Kopano Lehumanego
Junior Geologist
Kuruman
Summary
Motivated junior geologist with hands-on experience in open-pit mining environments, specializing in grade control, geological mapping, and orebody management. Committed to minimizing ore loss and dilution while ensuring precise geological interpretation and fostering collaboration with mining and processing teams. Eager to further develop technical and professional skills within a safety-driven mining operation, contributing to operational excellence and sustainable practices. Demonstrates proven adaptability to dynamic environments while maintaining a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and a keen interest in understanding rock mechanics.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Junior Pit Geologist
Vedanta Zinc International
11.2024 - Current
- Geological mapping and grade control
- Ore contact delineation during selective loading
- Supervision of loading areas and shift reporting
- Sampling and geological data management
- Blend instructions and plant feed grade monitoring
- Compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (1996)
Geologist – Grade Controller
Tawana Hotazel Mine
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Orebody and reconciliation data management
- Geological mapping and grade control
- In-pit loading instructions (dig plans)
- Supervision of loading activities and reporting
- Sampling and production geology support
Geologist Intern
Tawana Hotazel Mine
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Exploration and production geology support
- Blast hole grade estimation
- In-pit loading instructions (dig plans)
- Geological mapping, sampling, and data capturing
- Laboratory work and strata control inspections
- Compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act (1996)
Geologist Intern
Sebilo Resources
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Geological mapping and exploration geology
- Blast hole grade estimation and sampling
- In-pit loading instructions (dig plans)
- Data capturing and strata control inspections
- Compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act (1996)
Student Assistant
Department of Geology, University of the Free State
01.2021 - 01.2021
Education
Strata Control Theory - Rock Mechanics
Chamber of Mines
South Africa 10.2024 - Current
BSc Honours - Geology
University of The Free State
04-2022
BSc - Geology and Chemistry
University of The Free State
04-2021
Matric -
Segopotso Secondary School
12-2016
Skills
Preparing reports
Geological fieldwork
Engineering geology
Field sampling techniques
Structural geology
Drilling operations
Core analysis
Mineral exploration
Geotechnical engineering
Data analyzation
Timeline
Junior Pit Geologist
Vedanta Zinc International
11.2024 - Current
Strata Control Theory - Rock Mechanics
Chamber of Mines
10.2024 - Current
Geologist – Grade Controller
Tawana Hotazel Mine
07.2024 - 10.2024
Geologist Intern
Tawana Hotazel Mine
05.2023 - 06.2024
Geologist Intern
Sebilo Resources
04.2022 - 04.2023
Student Assistant
Department of Geology, University of the Free State
01.2021 - 01.2021
BSc Honours - Geology
University of The Free State
BSc - Geology and Chemistry
University of The Free State
Matric -
Segopotso Secondary School
TRAINING
- StudioRM Geological Modelling
- StudioOP Open Pit Planning
- Legal Liabilitty
- Competent A
Additional Information
- Babongile Ntlemeza (Vedanta Production Geologist): 071 769 4815
- Alicia Opperman (Tawana Geologist): 072 875 7133