1. Professional Experience Continued…
PAUL JAMES NUTTALL
Post Box 20455, Big Bay, 7448 | +27 79 631 9120, +27 82 854 0277
pnutta1@yahoo.com.au
SENIOR PROJECT GEOLOGIST
Exploration Management | Geological Mapping | Mine Production & Drilling Campaigns
Highly accomplished, results-oriented and resource professional with 20+ years’ of broad experience in project management,
Greenfields exploration, Mining/Geological Projects and the Geological Mapping environment. Demonstrated leadership and
success across diverse spectrum of companies with specialised knowledge and proven ability to lead and manage projects, as
well as coordinate field & database management duties proficiently. Expertise in geological mapping, mine planning, evaluation
of ore body deposits, logistics procurement, surveying and exploration management. Solid production experience in
underground and open-pit mines and drilling. Skilled in handling work descriptions within and outside of work scope and poses
expertise in drilling/logging operations, teammanagement, supervision and training. Proven ability to motivate the whole team
to achieve results within required timeframes by leading the way, with participative involvement of the members of the team.
Mining/Geological Projects
Health & Safety Standards
Project Management
Geological Mapping
Greenfields/Brownfields Exploration
Training & Development
Data Base Management
QA/QC Procedures
Budgeting/Forecasting
Sampling & Mapping
Technical Support
Mine Production
P R OF ES S I ON A L EX P ER I EN C E
GBF Investments Inc. - Greenfields Archean Gold Exploration, Grand Bassa County, Liberia Jul 2015 – Present
Exploration Project Geologist
Efficiently train and manage of Liberian Field Staff to recognise possible target areas for testing economic potential.
Management of geological and administrative data to make sure that Work Targets and Time schedules achieved timeously.
Explore License Procurement, green fields program under difficult field conditions & restricted budget, as well as strongly
develop rapport with Government Ministers. Cooperate with indigenous people, artisanal miners, local & government
authorities.
Key Accomplishment:
Established operational procedures, and guaranteed that allQA/QC actions followed accurately and in a timely manner.
Designated suppliers for Geological Equipment, Camp development, and the execution of exploration field program.
Broadly reviewed maps, images & samples of Termite Mounds, Trenches & Pits, and planned claim staking for
exploration.
Treco Mining Company - Greenfields Exploration, Gbarpulo County, Liberia May 2014 – Jun 2014
Exploration Project Geologist
Recognised Possible Target Areas for testing economic potential to confirm that work targets and time schedules achieved
timeously. Executed daily geology responsibilities: field mapping and sampling, data compilation, pit logging, reporting.
Key Accomplishment:
Functioned closely with management of Liberian geologists & work programme to develop operational procedures.
Efficiently wrote a weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on exploration program with technical recommendations and
Technical Presentations, and submitted of quarterly reports to the Ministry of Lands Mines and Energy.
Amara Mining - Brownfields Exploration, Yaoure, Cote d’ Ivoire Feb 2012 – Aug 2013
Exploration Project Manager
Recognised Possible Target Areas for testing their economic potential, deliberated and realization of Work Programme on a
daily, monthly and annual basis. Completed work targets within time schedules and ensured all QA/QC procedures.
Key Accomplishment:
Approved policy of budgeting & forecasting regarding deadlines and the management of the budgeting planning
process.
Educated and directed Senior Ivorian Staff by introducing, and executing of HSEC Standards and Procedures.
Part of the team that upgraded the resources of the company, and ensure to implement in proficient manner.
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EMR - Greenfields Exploration, Kedougou, Senegal May 2011 – Jul 2011
Geology Manager
Approved possible target areasfor testing economic potential, and oversaw sampling of RC and core to meet QA/QC standards.
Skilfully trained & administrated Senior Senegalese Staff & ERIN Staff to provide support for development optimisation.
Key Accomplishment:
Guaranteed that all QA/QC procedures adhered to certify of all QAQC and geological data, both historical and current.
Consolidated the data for budget presentation and providing an overview of the financial status of all the operations.
Erin Mineral Resources - Niamia Project, Khossanto, Senegal Jan 2011 – Apr 2011
Geology Manager
Delivered geological information and recommendations to the senior management teamto plan and perform work programme
on a daily and monthly basis. Presented, and fulfilled HSEC Standards & Procedures, as well as time schedules achieved
timeously.
Key Accomplishment:
Conducted the Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Report with technical approvals & Technical Presentations, and
ensured that all work was of a high and consistent standard.
Mapped trenches, regoliths and surface geology for technical reports, as well as Sampling of trenches & soil sampling.
IGE Luanda - Projecto Luxinge, Lunda Norte, Angola Feb 2010– Dec 2010
Director of Operations and Mining
Communicated with Angolan Partners, Endiama, Government Officials and Local Chiefs by means of Meetings, Presentations
and Reports, as well as administrated all QA/QC procedures.
Key Accomplishment:
Suggested suitable amendments for budget planning & control of operations to the higher authorities and office staff.
Oversaw all Departments such as Finances, Personnel, Engineering, Catering, Logistics, Metallurgy & Geology (176
Angolan Nationals and 3 Expatriates).
International Gold & Exploration - Projecto Luxinge, Lunda Norte, Angola May 2009 – Jan 2010
Chief Geologist
Drafted and implemented site exploration policies, and work Programme procedures for short and medium term prospecting
to recognise possible Target Areas for testing their economic potential.
Key Accomplishment:
Mentored and controlled Local Geologists to help in maximising their efforts, both in the field and office.
Aided Geology/Mining Department to design test cut positions, orientation and optimise extraction methods
proficiently.
Crystal Diamond Mining Co. – Projecto Cangandala, Angola Sep 2007 – Nov 2007
Chief Geologist
Conducted evaluation of several mining sites, proactively explored Greenfields projects, logistics planning and acquisition, as
well as hand auger and pitting of alluvial gravels.
Key Accomplishment:
Counselled & supported exploration and process divisions on resource and geology matters & daily progress reports.
Focussed on advice for future prospecting activities; designed sampling procedures and work-plans expertly.
Petra Diamonds – Projecto Luangue, Angola Jul 2005 – Feb 2007
Director of Operations, Geology and Mining (DOGM)
Facilitated in the procurement and purchase of Field and Mining Equipment, Trucks and Vehicles, Planned bulk tests and
Rehabilitation of test sites, allQA/QC procedures, as well asdelivered Alluvial Feasibilty Report (in line with JORC/SAMREC codes
of reporting).
Key Accomplishment:
Instigated social upliftment of local community by building a school, a clinic, plus fuel, vehicle and material assistance
to the community and government officials.
Developed geological database & managed activities of assigned staff to ensure work targets/time schedules achieved.
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ITM Mining Ltd. - Lunda Norte, Projecto Calonda, Angola May 2005 – Aug 2007
Chief Geologist
Directed overall Geological functions and activities of the all Departments such as, Mine Planning, Ore Reserve Estimations,
Report Writing (Daily, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual) project reports.
Key Accomplishment:
Interacted with Company and Angolan Government Representatives for Daily Production Meetings to achieve targets.
Enlisted “spotted dogs”, mine plans, prospecting plans, generateddatabase& maintenance of Geology and Survey Unit.
ITM Mining Ltd. – Mufuto Norte, Angola Jan 2003 – May 2005
Assistant Chief Geologist
Excellently Wrote Report (Daily, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual) for inter-departmental liaison. Developed and recommended
exploration locations and evaluation programs.
Key Accomplishment:
Oversaw daily the day shift/ night shift geologists, and regularly visited CRP to consult with Evaluator.
Supervised geological staff, production and development geology, as well as sampling and mapping.
ITM Mining Ltd. – Mufuto Norte, Angola Oct 2001 – Jan 2003
Production Geologist
Examined statisticalinformation by using the geological database; sampled and mapped of ore bodies and data capturing in the
database accurately. Compiled daily production data management report.
Key Accomplishment:
Delivered geological information for weekly, monthly and annually forecast for monthly report and production results.
Harmony Gold Mining Company – Randfontein, South Africa Mar 2000 – Oct 2001
Senior Geologist
Key Accomplishment:
Conducted geological investigations and interpreted geological data in order to improve drilling and production procedures,
and underground geological mapping of UE1A, E8 and VCR reefs.
Evaluated and assessed mining areas by using Data mine planning; interpreted Geological information competently.
Synchronised with a range of experts including other geologists, engineers, metallurgy experts and mine workers.
C A R EER N OTE
Senior Geologist - Harmony Gold Mining Company Feb 2000
Senior Geologist - Randfontein Estates Ltd. #4Shaft Jul 1999 – Jan 2000
Field Geologist - MSA Projects (Pty) Ltd. Jun 1999 – Jul 1999
Senior Field Technician - JCI (Projects) Jan 1999 – Jul 1999
Senior Field Technician - JCI 1996 – 1998
Senior Field Technician - JCI (Exploration & Geology) 1995 – 1996
Grade Officer - Lindum Reefs 1992 – 1995
Field Technician - Process & Mining Consultants 1990 – 1992
Assistant Surveyor - Vaal Reefs (Anglo American Corporation) 1990
Assistant Surveyor & Field Assistant - De Beers Consolidated Diamond Mining Company 1983 – 1989
ED U C A TI ON & C R ED EN TI A L S
National Diploma, Economic Geology; Technikon Witwatersrand, 1999
Elementary Mine Survey Certificate, Chamber of Mines, 1985
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Membership: Geological Society of South Africa (GSSA)