Tolene Kruger
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Credentials
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Professional Natural Scientist (Earth Science)
South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)May, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Engineer (PE)
the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)Feb, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Antler Gold Inc.
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Canada
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Mining
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Geologist
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Sep 2021 - Present
Precious metals exploration in Namibia. Project Generation. Precious metals exploration in Namibia. Project Generation.
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Geological Society of Namibia
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Namibia
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Chairperson
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Geological Survey of Namibia
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Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia
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Senior Geoscientist
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Jan 2020 - Aug 2021
• Research in Namibian geoscience • Regional mapping (1 : 50,000) of the Nama Group sediments in the !Kharas Region, southern Namibia • Namibian Stratigraphy • Research in Namibian geoscience • Regional mapping (1 : 50,000) of the Nama Group sediments in the !Kharas Region, southern Namibia • Namibian Stratigraphy
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Rio Tinto
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United Kingdom
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Mining
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Geologist
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Nov 2017 - Dec 2019
Greenfields copper exploration in the Kavango East region of Namibia. Brownfields copper exploration in northwest province of Zambia, between Zambian copperbelt and domes region. • Drilling program supervision and management including technical work, data compilation, QA/QC of assay data, data interpretation, presenting results and making recommendations to management • Managing contractors and service providers and monitoring deliverables in accordance with the company’s standards • Conducting work in accordance with the company’s Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) policies • Coaching less experienced staff with the focus on improving their technical skills and expertise
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Desert Lion Energy
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Karibib, Erongo, Namibia
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Project Geologist
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Feb 2017 - Oct 2017
Brownfields Lithium exploration on the Rubikon and Helikon pegmatites and surroundings in the Karibib district, Namibia Responsibilities: • Geological mapping, compilation of geological maps using QGIS and/or ArcGIS software, preparation of georeferenced base maps • Suggesting drill hole locations, planning access to drill sites • Diamond and reverse circulation (RC) drilling supervision • Diamond drill core and RC chip logging and sampling • Reporting on exploration activities • Collaborating field mapping observations with geophysics survey findings (ground magnetics) • Exploration camp management
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Gemsbok Consulting Services
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Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia
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Project Geologist
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Jul 2016 - Oct 2017
Project Geologist, subcontracted to Desert Lion Energy. Other responsibilities and projects at Gemsbok Consulting Services cc: • Producing georeferenced base maps • Collecting information for due-diligence and feasibility studies • Field assessment of the copper potential of mining claims southwest of the town Rehoboth, Namibia • Assisted in a hydrogeological groundwater study (Future Flow Groundwater & Project Management Solutions cc) on the Elbe Cu-Au-Zn-Ag prospect in the Okahandja district, Namibia • Report writing
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Stellenbosch University
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South Africa
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Assistant
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Feb 2010 - Jun 2016
• Translated lecture material for the undergraduate Structural Geology (Prof. A.Kisters) and Economic Geology (Dr. B. von der Heyden) courses from English to Afrikaans. • Assisted the undergraduate structural geology and mapping field trips to various localities, as well as practicals in mineral identification and ore deposit classification during the undergraduate economic geology course. • Translated lecture material for the undergraduate Structural Geology (Prof. A.Kisters) and Economic Geology (Dr. B. von der Heyden) courses from English to Afrikaans. • Assisted the undergraduate structural geology and mapping field trips to various localities, as well as practicals in mineral identification and ore deposit classification during the undergraduate economic geology course.
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Areva Resources Southern Africa
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South Africa
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Mining
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Student Intern
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Jun 2010 - Jul 2010
Holiday work at the A Lukisa Uranium Exploration Project in Beaufort West. Responsibilities: • Received training in radiometric downhole probing • Radiometric probe data validation (WellCAD and GeoVista software) • Report writing Holiday work at the A Lukisa Uranium Exploration Project in Beaufort West. Responsibilities: • Received training in radiometric downhole probing • Radiometric probe data validation (WellCAD and GeoVista software) • Report writing
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Education
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Stellenbosch University
Master of Science (MSc), Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences -
Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Science - BSc with Honours, Applied Earth Science/Geology -
Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Science - BSc, Geology/Earth Science, General