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Murthy Kullegowda

Murthy Kullegowda

Deputy Manager Exploration (Mining)

Summary

Dedicated Manager with over 11 years of experience in supervision, operations management, administration, training, project management, and cross-functional communication. Team player with expertise in managing staff for efficient production. Detail-oriented scheduler seeking to leverage background into a managerial role with a progressive organization.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

Deputy Manager Exploration (Mining)

GEM ROCK MOZ. LDA
montepuez, Montepuez
06.2022 - 02.2024

Supervised production pits with "zero" safety incidents reported, by promoting hazard recognition practices

  • Accelerated project by transitioning company's stage from planning to execution and team size to 4X within 14 months
  • Increased average daily production by 40% achieving production targets
  • Accomplished reliable data collection (by ore delineation and pit face mapping) increasing geological knowledge of area
  • Compiled accurate and timely reports with mining data and ore production statistics in compliance with company protocols
  • Exercised ArcGIS for accurate geological data interpretation and modelling
  • Assisting Manager Geology in Preparation of Mine Planning, Plan and section preparation, Correlation with exiting Geological Plan and statistical Analysis based on values of samples
  • Assisting Manager Geology in Preparation of Daily, Weekly Reports
  • Collate all historical data of all concessions for preparation of Geological Prospecting Report
  • Contributed to integration of exploration and mining data, aiding in effective project decision-making.

Exploration Geologist

GEM ROCK MOZ .LDA
02.2018 - 06.2022
  • Desktop Studies and site visit of Green field as well as Brown field Concessions for further due diligence
  • Determined ideal sites for drilling by executing Geological mapping in 6520.30hc prospective area(s)
  • Lead core team of 20+ members completing 4600 pitting program (manual & mechanized)
  • Conducted 1620 m Auger drilling in over 426 drill holes to delimit Gravel zones
  • Planning for Exploration Pitting, Sampling and BSP Pit sampling, Prepared Soil Profile section of BS Pit samples to understand trend of Potential areas for upcoming passed
  • Successfully completed all above activities as per time line provided by Management
  • Completed Bulk sampling program, aiding conversion of prospective area to operational mine
  • Validated accurately gathered field data to integrate with GIS, compiling daily-weekly reports
  • Prioritized safety practices during mapping, drilling and Bulk sampling pit operations to protect personnel and equipment.

Geologist (Exploration)

Aurum Ventures Pvt Ltd Mumbai
06.2014 - 01.2018
  • Greenfield Exploration for Gold and Diamond deposits in Lake Nyanza Superterrane, Lake Victoria Region of Tanzanian Craton, Tanzania
  • Due diligence of potential Gold and Diamond
  • Geological Mapping includes Litho-logical and structural mapping of areas
  • Generation of plans and sections, surface and subsurface interpretations
  • Collection of Stream Sediments samples, MMI Sampling, Geochemical sample, Trench mapping and sampling around delineated auriferous zones
  • Sampling - Preparation of sampling scheme, sampling for assay, sample dispatch and submission to Lab, management of reference and pulp samples as per NI 43-101 guide line
  • Database Preparation: QAQC of Assay data: using standards, duplicates and blanks; compilation of arrived geochemical results
  • Preparation of assay, collar, Litho and survey files for modelling.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistency and reliability in collected data sets during fieldwork assignments

Geologist (Exploration)

Lotus Minerals & Logistics Pvt. Ltd
07.2012 - 06.2014
  • Greenfield and Brown Exploration for Manganese and Iron Ore in Sandur schist Belt, Karnataka, India
  • Planning and Execution of detailed exploration
  • Prospecting and Detailed Exploration of Open Pits for further development and to increase Production of Manganese and Iron Ore
  • Geological mapping of area under investigation
  • Drill hole proposal based on geological mapping and supervision of drilling, Lithological and geotechnical core logging, Resource estimation, Report writing
  • Development of exploration drilling pads , Selection of drill contractor, Tender Evaluation, Planning and Execution of Drilling (RC and Core drilling) - Core and Chip logging, chemical analysis of cores and RC chips using core-splitting-sampling
  • Database Preparation: QAQC of Assay data: using standards, duplicates and blanks; compilation of arrived geochemical results
  • Preparation of assay, collar, Litho and survey files for modelling
  • Expand Projects - Due diligence, Conceptual Target generation, Tenement acquisition, plan and execute field programs at Reconnaissance, Pre-Feasibility stage and Detailed Exploration (feasibility).
  • Conducted Diamond Drilling explorations with staff numbering 30 in Sandur schist Belt locations for long-term planning purposes

Education

Master of Science - Applied Geology

Kuvempu University
Shimoga, Karnataka, India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Geology, Mathematics And Computer Science

Sahyadri Science College
Shimoga, Karnataka, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Software

Excel

Arc Gis 105

Qgis

Global mapper 13

Surpac 65

Leap frog Geo model

CAE Datamine 30

Rockwork 16

Timeline

Deputy Manager Exploration (Mining)

GEM ROCK MOZ. LDA
06.2022 - 02.2024

Exploration Geologist

GEM ROCK MOZ .LDA
02.2018 - 06.2022

Geologist (Exploration)

Aurum Ventures Pvt Ltd Mumbai
06.2014 - 01.2018

Geologist (Exploration)

Lotus Minerals & Logistics Pvt. Ltd
07.2012 - 06.2014

Master of Science - Applied Geology

Kuvempu University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Geology, Mathematics And Computer Science

Sahyadri Science College
04.2001 -

Keyareasofexpertise

  • GIS
  • Regional Target Generation
  • Exploration Planning and Management
  • Geological Mapping
  • Reporting
  • Data Compilation and Analysis

Phone

+91 9967129439

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02/16/89
  • Nationality: Indian

Publications

Harish Ahuja1, Sadanand D. Pimprikar2, Ravi Sharma2, Sampatt Kumar Talwar1, Volvino Desouza1, Murthy K Gowda1, Savio Benny Desouza1(1 Aurum Ventures Pvt. Ltd. India 2Bedrock Mineral Resources Consultant (BMRC), Dubai) Pathfinder elements for Gold from Lake Nyanza Superterrane, Lake Victoria Region of Tanzanian Craton, Tanzania. Souvenir Workshop on Advanced Exploration and Mining Technologies Jaipur - 5th to 6th March 2016. Under the AEGIS of MEAI North Zone Chapters.

Keyareasofexpertise

  • GIS
  • Regional Target Generation
  • Exploration Planning and Management
  • Geological Mapping
  • Reporting
  • Data Compilation and Analysis

Phone

+91 9967129439

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02/16/89
  • Nationality: Indian

Publications

Harish Ahuja1, Sadanand D. Pimprikar2, Ravi Sharma2, Sampatt Kumar Talwar1, Volvino Desouza1, Murthy K Gowda1, Savio Benny Desouza1(1 Aurum Ventures Pvt. Ltd. India 2Bedrock Mineral Resources Consultant (BMRC), Dubai) Pathfinder elements for Gold from Lake Nyanza Superterrane, Lake Victoria Region of Tanzanian Craton, Tanzania. Souvenir Workshop on Advanced Exploration and Mining Technologies Jaipur - 5th to 6th March 2016. Under the AEGIS of MEAI North Zone Chapters.
Murthy KullegowdaDeputy Manager Exploration (Mining)