Godefroid Bukera

Conducting test work programs on SAG Mill to optimise the cyclone performance Selecting optimal comminution configuration to grinding circuit Establishing plant survey Database

Project Metallurgist at Independant Metallurgical Operations (2024-01 – Present)

• Conducting test work programs on SAG Mill to optimise the cyclone performance
• Selecting optimal comminution configuration to grinding circuit
• Establishing plant survey Database
• Assisting clients processing team during post commissioning phase.

Consultant at Metcon Resources (2022-01 – 2024-12)

Managing a variety of processing operations in East Africa.

• consult with and support metallurgy and operations teams to ensure processing plant is operating efficiently and effectively to meet production targets.
• monitor and optimise metallurgical processes and direct operational control parameters required to attain optimum gold production from the various ore sources.
• organise ore test work programs, ensuring results and reviews are documented and shared through formal reporting.
• monitor reagent consumption rates and liaise with suppliers to ensure the plant is adequately supplied, look for economic savings through process control and design improvements.
• provide advice on hydrometallurgical treatment of different ore types.

Plant Metallurgist at Altura Mining (2018-01 – 2021-12)

Managing processing operations for lithium.

• design analysis, technical reporting and metallurgical test work.
• Plant surveying.
• complete daily and monthly met accounting.
• effectively liaise with metallurgical, maintenance, geology and mining departments and implement changes to achieve optimum results.

Metallurgical Technician at ALS Metallurgy (2016-01 – 2018-12)

Managing processing operations for various commodities

• operating the Crushing and grinding circuit (lead pilot plant).
• conditions monitoring for High Pressure Acid Leaching pilot plant (HPAL Nickel and cobalt).
• conducting Flotation Batch tests.
• dewatering (pilot plant).
• take and prepare samples (Hydrometallurgy Lab).
• assaying samples.
• commissioning and Decommissioning pilot plants.

Operations Officer at Aumercat (2012-01 – 2016-12)

Developed trading opportunities in the physical space, focusing on precious and minor metal concentrated products from Africa.

• tantalite (Ta2O5), cassiterite (SnO2), tungsten (WO3) – Burundi.
• precious metals (Au), Burundi and Tanzania.
• chrome (Cr2O3) – Zimbabwe.
• application & Understanding of Shipping Documentation and Terms, both air and sea.
• application & Understanding of Export/Import documentation requirements.

Bachelor of Science in Extractive Metallurgy – Murdoch University

Advanced Diploma in Oil and Gas Engineering – Central Institute of Technology