Yeo Nangnin Armel

Dedicated Metallurgical Laboratory Technician with over 7 years of experience in gold processing operations at Tongon Gold Mine. Skilled in metallurgical testing, sampling, quality control, reagent monitoring, and data management. Proven ability to coordinate plant sampling activities, perform laboratory tests, and support plant metallurgists in optimizing gold recovery.

Strong commitment to HSE standards, with certifications in first aid, fire prevention, and occupational safety. Seeking to contribute technical expertise and laboratory skills to the metallurgical team at Agbaou Gold Operations.

Plant Metallurgist Technician at Tongon Gold Mine (TONGON SA) (2019-03 – Present)

• Conduct metallurgical tests and analyses to optimize gold recovery.
• Perform particle size distribution analysis for the processing plant (wet and dry screening).
• Coordinate all plant sampling activities and oversee metallurgical laboratory operations.
• Monitor reagent consumption and identify deviations for corrective action.
• Control thickener and leach circuit densities to maximize gold recovery.
• Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly metallurgical test reports with high accuracy and quality.
• Ensure implementation of QA/QC programs within the plant and on-site laboratories.
• Liaise with metallurgical and analytical laboratories (IGS) to support and strengthen interdepartmental collaboration.
• Serve as relief Supervisor for the Mill section during absences.
• Monitor equipment in the control room (SCADA) and ensure operational stability.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with HSE standards.
• Train plant operators in basic metallurgical practices: sampling methods, control parameter monitoring.

Assistant Plant Metallurgist at Tongon Gold Mine (TONGON SA) (2018-02 – 2019-03)

• Controlled arsenic levels in process plant discharge water, achieving a 150% reduction.
• Monitored metallurgical and production parameters across the processing plant.
• Member of the HSE team for the processing plant.
• Prepared daily arsenic monitoring reports using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Member of the fire prevention and first aid emergency response team.
• Monitored cyclone densities to optimize grinding fineness.
• Inspected cyclone performance and recommended adjustments.
• Controlled quality of crushed and ground ore, as well as reagent quality.

Master's Degree in Petroleum and Gas Engineering (Ingénieur de Conception) (2017)

Professional Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum and Gas Engineering (2015)

Higher National Diploma (BTS) in Mining, Geology and Petroleum (2015)