Phillip Shelo Mtshweni
Tailings and Governance Coordinator
Silver Lakes
Summary
Dear Hiring Managers
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
6
6
Languages
Work History
Mine Manager
Seriti Resources
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Managing 4 opencast operations for the extraction and beneficiation of export and domestic saleable.
Mine Closure Manager
Seriti Resource
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Managing the rehabilitation work of the old Rietspruit mining voids.
- Demolition of old mine infrastructure.
- Managing the care and maintenance work of the Rietspruit Tailings Storage Facility.
Manager Project Development
South32
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Executing the implementation of safe dam failure infrastructure to prevent catastrophic dam failure.
Mine Development Project Manager
South32
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Conducted concept and feasibility studies for the successful mining of Pegasus.
- Manage the execution and construction of the BMK East (Wolvekrans Colliery) water management project infrastructure.
- Reclamation of manganese metals (Metaloys).
Manager Production Planning
BHP Billiton/South32
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Developing mining 5-year plans from the Life of Mine.
- Optimising the 5-year plans for efficient and productive extraction of coal from the dragline and truck shovel pits.
Business Development Manager
Msobo Coal
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Development of new mines, from green fields to brownfields.
- Developed and progressed into production the Msobo 15 underground mine, Msobo 16 underground mine, and the Goedeverwachting opencast mine.
Manager Technical Services
Xstrata Colliery
05.2008 - 04.2012
- Managing the geology, survey, and planning sections of the Mpumalanga complex.
Mining Engineer- Group Operations
Xstrata
11.2007 - 04.2008
- Designing, planning, and managing the initial execution of mining before progressing them to operations safely and efficiently.
- Development of ATCOM East and Goedgevonden mines.
Mining Engineer – Planning
Anglo Coal- Kleinkopje
01.2007 - 10.2007
- Developing mine plans for two draglines and coal extraction.
Mine Planning Officer
DeBeers- Venetia Mine
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Developing plans for kimberlite extraction and scheduling weekly resources for the extraction and crushing of the kimberlite for the recovery of diamonds.
Drill and Blast Mining Engineer
De Beers – Venetia Mine
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Developing drill plans and allocating them to drill machines through the Aquila drill monitoring system.
- Conducting blast simulations using SimBlast software.
Foreman Field Management Control System
De Beers – Venetia Mine
06.1998 - 12.2003
- Allocating mining equipment and human resources for the safe, efficient, and productive extraction of kimberlite from the open pit.
Columbus Stainless Steel
01.1998 - 05.1998
- Sampling and passing stainless steel sheets for the export market.
Production Supervisor
Ingwe Middleburg Mine Services
01.1991 - 12.1996
- Supervising a team of operators mining coal from dragline pits.
- Supervising topsoil stripping and placement crew.
- Supervising drilling and blasting crew.
Learner Mining Official
Randcoal Middleburg Mine Services
01.1988 - 12.1990
Education
Matric Certificate -
Blasting Certificate - undefined
Mining Engineering Diploma - undefined
Marketing and Business Management Diploma - undefined
Project Management Professional Certificate - undefined
BCom Law - undefined
Eduvos
Skills
Drilling operations
Production scheduling
Project planning
Blasting techniques
Tailings management
Surface mining
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Operational planning
Mining operations
Time management
Decision-making
Technical report writing
Workplace safety
Schedule development
Production monitoring
Team building
Problem-solving aptitude
Safety procedures
Relationship building
Project management
Interpersonal skills
Professionalism
Report preparation
Written communication
Cost estimation
Continuous improvement
Risk assessment
Technical reporting
Schedule coordination
Project oversight
CAD expertise
Mining site inspection
Mine operations management
Site remediation
Resource evaluation
Goal setting
Task prioritization
Analytical skills
Safety protocols
Quality control
Adaptability
Analytical thinking
Health and safety regulations
Attention to detail
Active listening
Team collaboration
Effective communication
Time management abilities
Self motivation
Adaptability and flexibility
Excellent communication
Problem-solving abilities
Problem-solving
Environmental compliance
Cost analysis
Safety management
Accomplishments
- Developed a water management strategy for Venetia Open Pit mine.
- Conducted feasibility studies for a mine and progressed it to execution for a R2.5 billion Earnings Before Interest and Tax.
- Managed a project for BMK Water Diversion Infrastructure to allow mining continuation for +-10 years.
- Implemented the Rietspruit Tailings Dam water diversion and dam containment infrastructure and preventing an imminent dam failure upstream of more than 500 households.
Interests
Playing Golf, Community engagement and sustainable development initiatives, Coaching and supporting young people mining survival skills
Timeline
Mine Manager
Seriti Resources
08.2024 - 04.2025
Mine Closure Manager
Seriti Resource
01.2022 - 07.2024
Manager Project Development
South32
11.2019 - 12.2021
Mine Development Project Manager
South32
06.2016 - 10.2019
Manager Production Planning
BHP Billiton/South32
09.2014 - 05.2016
Business Development Manager
Msobo Coal
05.2012 - 08.2014
Manager Technical Services
Xstrata Colliery
05.2008 - 04.2012
Mining Engineer- Group Operations
Xstrata
11.2007 - 04.2008
Mining Engineer – Planning
Anglo Coal- Kleinkopje
01.2007 - 10.2007
Mine Planning Officer
DeBeers- Venetia Mine
01.2006 - 12.2006
Drill and Blast Mining Engineer
De Beers – Venetia Mine
01.2004 - 12.2006
Foreman Field Management Control System
De Beers – Venetia Mine
06.1998 - 12.2003
Columbus Stainless Steel
01.1998 - 05.1998
Production Supervisor
Ingwe Middleburg Mine Services
01.1991 - 12.1996
Learner Mining Official
Randcoal Middleburg Mine Services
01.1988 - 12.1990
Blasting Certificate - undefined
Mining Engineering Diploma - undefined
Marketing and Business Management Diploma - undefined
Project Management Professional Certificate - undefined
BCom Law - undefined
Eduvos
Matric Certificate -
Leisure Golf, Chess ,reading and Sports fan
Mine Development skills,Production execution and Mine closure expertise .Community Engagement competencies.Stakeholder engagements and management.