Meshack Mainganye, Pr.Sci.Nat, MGSSA
Exploration Geologist-Platinum at Caracle Creek International Consulting- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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SACNASP: Pr.Sci.Nat in Geological Science( Professional Natural Scientist )
South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)May, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Geological Society of South Africa(GSSA)
Geological Society of South AfricaMay, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Caracle Creek International Consulting
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Canada
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Mining
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1 - 100 Employee
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Exploration Geologist-Platinum
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Jul 2016 - Present
Greenfields/Grassroots and Brownfields exploration( near mine asset exploration and resources expansions) for PGE's(Platinum Group Elements) in the Platreef(Northern Limb) of the Bushveld Igneous Complex. In essence that is exploring for PGE's using multi-disciplinary and integrated modern exploration techniques, near mine exploration and exploration target generation in the Bushveld Igneous Complex. This includes borehole logging( Geological, Geotechnical, Alteration, Mineralization) and sampling.Sable and acQuire GIM( Geoscientific Information Management) suite software for managing exploration geology boreholes drilling data and data capturing, Geosoft Target( Oasis Montaj and Geosoft Viewer) software for visualisation of subsurface borehole data, integrating geophysical, geochemical and geological information, plotting boreholes sections and interpretation, Training and mentoring graduates and newly appointed geologists on geology and logging to adhere with all exploration standards used in the exploration program, Show less
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Exploration Geologist-Platinum
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Aug 2012 - Jun 2016
Brownfields exploration for PGE's in the Western Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex, near mine exploration and resources expansions, this includes borehole logging( Geological, Geotechnical, Alteration, Mineralization) and sampling, Point load tests, Capital projects geotechnical core logging for proposed new shafts, training and mentoring graduates and newly appointed Geologists on geology and logging to adhere with all exploration standards, exploration trenching and trench mapping to confirm the presence and continuity of the Merensky, Pseudo and UG2( Upper Group 2) reefs along strike in the mineable open cast blocks, Show less
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Exploration Geologist-Platinum
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Apr 2012 - Jul 2012
Greenfields/Grassroots exploration for PGE's( Platinum Group Metals) in the Eastern Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex and exploration targets generation.This includes borehole logging( Geological, Geotechnical, Alteration, Mineralization) and sampling.
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Drill Rig/Field Geologist-Platinum
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Oct 2011 - Mar 2012
Brownfields Exploration( on and near mine exploration)Resource Delineation Exploration for mine expansion, Execution of Exploration Programme i.e Diamond Drilling,Drill Rig Supervision, Pegging/Siting of Boreholes using Garmin GPS, Daily Exploration Reporting, Compilation of Monthly Report about drilling progress, Coordination of Diamond Drilling contractors to ensure the efficient meeting of the Diamond drilling requirements in the field
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Exploration Geologist-Platinum
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Jul 2008 - Sep 2011
Brownfields Exploration(On and near mine asset exploration).Borehole Core logging( Geological which entails identifying and describing lithological units , Geotechnical which entails structural logs for identification of fractures, weathered zones, shear zones, joints and faults which are ultimately used in the mine structural and geotechnical model , Alteration, Mineralization), Sampling, Points load tests for rock strength, QA/QC(Quality Assurance & Quality Control) for Boreholes with chemical assay results for PGE's & Base Metals,Density measurements of core samples, Data Capturing, Database management using Sable Software, Mentor graduates and newly appointed geologists.Duration worked in the bushveld complex platinum exploration projects:-Northern Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex(Platreef)( June 2008-April 2010).-Eastern Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex( May 2010).-Western Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex( June 2010-March 2012).-Eastern Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex ( April 2012-July2012).-Western Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex( August 2012-June 2016).-Northern Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex(Platreef)( July 2016 until present). Show less
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De Beers Group
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United Kingdom
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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700 & Above Employee
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Junior Exploration Geologist-Diamonds
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Jun 2007 - Jun 2008
Greenfields/Grassroots exploration for Diamonds in South Africa,Arc View-Arc GIS Specialist, producing maps for the prospected areas, Sampling( Reconnaissance, Orientation and stream sediments), Data Management, Geochemical Sampling for Indicator Minerals Identification, Ground Magnetic Surveys using Proton Magnetometre, Garmin GPS usage for sampling points navigation, PIMA( Portable Infrared Mineral Analyser) for obtaining quality spectra of minerals in the field and Report Writing. Greenfields/Grassroots exploration for Diamonds in South Africa,Arc View-Arc GIS Specialist, producing maps for the prospected areas, Sampling( Reconnaissance, Orientation and stream sediments), Data Management, Geochemical Sampling for Indicator Minerals Identification, Ground Magnetic Surveys using Proton Magnetometre, Garmin GPS usage for sampling points navigation, PIMA( Portable Infrared Mineral Analyser) for obtaining quality spectra of minerals in the field and Report Writing.
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SRK Consulting
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Canada
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Mining
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700 & Above Employee
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Vocational Trainee Geologist-Coal
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Mar 2007 - May 2007
Drill Hole Data Management, Training on Coal Evaluation and Estimation, Correlation of Boreholes based on stratigraphy( MMamabula Coal Fields, Botswana) Drill Hole Data Management, Training on Coal Evaluation and Estimation, Correlation of Boreholes based on stratigraphy( MMamabula Coal Fields, Botswana)
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Education
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2002 - 2006
University of Venda
Bachelor of Earth Sciences Hons, Geological and Earth Sciences, General
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