Louis Gyawu

General Manager Ghana / Principal Mining Engineer at Mining One Consultants
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(386) 825-5501
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Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana, GH
Languages
  • English, Read and Write -
  • French, introductory -
  • Swahili, introductory -

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Stéphane Sadiki

I got know Louis since 2010 as a colleague at Banro Corporation/Twangiza Mining SARL. Louis is a competent Mining Engineer and a passionate to Safety and Environment Problems. Over there, Louis is a good example learner throughout his behavour, his commitment and his self confidence. He is an outstanding professional and a pleasure to work with.

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Credentials

  • AusIMM Chartered Professional under the discipline of Mining
    AusIMM
    Oct, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Professional Certificate JORC Code Reporting
    AusIMM
    May, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Professional Certificate ESG and Social Responsibility
    AusIMM
    Apr, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency
    Inspectorate Division of Minerals Commission, Ghana
    Jul, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Mining Engineering
    -

Experience

    • Australia
    • Mining
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • General Manager Ghana / Principal Mining Engineer
      • Jun 2021 - Present

    • Australia
    • Mining
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Technical Services Manager
      • Mar 2020 - Jun 2021

      Responsible for Mine Planning, Mine Surveying, Mine Geology, Mineral Resources Management, Mineral Reserves Management etc

    • Principal Mine Engineer
      • Nov 2019 - Feb 2020

      Working with Africa Development Team

    • United Kingdom
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • MBA Student
      • Feb 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Nordgold Bissa Gold SA
    • Bissa, Burkina Faso
    • Strategic Planning Engineer
      • Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

      Being part of the Nordgold's team in the execution of achieving the expected target of being a 1.0million ounce producer as it intends to maximize production and efficiency while making significant investment in expanding reserves... Being part of the Nordgold's team in the execution of achieving the expected target of being a 1.0million ounce producer as it intends to maximize production and efficiency while making significant investment in expanding reserves...

  • BANRO CORPORATION
    • BUKAVU, DR CONGO
    • GROUP MINE PLANNING MANAGER
      • Oct 2013 - Jul 2018

      Grow the company Grow the company

    • Chief Mining Engineer - Planning
      • Oct 2012 - Aug 2013

      1. Head of Technical Services Section overseeing; Strategic/Long Term Planning, Medium Term Planning, Short Term Planning and Survey. 2. Preparation of Life of Mine plans and Reserves 3. Preparation of Mining Budget 4. Setting up of Consolidated Xeras Financial Model 5. Training of Tanzanian Mining Engineers 1. Head of Technical Services Section overseeing; Strategic/Long Term Planning, Medium Term Planning, Short Term Planning and Survey. 2. Preparation of Life of Mine plans and Reserves 3. Preparation of Mining Budget 4. Setting up of Consolidated Xeras Financial Model 5. Training of Tanzanian Mining Engineers

    • Acting Manager Mining
      • Apr 2012 - Oct 2012

      Management of Mining Operations and Tailings Management Facility (TMF) wall construction. Labour and fleet management for mining in the pit and ROM movement to the processing plant. Construction of under-drains and bulk-filling of TMF wall.Involvement: 1. Manage transition from Contract Mining to Owner Mining2. Continuation of Tailings Management Facility wall raising3. Service contracts management4. Construction of Resettlement Community access road5. Mining and Earthworks Budget preparationAchievements: 1. Implementing Owner Mining transition on scheduled date of 1st June 20122. Assimilation of employee salary and grading system for ex-contractor (Banlaw Africa) employee3. Completion of 2-year TMF wall height on schedule4. Completion of 5year based clay plug for the TMF on schedule5. Preparation of Owner Mining Budget Show less

    • Superintendent Mine Planning
      • Oct 2010 - Oct 2012

      1. Reserves Estimation for the Group of Mine Sites2. Budgeting and Costing (Mining) for the Group of Mine Sites3. Production Planning and Control for Twangiza Mine4. Planning and controlling earthworks for Tailings Management Facility at Twangiza Mine5. Budgeting and Costing of earthworks for Tailings Management Facility at Twangiza Mine6. LOM production scheduling (Xpac)7. LOM pit and dump designing (Surpac)8. LOM financial modelling (Xeras)9. Pit Optimisation (Whittle)10. Cut-off grade and cost estimation11. Greenfield Mine Planning, Development and Operating12. Training and developing personnel on Mining Operations Show less

    • Superintendent Planning Engineer (Strategic)
      • Nov 2006 - Sep 2010

      - Life of Mine Costs Forecasting - Life of Mine Whittle Optimisation - Life of Mine Surpac Block Modelling, Pit and Dump Designs - Life of Mine Xpac Scheduling - Life of Mine Xeras Financial Modelling - Supervising annual mining budget preparation - Evaluation of Life of Mine strategic options - Trains and develops subordinate engineers and other allied personnel - Life of Mine Costs Forecasting - Life of Mine Whittle Optimisation - Life of Mine Surpac Block Modelling, Pit and Dump Designs - Life of Mine Xpac Scheduling - Life of Mine Xeras Financial Modelling - Supervising annual mining budget preparation - Evaluation of Life of Mine strategic options - Trains and develops subordinate engineers and other allied personnel

    • Assistant District Officer
      • Jan 2005 - Nov 2006

      - Monitor activities of both Large and Small Scale mining activities within the District - Educate Small Scale Miners on good Mining Practices - Educate Small Scale Miners on Health Environment and Safety - Assist the District Officer among others - Monitor activities of both Large and Small Scale mining activities within the District - Educate Small Scale Miners on good Mining Practices - Educate Small Scale Miners on Health Environment and Safety - Assist the District Officer among others

    • Assistant Project Manager
      • Aug 2004 - Jan 2005

      - Manage the Technical and Public Relations affairs of the Company. - Oversee the Mining, Mineral Processing and Materials Handling of the Boskudos Contract Crushing Section at Teberebie - Report to the Project Manager and also liase between the employees and Management - Attending daily production meeting with the Processing team - Safety, Health and Environment Representative for the Company. - Manage the Technical and Public Relations affairs of the Company. - Oversee the Mining, Mineral Processing and Materials Handling of the Boskudos Contract Crushing Section at Teberebie - Report to the Project Manager and also liase between the employees and Management - Attending daily production meeting with the Processing team - Safety, Health and Environment Representative for the Company.

    • Graduate trainee
      • 2003 - 2004

      - Supervising mining operations at Satellite pits - Supervising mining operation at ROM Pad - Generating and implementing strategic plans for rehandling of stockpiles to keep mills and crushers running - Ensuring Health and Safety of both Labour and Equipment - Leading, organising and training of the Mining/Geology Department First Aid Team for the 4th Annual Departmental First Aid Competition - Employing cost effective measures in materials handling and rehandling - Ensuring the observation of Mining and Explosives Regulations by all - Updating daily production figures and mining faces - Optimizing haulage profile and cycle time - Long, Medium and Short term planning intergration - Pit Optimization and Design - Using Datamine Studio, AutoCAD, MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint application in mine planning and design - Workplace safety and ergonomics - Professional ethics, code of conduct and others Show less

    • NSS Personnel
      • 2002 - 2003

      - Planning and designing of Productions Rings using Datamine Studio - Planning and designing of Mining Layout using Datamine Studio and AutoCAD - Leading, organising and training of the Underground Technical First Aid Team for the 24th Departmental First Aid Competition - Operation of the Alimak Raising at Sansu Mine (7level) and Kwasi Mensah Shaft (42-35level) - Mine Ventilation and Safety - Trained in Mine Planning and Production operations - Planning and designing of Productions Rings using Datamine Studio - Planning and designing of Mining Layout using Datamine Studio and AutoCAD - Leading, organising and training of the Underground Technical First Aid Team for the 24th Departmental First Aid Competition - Operation of the Alimak Raising at Sansu Mine (7level) and Kwasi Mensah Shaft (42-35level) - Mine Ventilation and Safety - Trained in Mine Planning and Production operations

Education

  • Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
    Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration, MBA
    2018 - 2018
  • Financial & Management Training Centre
    Certificate of Participation, Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management
    2006 - 2006
  • Kwame Nkrumah' University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
    Diploma, Mining Engineering
    1999 - 2002
  • KNUST Senior High School
    SSSCE, Science (Mathematics)
    1995 - 1997

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