Kaylan Hamel

A geologist with more than 10 years’ experience in Exploration Geology, Database Management and Mineral Resource Estimation Proficient in the following geological software GeoSoft Maxwell DataShed Maxwell LogChief Microsoft Access, Datamine and Leapfrog Career commodity experience includes chromite, coal, copper, diamonds, gold, graphite, iron, lithium magnetite, manganese PGE, rare earths, vanadium and zinc.

As a Mineral Resources Consultant, I gained experience in exploratory data analysis and validation, geostatistics geological modelling, block model creation, estimation, report writing and reviewing of Mineral

Resources I have completed several models in a variety of commodities Mineral Resources specific commodity experience includes chromite, coal, diamonds, iron, lithium, vanadium and zinc

As an Exploration Geologist I gained experience in core logging and sampling according to SAMREC/JORC/NI 43 101 compliant protocols

Tasks included field mapping, trench logging and sampling,

interpretation, geological and geotechnical logging and sampling of core, capturing data, data validation, on site Logchief system management, drillhole planning, technical report writing, QA/QC of assay results and drill site and contractor management, including the health, safety and environmental management of drilling activities

I have been involved in the compilation of standard operating procedures as well as chairing and co chairing health, safety,

environment and community ( meetings, ensuring all environmental/rehabilitation measures are in place including regular site rehabilitation inspections

As a Database Geologist, I set up, designed, managed and maintained databases using Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL and

Maxwell Datashed My tasks included database set up and design,

importing and exporting data, database validation and backup, QAQC

Reporting and Assay Management

I have my Master of Sciences degree from the University of Cape Town specialising in Geochemistry and Structural Geology. I am currently completing my Master of Engineering in Geostatistics with the University of the Witwatersrand.