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BISMARK DONKOR

Obuasi

Summary

Experienced mining engineer focused on drill and blast operations and medium-term design. Proficient in mine planning software, prioritizing safety and effective project execution. Track record of delivering high-quality results with minimal supervision and quickly adapting to new challenges.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Drill and Blast Engineer

AngloGold Ashanti - Obuasi Mine
9 2022 - Current
  • Developed medium-term mine plans and production schedules aligned with budget on quarterly, monthly, and weekly bases.
  • Optimized mine layouts and strategies to enhance ore recovery while minimizing dilution and costs.
  • Designed and sequenced stopes and development to meet Geotech and ventilation compliance standards.
  • Reviewed LOM stope shapes using grade control models to create viable mineable shapes.
  • Enhanced drill parameters, including slot pattern, burden, and spacing, to boost drilling performance.
  • Evaluated drilling and blasting processes to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures.
  • Led investigations into drill and blast incidents, implementing corrective actions for continuous improvement.

Graduate Trainee

AngloGold Ashanti - Obuasi Mine
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Delivered Drill and Blast data inputs for three-month rolling schedule.
  • Prepared drill designs and charge plans for scheduled stopes each month.
  • Implemented and supervised Drill and Blast QAQC program to ensure compliance.
  • Coordinated drilling and charging activities with operations for efficient execution.
  • Conducted fragmentation analysis of blasted material to assess performance.
  • Provided weekly reports and updates on active stopes to stakeholders.
  • Maintained accurate records of drill designs, charge plans, and related documents.
  • Facilitated end-of-month stope reconciliation with geology and geotech teams.

National Service Personnel

AngloGold Ashanti - Obuasi Mine
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Prepared Mining Instructions for underground development.
  • Compiled information on active stopes for assessment.
  • Updated data sheets including compliance and production trackers.
  • Interpreted Medium term designs and effected design modifications.
  • Compiled monthly reconciliation report on production drilling and charging.

Intern Mining Engineer

Asanko Gold Mine
05.2019 - 06.2019
  • Conducted Time and Motion analysis.
  • Conducted Drilling QA/QC.
  • Conducted ground vibration measurement and assessment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering

University of Mines And Technology
Tarkwa, Ghana
07.2020

WASSCE - General Science

Adisadel College
Cape Coast, Ghana
05.2015

Skills

  • Mine planning software proficiency
  • Data analysis
  • Communication skills
  • Organizational and time management
  • Safety compliance

Software

  • GEOVIA Surpac
  • AEGIS
  • Deswik
  • AutoCAD

References

  • Douglas Atanga
    Senior Manager – Mine Planning & Technical Services
    AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi
    Mobile: 0559715049
    Email: datanga@anglogoldashanti.com
  • Kwabena Abedi Lartey
    Senior Drill and Blast Engineer
    AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi

      Mobile: 0505991610 

      Email: kalartey@anglogoldashanti.com

Certification

  • St. John's First Aid Certificate
  • Minerals's Commission Blasting Certificate

Languages

English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Graduate Trainee

AngloGold Ashanti - Obuasi Mine
09.2021 - 08.2022

National Service Personnel

AngloGold Ashanti - Obuasi Mine
10.2020 - 08.2021

Intern Mining Engineer

Asanko Gold Mine
05.2019 - 06.2019

Drill and Blast Engineer

AngloGold Ashanti - Obuasi Mine
9 2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering

University of Mines And Technology

WASSCE - General Science

Adisadel College

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