Salifou COULIBALY
Bamako,Mali
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in leading drilling operations and data management, including proficiency in ArcGIS Pro for data compilation and management of Web Map, MAPX, and GDB. Demonstrates strong capabilities in geochemical sampling, core logging, trenching, channel mapping, and pit mapping. Skilled in interpreting geological sections and plans with a solid understanding of auger and air core drilling techniques. Proficient in software such as ArcGIS Pro, Micromine, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and basics in Leapfrog. Committed to maintaining health and safety standards with fieldwork proficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
GIS-Database Geologist
Ma'aden Barrick Copper Compagny
Jabal Sayid Mine, KSA
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Utilized advanced GIS software (ArcGIS Pro) to analyze geological data and support exploration projects.
- Coordinated data collection efforts to ensure accuracy and consistency across various geological surveys (used survey123 for data collection).
- Developed and maintained comprehensive geological databases to facilitate efficient data retrieval and analysis.
- Make web map and shared on XGIS (ArcGIS online).
- Planned grid for soils sampling.
- Make regolith layer by remote sensing.
- Updating web map and geodatabase.
GIS-Database Geologist
Barrick Gold Mine (Mineral Resources/Exploration)
Loulo, Mali
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Developed and maintained comprehensive GIS databases to enhance geological data accessibility.
- Trained all geologists how to use GIS data (web map, MAPX and GDB).
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate geological data into operational workflows.
- Implemented advanced GIS tools and software to improve data visualization (Web Map).
- Monitored and ensured data integrity across various geological datasets.
- Implemented safety standards during field work, reducing on-site accidents occurrence.
Drilling and mapping
Barrick Gold Mine (Mineral Resources/Exploration)
Loulo, Mali
12.2017 - 12.2023
- Missions and tasks performed: management of drilling rigs, writing daily, weekly and quarterly reports, logging, sampling, QA/QC control
- Mapping (pit mapping and regolith), logging of trenches and channels, data integration into database, updating of model, interpretation of sections (cross-sections and long-sections) and plans (flitch), inspections of oil rigs in drilling platforms.
Trainee Geologist
Barrick Gold, Sector: Mining (mineral resource/grade control)
Kenieba (Gounkoto), Mali
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Missions and tasks performed: RC drilling monitoring, RC chip logging, quarry mapping (face mapping and flora mapping), interpretation of sections and plans
- Fixing intersections. Managing
Trainee Geologist
Barrick Gold, Sector: Mining (mineral resource/grade control)
Kenieba (Gounkoto), Mali
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Missions and tasks performed: monitoring of the grade control drilling, mapping of the quarry pit, readjustment of the mineralized body after blasting
Education
Engineering degree - Geology, Metallogeny
ENI-ABT (National Engineering School Abderhamane Baba Toure)
Bamako, Mali 01.2016 -
Advanced Technician Diploma - Ophthalmology
National Institute for Training in Health Sciences (INFSS)
Bamako, Mali 01.2013 - undefined
Bachelor's degree - General geology
FAST (Faculty of Science and Technology)
Bamako, Mali 01.2011 - undefined
Skills
- Lead drilling operations
- Compilation Data (ArcGIS Pro)
- Data collection and management
- Management of (Web Map, MAPX & GDB)
- Geochemical sampling
- Core logging ( DDH, RC, AC)
- Trench and channel
- Mapping (pit mapping and regolith)
- Interpretations (sections, Plan)
- Good Skill in Auger and AC
- Software proficiency: Excel, ArcGISPro, PowerPoint, Word, Micromine, leapfrog
- Knowledge of: Health, first aid, safety
- Fieldwork proficiency
Languages
French: Very good
English: Medium
Senufo: Very good
Bambara: Very good
AREAS OF INTEREST
Sports, News, Reading
Timeline
GIS-Database Geologist
Ma'aden Barrick Copper Compagny
03.2025 - 12.2025
GIS-Database Geologist
Barrick Gold Mine (Mineral Resources/Exploration)
12.2024 - 02.2025
Drilling and mapping
Barrick Gold Mine (Mineral Resources/Exploration)
12.2017 - 12.2023
Trainee Geologist
Barrick Gold, Sector: Mining (mineral resource/grade control)
04.2016 - 07.2016
Engineering degree - Geology, Metallogeny
ENI-ABT (National Engineering School Abderhamane Baba Toure)
01.2016 -
Trainee Geologist
Barrick Gold, Sector: Mining (mineral resource/grade control)
08.2015 - 12.2015
Advanced Technician Diploma - Ophthalmology
National Institute for Training in Health Sciences (INFSS)
01.2013 - undefined
Bachelor's degree - General geology
FAST (Faculty of Science and Technology)
01.2011 - undefined