Geologist with over ten years of extensive experience in mineral prospecting and exploration (minerals exploration, open pit mine & quarries, drilling and blasting, drilling underground water, mud logging, soil investigation). Adept at leading gold exploration projects and well-versed in base metals and industrial minerals. I have excellent knowledge of the Saudi Executive Regulation of the Mining Investment Law and the requirements for applying for mining licenses. I have also contributed to obtaining several exploration and exploitation licenses. Specialized knowledge includes greenstone gold deposits, porphyry copper deposits, silica sand, gypsum, kaolin, iron and chromite. Successfully supervised and directed geological exploration activities in projects which worked in, collaborating with international companies and consultants. Motivated, evidence-based thinker to prioritize projects while developing high-quality geological models for reporting and to aid decision-making.
At BARG ALSAMAN MINING COMPANY, we lead the exploration programs with a steadfast commitment to discovering and evaluating mineral resources essential to our operations (precia mineral, base metals and industrial minerals). My role as Senior Exploration Geologist involves Selecting sites from the NGD platform, reviewing old reports on these sites and conducting initial desk studies (RS & GIS), then spearheading geological mapping, planing and supervising drilling operations, and ensuring strict adherence to QA/QC protocols
Leading all exploration programs, starting with the discovery of precious and associated minerals and industrial ores in the company's fields.
• Implementation and Overseeing field-based Geological exploration programs in company concessions.
• Manage a team of 9 geologists.
Data collection and management.
• Detailed Report writing when required.
In my role as a Project Manager/Senior Geologist at Shorouk Al Watan Co. Ltd. in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, I led the exploration and licensing process for high purity silica sand ore, and by preparing geological maps, implementing drilling plans, and supervising the installation of production lines, I succeeded in obtaining a small mine license within 7 months.
My tasks were as follows:
In my role as Acting Project Manager at Golden Compass in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, I successfully managed silica sand and kaolin quarries for Adwan Chemical Industries. By overseeing quarry cost and production, designing open pit mine plans, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, My achievements include accurate data interpretation, Also I was able to double production from 200 to 400 tons per hour.
Daily production reporting, pit mapping, planning GC programs, stockpile management, the supervision and planning of mining activities. Mining and haulage developing short term plans to ensure weekly to quarterly and annual guidance was met.
I have been awarded a certificate of recognition for my ongoing contribution and outstanding work performance by Mr. Mashari Ali, the CEO of Golden Compass.