Exploration Geologist at OceanaGold Philippines Inc. (OGPI) (2025-08 – Present)
Core member of the team that re-initiated drilling at the DFOX porphyry copper deposit after a ~20-year hiatus. Support brownfields exploration programs within an operating Au–Cu mine environment.
- Core member of the team that re-initiated drilling at the DFOX porphyry copper deposit after a ~20-year hiatus.
- Support brownfields exploration programs within an operating Au–Cu mine environment.
- Led deep diamond drilling programs (>1,500 m below mean sea level) beneath existing mine infrastructure to test down-dip extensions of the Didipio alkalic Au–Cu system.
- Delivered high-quality geological, alteration, mineralisation, and structural core logging to support geological model refinement.
- Oversaw sampling protocols, assay QA/QC, and database validation, ensuring reliable datasets.
- Integrate geological, geochemical, and geophysical datasets to refine targets and support resource growth initiatives.
- Contribute to drill planning, geological interpretation, and technical reporting under strict HSE and quality systems.
- Maintained strong working relationships with local communities and site stakeholders to support uninterrupted exploration activities.
- Demonstrated consistent field leadership and safety culture in exploration environments.
Site Exploration Geologist at Itogon-Suyoc Resources Inc. (ISRI) (2023-01 – 2025-07)
Played a lead role in re‑initiating diamond drilling at the Suyoc Project following mine closure in the 1970s, including drill pad preparation, contractor and stakeholder coordination, and performance monitoring.
- Played a lead role in re‑initiating diamond drilling at the Suyoc Project following mine closure in the 1970s, including drill pad preparation, contractor and stakeholder coordination, and performance monitoring.
- Established standard core logging, sampling supervision, and QA/QC implementation.
- Interpreted drilling results and updated in-house geological and resource models.
- Supported progression to mining development through contributions to the Final Exploration Report and Feasibility Declaration.
- Ensured government regulatory compliances.
- Supported stakeholder engagement and community information campaigns related to permitting and tenure renewal.
- Mentored junior geologists and technicians and supported ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 audits.
Junior Exploration Geologist at Itogon-Suyoc Resources Inc. (ISRI) (2020-12 – 2023-01)
Conducted Au particle size analysis studies supporting grade control and sampling optimisation and prepared exploration programs and technical regulatory reports.
- Conducted Au particle size analysis studies supporting grade control and sampling optimisation.
- Prepared exploration programs and technical regulatory reports.
- Supervised surface and underground mapping, sampling, and in-house drilling activities.
- Applied integrated management systems for safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
Exploration Geologist Trainee at Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company (2018-04 – 2018-05)
Conducted geological and geotechnical logging and executed detailed underground and surface mapping.
- Conducted geological and geotechnical logging and
- Executed detailed underground and surface mapping.
- Utilised portable XRF, density measurements, and TerraSpec analysis for lithological and alteration characterisation.
- Assisted with manual resource calculations and QA/QC validation.
