Ralf K.
18+ years in Mining specialized in exploration, operations, and business development
A highly skilled, safety focussed executive with expertise in exploration, mining, procurement, logistics, operations and administration with a proven track record in developing remote prospects into ...see more
- Mining & Minerals
- Program and Project Management
- C-Level & Leadership
- Operations
€450
/hr
- Pre-vetted expert
- Confirmed hourly rate
- Available on short notice
Experience
Exploration Manager
Liatam Mining1 year
Current position
Oct 2021 - PresentExploration Manager at Liatam Mining.
Superintendent Geology
API JV5 years
Jul 2016 - Oct 2021
Superintendent Geology at API JV.
Project Geologist - Contract
GENMIN9 months
Aug 2015 - May 2016
Management of Greenfields exploration project in southern Gabon
Principal
Geoboxinternational Pty Ltd5 years
Aug 2014 - Feb 2019
Remote Exploration, Project Evaluation, Project Generation, Due Diligence in developing jurisdictions including Central, West and East Africa, South America in a variety of commodities ...see more
General Manager
Lion Mountain2 years
Dec 2012 - Mar 2015
Managing green fields exploration program in Sierra Leone for specialty, base metals and iron ore
Ensure adequate reporting requirements for government and board are met
Principal Geologist
Global Advanced Metals3 years
Apr 2012 - May 2015
Overall geological responsibility for mine operations and exploration projects globally
Geological and economic evaluation of prospective Rare Metal (Tantalum, Lithium, Niobium) prospec...see more
Manager Geology and Business Development
Ironbark Zinc Limited1 year
Apr 2011 - Apr 2012
Ironbark Zinc Limited is an Australian Securities Exchange listed mineral resources company focused on the development of the Citronen mine Zinc Project in Greenland.
Chief Geologist
Tata Steel3 months
Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
Tata Steel Limited is an Indian multinational steel-making company, based in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand and headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is a part of the Tata Group.
Exploration Manager
Sundance Resources (Cameroon,Australia)2 years
Apr 2009 - Jan 2011
•Managing exploration drilling program for Haematitic iron ore and Itabirites in remote central African camp environment (6 DC & RC rigs)
•Achieving 2.5 Billion tons resource definitio...see more
General Manager
Congo Iron (Congo Brazzaville)2 years
Oct 2008 - Jan 2011
Responsible for establishing cross border tenement access including 60km of road construction, government approval regarding customs, immigration and security issues within 6 months, in...see more
Superintendent Geology / Senior Geologist
Sundance Resources1 year
Dec 2007 - Apr 2009
Sundance Resources Limited is an Australian mining company, based in Perth, Western Australia, whose main assets are iron ore leases in Cameroon near Mbalam, and across the border in th...see more
Supervising Geologist
Rio Tinto Iron Ore2 years
Mar 2006 - Dec 2007
•Managing exploration drilling program for Pisolitic Iron Ore in remote camp environment ( 6 DC & Barber rigs) with annual budget of A$20 Million
•Contractor and camp management
•Monthl...see more
Mine Geologist
Portman (now Cliffs Natural Resources)1 year
Mar 2005 - Mar 2006
•Geological interpretation, grade control and ore block modelling
•Geological logging of Bedded Iron Ore and pit mapping
•Supervision of sampling
•ROM management
•Database management
...see more
Underground Geologist
Harmony Gold6 months
Sep 2004 - Mar 2005
Mapping and grade control at various underground mines in different geological settings (Narrow vein and sulphide displacement)
Industries, roles and expertise
Industry experience
- Mining & Minerals
Role experience
- Program and Project Management
- C-Level & Leadership
- Operations