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Dr. Willem Smuts is a seasoned geologist and environmental consultant with extensive experience in Africa, spanning over three decades. As Principal at WJS Consult, he has guided junior companies in exploration programs and business development across the continent. His expertise in coal, diamonds, and geology has been instrumental in shaping the investment strategies of prominent corporations, including Londoloza Resources Corporation and Supreme Gold Corporation.

Experience

  • WJS Consult
    • Port Elizabeth; Singapore; Jakarta
    • Principal
      • Mar 2008 - Present
      • Port Elizabeth; Singapore; Jakarta

      • Consulting to junior companies in Botswana, DRC, Eritrea, Kenya, Mali, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe and SE Asia on various aspects of their exploration programmes and business development.• Design, develop and execute coal bed methane exploration programme for Lengau Resources Plc• Investor relations management and new business development for Londoloza Resources Corporation, focussing on base and precious metals and energy minerals. • Direct and manage the development of a new magazine, Inside Mining focussed on the African continent for 3S Media Ltd.• Mentoring and training exploration professionals and senior editorial staff.

    • Director of Exploration & Mining
      • Oct 2019 - Oct 2022
      • Mali

    • CEO
      • Nov 2018 - May 2019
      • Singapore

    • Chief Geologist, Director of Mining
      • May 2016 - May 2019

    • Managment Consultant
      • Dec 2015 - May 2019

    • President & CEO
      • Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
      • Canada

    • Director and CEO
      • Feb 2011 - Dec 2011
      • Francistown

  • Brooke Pattrick Publications
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa
    • Managing Editor
      • Nov 2004 - Feb 2008
      • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Landmark Graphics
    • Lagos, Nigeria
    • Regional General Manager: SubSahara Africa
      • Jan 2001 - May 2004
      • Lagos, Nigeria

    • Project manager: Energy
      • Mar 2000 - Dec 2000

    • General Manager
      • Apr 1994 - Feb 2000

  • Council for Geoscience
    • Pretoria Area, South Africa
    • Assistant Director: Fossil Fuels
      • Mar 1987 - Mar 1994
      • Pretoria Area, South Africa

Education

  • 1991 - 1997
    University of Pretoria
    PhD
  • 1997 - 1998
    Permaculture Institute
    Diploma
  • 1985 - 1986
    University of Port Elizabeth
    MSc
  • 1980 - 1986
    University of Port Elizabeth
    BSc Hons
  • 1980 - 1983
    University of Port Elizabeth
    BSc

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