THEO HIYOVENI
Project Exploration Geologist at Tsodilo Resources Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Being an Effective Team Member
LinkedInJan, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
certificate of attendance of "Diamonds are still sparkling conference" GICC, Gaborone, Botswana
South African Institute of Mining and MetallurgyMar, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Level 1 first aider
MRI Botswana Ltd.Oct, 2015- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Tsodilo Resources Ltd
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Exploration Geologist
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Aug 2019 - Present
Xaudum Iron FormationFormation (XIF) Exploration Project NW Botswana.- Sampling and dispatch of drill core samples for assays.- Geological modelling from the drill hole data using Arc GIS and Oasis montaj Geosoft.- Geotechnical logging, compilation of Rock Mass rating (RMR) and data presentations .- Worked with different Universities; University of Botswana and Botswana InternationalUniversity of Science and Technology graduate students and professors to build up thegeotechnical studies database.- Data presentation to management and colleagues .- Database management.- Ensures that the Safety Health and Environment (SHE) policies are adhered to.- Compilation of reports on the progress of the project to the management on daily, weekly,and monthly basis. Show less
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Project Exploration Geologist
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Dec 2018 - Aug 2019
Base metal (Cu, Co)Exploration Project; The extension of the Zambian Copperbelt in NWBotswana (Greenfield Project).- Soil sampling supervision- Interpretations of XRF, ICP-MS and Terraleach assay results of soil samples.- Drilling Target generation from multiple data sets that include soil sampling geochemistrydata, geological and geophysics data.- Drill core logging not limited to copper mineralization, alteration and lithologicalidentification.- Compilation of monthly and quarterly technical reports to the management and thegovernment. Show less
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Project Exploration Geologist
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Oct 2018 - Dec 2018
Orapa Kimberlite field- Delineation of the paleo channels using ground gravimetric and ground magneticsgeophysical methods.- Supervision of the survey teams using the above mentioned method.
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Project Exploration Geologist
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Dec 2016 - Oct 2018
BK16 Diamond Exploration Project- Large Diameter Drilling (LDD) contractors management/supervision.- Dense Media Separation (DMS) plant supervision, including sample security, dispatch andsample treatment.- Ensured conformance and adherence to company SHE policies and standards,- Junior staff supervision and liaison with senior management to improve on projectmanagement and coordination.- Coordinated all logistical demands for the drill site, camp and welfare of the technicalcrew.- Appointed as 17.1 as according to the Mines, Quarries and Works act and regulations.This included supervision of plant stuff to make sure production is done in a safely manneras according to the provided Safe Operation Procedures.- Operation, supervision and basic maintenance of the X-ray diamond sorting machine(Bourevestnik x ray sorting machine) with adherence to QA QC procedures- Diamond hand sorting and description; weighing diamonds; diamond micro photographyand dispatch of diamonds for acid cleaning, valuation and storage. Show less
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Exploration Geologist
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Jul 2015 - Dec 2016
BK16 Diamond Exploration Project- Geological core logging including dilution measurement, density measurements - Geotechnical core logging - Diamond and percussion rigs drilling supervision - Health and safety overseer
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Education
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2011 - 2015
University of Botswana
Bachelor’s Degree, Geology/Earth Science, General -
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Botswana Open University
Diploma, Business Management
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