-term mine plans (LOM) in collaboration with technical services.
- Drove cost efficiency through proactive monitoring and control of operational expenditures.
- Maximized equipment productivity through performance tracking, maintenance coordination, and utilization optimization.
- Lead, mentored, and supervised staff to achieve high performance and maintain a strong safety culture.
- Ensured compliance with environmental, health, safety, and statutory regulations.
Principal Inspector of Mines
Minerals Commission
Accra, Greater Accra
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Conducted inspections of mining, exploration, industrial minerals and explosive facilities to enforce compliance with mining laws and regulations.
- Ensured proper observance of good mining practices, the promotion of the health and safety of the workforce, and the minimisation of the adverse impacts of mining activities on the environment.
- Conducted pre-licensing inspection for the purpose of issuance of permits.
- Carried out technical enquiries into all mine incidents and accidents and trials of breaches of mining and explosives regulations.
- Conducted statutory examinations for certificate of competency to carry out operations.
- Prepared and submitted reports of inspections and incident/accident investigation as and when they occurred.
- Ensured compliance with HSE, and statutory regulations.
Project Manager
Bilal Mining Services Ltd
Western North, Bekwai - Chirano
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Planned details of production activities, monitored and assessed output targets to satisfy clients' need.
- Ensured compliance with mining contract requirements and negotiated further contracts.
- Prepared, implemented and evaluated cost reduction measures for profitability.
- Implemented QA/QC initiatives to enhance efficiency and increased production by 7%.
- Led the introduction of software that reduced the cost of equipment maintenance by 9%.
- Provided technical expertise to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Developed and implemented robust training programme for employees to boost their efficiency.
Ag. Mining Manager
Adamus Resources Limited
Western Region, Nkroful
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with government agencies and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and best mining practices.
- Supervised contracts with mining contractors and vendors, ensuring cost-effective and reliable services.
- Coordinated a team of mining engineers and geologists to create and implement a comprehensive mine plan and budget for the operations.
- Initiated and directed the execution of both existing and new mining projects.
- Prudently administered an annual budget of USD 36 million and guaranteed accountability.
- Provided technical guidance and support to mining operations, resulting in enhanced production and processes.
- Improved mining operations by using a data-driven approach to uncover inefficiencies and enhance procedures for maximum output.
- Established programs for staff recognition and introduced a thorough program for employee development.
Mining Superintendent
Adamus Resources Limited
Western Region, Nkroful
02.2017 - 12.2020
- Ensured compliance with requirements of the Mining regulations, SOPs and HSE policies of the mine.
- Coordinated all mining contractors, guaranteeing compliance with every requirement outlined in the mining contract.
- Conducted daily production meetings with geology, survey, mine planning, and mining contractors to design out methods to achieve mine plan.
- Assisted with weekly and monthly production targets and assessed their practicality.
- Coordinated and scheduled mining projects to ensure they are completed on time and cost efficiently.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies to ensure viability of the mining project.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills through communication, delegation, coaching, and performance management, fostering high performance culture in the team.
Senior Planning Engineer
Adamus Resources Limited
Western Region, Nkroful
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Coordinated mine designs, short- to long-term plans, production and equipment scheduling, budget, life of mine and optimization.
- Developed and coordinated the implementation of QA/QC standards to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Mentored and trained mining engineers through a structured curriculum to equip them with skills essential for entry-level positions in the sector.
Planning Engineer
Adamus Resources Limited
Western Region, Nkroful
12.2010 - 01.2015
- Prepared weekly, monthly, and quarterly mine plans and reviewed performance for improvement initiative to be implemented.
- Ensured compliance with mine plans, designs and schedules.
- Prepared weekly and monthly reports for review and submission.
Jnr Planning Engineer
Golden Star Wassa Limited
Western Region, Wassa
07.2009 - 12.2010
- Assisted in the preparation of detailed weekly, monthly, and quarterly mining plans and costs.
- Reviewed on a regular basis the design of interim pits to ensure a logical mining sequence with maximum economic benefits.
- Ensured compliance with designs and mine plans.
Production Engineer
African Mining Services
Western North, Chirano
06.2008 - 07.2009
- Performed production planning, scheduling, and implementation of mine plans.
- Provided client with production and equipment reports, statistics, and other relevant information for daily mining activities.
- Performed daily, weekly, and monthly production and invoice reconciliation to prepare progress claims.
Technical Mining Assistant
AngloGold Ashanti/Central African Gold
Western North, Bibiani
04.2006 - 06.2008
- Managed tailings excavation, haulage, earthworks, projects, and hired equipment.
- Prepared interim progress claims for reconciliation with contractors and final invoices for payment.
Trainee Engineer
MAXAM Explosives Limited
Western North, Bibiani
06.2002 - 11.2002
- Carried out QA/QC and offered suggestions for better performance.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Project Management
Coventry University
United Kingdom08-2024
Diploma of Higher Education - Mining Engineering
University of Mines and Technology
Tarkwa, Ghana06-2008
Skills
- Mine Planning and Design
- Mine Production Planning and Scheduling
- Mine Operations Management
- Contract Negotiation and Management
- Capex and Opex Budget Preparation
- Feasibility Study Conducting
- Team Leadership
- Critical-thinking
- Problem Solving
- Analytical skills
- Project Management
- Proficient in GEOVIA Surpac, Whittle, Minesched, TALPAC-3D
Certification
- Certificate Number: 1260
- Mine Manager
- Mine Superintendent
- Mine Captain
- Mine Forman
- Blasting
Timeline
Unit Manager - Mining
Asako Gold Ghana
07.2025 - Current
Principal Inspector of Mines
Minerals Commission
04.2022 - 09.2024
Project Manager
Bilal Mining Services Ltd
04.2021 - 12.2021
Ag. Mining Manager
Adamus Resources Limited
06.2020 - 12.2020
Mining Superintendent
Adamus Resources Limited
02.2017 - 12.2020
Senior Planning Engineer
Adamus Resources Limited
02.2015 - 02.2017
Planning Engineer
Adamus Resources Limited
12.2010 - 01.2015
Jnr Planning Engineer
Golden Star Wassa Limited
07.2009 - 12.2010
Production Engineer
African Mining Services
06.2008 - 07.2009
Technical Mining Assistant
AngloGold Ashanti/Central African Gold
04.2006 - 06.2008
Trainee Engineer
MAXAM Explosives Limited
06.2002 - 11.2002
Diploma of Higher Education - Mining Engineering
University of Mines and Technology
Master of Science - Engineering Project Management
Coventry University