Benjamin Bell
Perth,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated geologist with desire to take on new challenges.
Energetic critical-thinker with a proven track record discovering ore bodies.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Geologist
Terrain Minerals Limited
West Perth, WA
09.2022 - Current
- Generated exploration targets across the company's Western Australian and Queensland tenements using a mineral systems approach.
- Conducted geological mapping across the Eastern Goldfields, Murchison and Pilbara projects.
- Planned and supervised reverse circulation (RC) and air core drill programs in the Murchison region (targeting lithium, gold and base metal mineralisation) and the Albany-Fraser Belt (targeting gold and ionic absorption clay-hosted rare earth element mineralisation).
- Oversaw geophysical surveys such as induced polarisation (IP) surveys, targeting sulphide-associated gold in addition to copper sulphide and nickel sulphide mineralisation across the Murchison region of Western Australia.
- Analysed assay results returned from RC and air core drill programs, and designed appropriate follow-up exploration programs.
Managing Director
Australian Mines Limited
Perth, WA
10.2011 - 05.2022
- Pioneered modern Archaean gold exploration in Nigeria
- Generated gold, copper and nickel targets across the company's Australian and African tenements.
- Designed and managed diamond core, reserve circulation (RC), and air core drill programs.
- Liaised with stakeholders including native title parties, landowners, local communities and Local, State and Federal Government representatives and Ministers.
- Directed strategic planning to develop and implement corporate goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Developed action plans to ensure that all organisational objectives were met in a timely and efficient manner.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the company including coordinating with staff members across multiple locations and countries.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to maximise cost savings for the company.
Managing Director
Ausgold Limited
Perth, WA
11.2008 - 10.2011
- Compiled the company's tenement portfolio
- Led the company through its successful 2009 Initial Public Offer (IPO) on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)
- Negotiated land access, heritage and compensations agreements with various native title parties and private land owners.
- Designed and supervised drill programs targeting gold, copper, nickel and platinum group element (PGE) mineralisation.
- Drafted ASX announcements and corporate presentations.
- Represented the company at industry conferences and events.
Senior Exploration Geologist
Fortescue Metals Group Limited
Perth, WA
06.2008 - 11.2008
- Developed and implemented field exploration programs targeting for new iron ore targets across the Solomon Hub, including geological mapping.
- Designed a series of helicopter-based regional rock chip sampling programs.
- Supervised reverse circulation (RC) drilling programs
- Provided technical guidance to junior geologists.
Senior Exploration Geologist
Regis Resources Limited
Perth, 6000
07.2006 - 06.2008
- Managed the company's geological field team at their Duketon Gold Project and Collurabbie Nickel Project in Western Australia
- Supervised diamond core, reverse circulation (RC) and air core drill rigs
- Drafted Standard Operating Procedures for field operations in line with the company's health, safely, environment and community relations policies, and the relevant legislation.
- Oversaw QA/QC and validation of the company's assay database for Moolart Well.
- Mentored junior geologists and encouraged their professional development.
Education
Master of Business Administration With Distinction -
University of Wollongong
Sydney, NSW07.2004
Graduate Certificate in Management With Credit -
The University of Western Sydney
Sydney07.2001
Master of Mineral Exploration Technologies -
Curtin University
Perth, WA07.1999
Bachelor of Science -
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW04.1996
Artificial Intelligence For Trading - Nanodegree Program
Udacity
Skills
- Under my management, Australian Mines Limited was awarded the second largest mover in ASX Top 100 by market capitalisation by Deloitte in 2018
- Under my leadership, Ausgold Limited was a finalist in the 2011 Australian Mining Prospects Awards for Explorer of the Year
- Discovered the 3 million ounce Katanning gold deposit in 2010
- Discovered the Winchester copper-nickel-PGE body in 2010, where the maiden drill hole returned 33 metres @ 155% copper equivalent from 27 metres downhole
Additional Information
- Competent Person (JORC Code) for gold, copper, nickel, cobalt and scandium
- Member, Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG)
- Member, Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (ASEG)
Timeline
Geologist
Terrain Minerals Limited
09.2022 - Current
Managing Director
Australian Mines Limited
10.2011 - 05.2022
Managing Director
Ausgold Limited
11.2008 - 10.2011
Senior Exploration Geologist
Fortescue Metals Group Limited
06.2008 - 11.2008
Senior Exploration Geologist
Regis Resources Limited
07.2006 - 06.2008
Master of Business Administration With Distinction -
University of Wollongong
Graduate Certificate in Management With Credit -
The University of Western Sydney
Master of Mineral Exploration Technologies -
Curtin University
Bachelor of Science -
Macquarie University
Artificial Intelligence For Trading - Nanodegree Program
Udacity
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