GIDEON BWISHI
Solwezi
Summary
Seasoned Senior Geologist with a robust history at Kansanshi Mine Plc. FQM Ltd, adept in QAQCR and geological modeling. Excelled in enhancing resource estimation accuracy and mentoring junior geologists, showcasing leadership and technical proficiency. Proven track record in implementing innovative solutions that significantly contributed to operational excellence and safety compliance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Geologist (QAQC)
Kansanshi Mine Plc. FQM Ltd
Solwezi
11.2023 - Current
- Management of Kansanshi’s QAQC program, from field sampling to laboratory assaying, as well as data analysis.
- Monitoring laboratory performance through QC sample analysis and planned audits.
- Generating weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly QAQC reports using QAQCR software.
- Monitoring drilling compliance, from budgeting to planning, all the way through operations to reconciliation and reporting.
- Generation and acquisition of QC samples, with technical consideration of the type and grade of ore at the mine.
- Validation of geological logging data for wireframing and modeling.
- Use of Structured Query Language (SQL) for Database Management.
- Ensure that company Occupational Health and Safety management systems, which are based on ISO 45001 policies, are followed.
- Supervised and directed mine geologists and drilling contractors in the performance of drilling programs.
- Analyzed, interpreted, and reported program results, data QAQC drilling programs.
- Conducted research and development programs that led to new solutions being implemented in the organization.
- Provided senior-level technical advice to the Geology Superintendent and Geology Manager.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report the performance of junior geologists, in addition to training, coaching, and mentoring them for their career development.
- Developed and actively monitored grade control drilling programs with the aim of continually improving the geological modeling, grade control processes, and resource and estimation modeling.
- Effectively built stakeholder and cross-disciplinary networks and relationships at different levels to enhance business objectives and achieve set goals on several projects and daily work processes.
Hydrogeologist
Kansanshi Mine Plc. FQM Ltd
Solwezi
01.2018 - Current
- Structural mapping and correlation to identify potential sites for drilling, in groundwater exploration
- Managing drilling contractors and teams on drill sites
- Logging core and chips obtained from hydrological drilling
- Geological Mapping of faces underground, for the development of a Decline used for ground water de-watering
Mine Geologist
Kansanshi Mine Plc. FQM Ltd
Solwezi
08.2014 - Current
- Managed RC Drilling programs for grade control purposes, these include;
- Drill site/pad identification and preparation as well as obtained permits, planned and budgeted operations
- On site sample logging and digital data collection of samples
- Managed field crews that monitor drilling and sampling activities on the drilling site
- Carried out quality assurance inspections and techniques on drilling and sampling processes to ensure optimal results
- Presented collected Drilling data to the Mine manager and other Senior Managers
Resource Geologist
Kansanshi Mine Plc. FQM Ltd
Solwezi
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Participated in a successful brownfield exploration and resource expansion program at Kansanshi Mine
- The program resulted to an addition of 24 years to the life on the mining company
- The scope of work included the following;
- Drill site/pad identification and preparation as well as obtained permits, planned and budgeted operations and coordinated exploration
- On site sample logging and digital data collection of samples
- Perform daily on site safety inspections, to ensure optimal safety practices are maintained on every job site as well as implementing the companies SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) policy
- Conducting research
- Data analysis using Excel and Power BI
- Characterizing sediment
- Conducting site suitability studies
- Leading and mentorship
Intern Geologist
ZAWA Mineral Resources
Nyimba
11.2013 - 12.2013
- Mapping and delineating the extent of the carbonate rock contained in the license area, obtained by ZAWA Resources
- Rock sampling, within license area for assaying
Intern Geologist
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM)
Chililabombwe
11.2012 - 12.2012
- Logging of core samples obtained from Diamond drilling
- Underground mapping
- Updating Geological plans
- Preparation of conceptual and mining layouts
Intern Geologist
Kansanshi Mine Plc. FQM Ltd
Solwezi
01.2014
- Final Year Project; Bulk Density Study of the ore zone in the North West pit at Kansanshi
- Logging of chips obtained from RC Drilling
- Grab sampling in the North West pit, of all the rock types hosted on the mine site
- Weights were taken of these samples to calculate Bulk Density, which in turn was used for tonnage estimation
Education
Bachelor - Mineral Sciences (GEOLOGY)
The University of Zambia
Lusaka, Lusaka Province08.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- GIS
- QGIS
- QAQCR
- Logchief
- Datashed
- SQL
- Surpac
- Leapfrog
- Datamine
- Supervisor
- Drillhole planning
- 3D structural modeling
- Geological modeling
- Wireframing
- Macros
- Estimation
- Data interpretation
- Data acquisition
- Technical report writing
Certification
- Geostatistics Workshop, 2020
- Sampling Course, 2020
- Leadership Course, 2020
- Data Analysis and Interpretation Using Supervisor, 2021
- Introduction to Resource Estimation, 2021
- QAQC and its applications in Geostatistics, 2023
- General First Aid, 2023
Languages
English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Accomplishments
- Conducted exploration work for Vedas Investment Limited, which led to a discovery of a Copper deposit on a license seating on 800 hectares of land in Solwezi district of Northwestern province.
- Explored and successfully identified Copper ore zones for artisanal miners at Kachana community mining site in Mwinilunga district of Northwestern province.
- Investigated Vein hosted-Sulphide, hydrothermal gold deposit at Katoka Mema in Kasempa district of Northwestern province, to advise the community association on its bid to find a viable investor.
Professional Membership
- GSZ (Geological Society of Zambia)
- EIZ (Engineering Institute of Zambia)
Affiliations
- Social Sports; Football, Long and Table Tennis
- Horticulture
- Charity and community service
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Geologist (QAQC)
Kansanshi Mine Plc. FQM Ltd
11.2023 - Current
Hydrogeologist
Kansanshi Mine Plc. FQM Ltd
01.2018 - Current
Resource Geologist
Kansanshi Mine Plc. FQM Ltd
01.2016 - 08.2017
Mine Geologist
Kansanshi Mine Plc. FQM Ltd
08.2014 - Current
Intern Geologist
Kansanshi Mine Plc. FQM Ltd
01.2014
Intern Geologist
ZAWA Mineral Resources
11.2013 - 12.2013
Intern Geologist
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM)
11.2012 - 12.2012
- Geostatistics Workshop, 2020
- Sampling Course, 2020
- Leadership Course, 2020
- Data Analysis and Interpretation Using Supervisor, 2021
- Introduction to Resource Estimation, 2021
- QAQC and its applications in Geostatistics, 2023
- General First Aid, 2023
Bachelor - Mineral Sciences (GEOLOGY)
The University of Zambia
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