TSHEGOFATSO RIBA
DRIEKOP
Summary
Metallurgist with hands-on experience in performing laboratory testing and data analysis. Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to drive advancements in the field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Plant Metallurgist
Bokoni Platinum Mine
01.2023 - Current
- Commissioned and optimized a Brownfield Plant.
- Conducted hot floats and settling test.
- Performed grade testing.
- Ensured all laboratory equipment is in working condition.
Graduate Metallurgist
Modikwa Platinum Mine
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Conducted sampling campaigns and sample preparation.
- Analysed metallurgical data.
- Performed technical report writing and presentations.
- Monitored and reported consumables in the plant.
Junior Metallurgist
Sylvania Metals
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Metal accounting and performance data collecting.
- Ensured the monitoring and timely reporting of production data.
- Conducted effective metallurgical test work.
- Conducted regular stock counts and spot checks.
Metallurgical Technician
Senmin, A division of AECI
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Conducted various metallurgical test work.
- Conducted hot floats to improve grade and recovery.
- Ensured proper sample preparation for analysis.
- Improved reagent quality control.
- Compiled project technical reports.
Acting Metallurgical Technician
Modikwa Platinum Mine
- Conducted inspection on metallurgical accounting samplers.
- Monitored laboratory consumables.
- Managed and organized data for laboratory work.
- Liaised with external Assay Laboratories to ensure timely reporting of results.
- Ensured compliance with standard weighbridge procedures.
Education
BTech Metallurgical Engineering -
Vaal University of Technology
04-2020
National Senior Certificate -
Lehlaba Secondary School
12-2013
National Diploma Metallurgical Engineering -
Vaal University of Technology
04-2019
Skills
- Metal Accounting
- Quality Control
- Sampling Procedures
- Metallurgical Testwork
- Data analysis
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- Awarded Merit Certificate in Recognition of valuable contribution and true commitment at Bokoni Platinum Mine.
- Successfully commissioned a 60 ktpm UG2 Plant.
- Platinum Group Metals Project (PGM): successfully improved the recovery of the PGM's while reducing chrome content in the concentrates from Upper Group 2 (UG2) ore.
- Awarded Merit Bursary at Vaal University of Technology.
References
- Ike Madingoana, Bokoni Technical Manager 060 989 5868
- Jim Modipe, Modikwa Process Metallurgist 079 487 9542
- Rudolf Machowa, Sylvania Metallurgist 073 062 1082
- Walter Ngobeni, Senmin Laboratory Sup 078 357 6555
Timeline
Acting Plant Metallurgist
Bokoni Platinum Mine
01.2023 - Current
Graduate Metallurgist
Modikwa Platinum Mine
08.2021 - 01.2023
Junior Metallurgist
Sylvania Metals
10.2020 - 11.2021
Metallurgical Technician
Senmin, A division of AECI
11.2017 - 12.2018
Acting Metallurgical Technician
Modikwa Platinum Mine
BTech Metallurgical Engineering -
Vaal University of Technology
National Senior Certificate -
Lehlaba Secondary School
National Diploma Metallurgical Engineering -
Vaal University of Technology
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