Clive Van Geems

24 years underground mining experience with expertise in long hole drilling operations, development mining, and shift supervision. Proven track record of executing precise drilling operations with record blasted tonnage of 32000T in a single blast. Skilled in safety compliance, hazard identification, and operational management.

Miner development - Murray and Roberts Cementation - Lime acres

(2002-01 - 2009-12)

• Shotcreating
• TSL
• Long cable instalation
• Block caiving developer
• Support installation
• Loading and hauling
• Shot creating
• Development of haulages, incline & decline
• Monitor and assess ground conditions to ensure safety during development activities

Miner developer - Murray and Roberts Cementation - Wessels mine

(2009-01 - 2011-12)

• Shot creating
• Construction
• Load and haul (Tramming)
• Development of board and pillar
• Support installation activities related to development mining operations
• Develop haulages, inclines, and declines to facilitate mine access and extraction

Developer & Shift boss - Jhonrick mining and engineering - Lime acres

(2012-01 - 2016-12)

Led shift operations and development activities for sub level block caiving operations. Managed team performance, resource allocation, and production targets. Moved to Vedanta Black mountain for stability for my family.

• Developer of sub level block caiving
• Lead shift operations ensuring adherence to safety standards and production targets
• Manage and allocate resources effectively to optimise productivity during shifts
• Monitor team performance and provide guidance to improve operational efficiency and compliance
• Implement shift handover procedures and prepare detailed reports on shift progress and issues
• Coordinate development activities to ensure smooth operation of mining processes and meet production goals

Long hole miner - Vedanta - AGGENEYS

(2016-01)

• Back fill
• Execute precise long hole Drilling operations to create blast holes for ore extraction. With record blasted tones in a single blast of 32000T.
• Maintain strict compliance with safety protocols during long hole drilling activities underground

Grade 12 - Daniëlskul high-school (1999-12) Daniëlskuil