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Murat CAKIR

Sydney,Australia

Summary

With over 8 years of experience in mining and exploration, I am a geologist with a passion for discovering and developing mineral resources. I have a UMREK Competent Person certification, which enables me to prepare and sign off on mineral resource and reserve reports in Turkiye. I have extensive skills in core drilling, GIS, 3D block modelling, logging, mapping, and sampling, as well as a strong knowledge of gold mining. I am a team player, a problem solver, and a lifelong learner, who is always eager to take on new challenges and opportunities in the mining industry. I am fluent in Turkish and English, which allows me to communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and partners. My goal is to contribute to the sustainable development of the mining sector and the communities it serves.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consultant Geologist

Kabaoglu Muhendislik Imar Madencilik Tic. Ltd. Sti.
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • A small company that provides technical, financial advice to its clients and works for mining rights agreements between mining companies and The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Republic of Turkiye

Project Manager (Senior Geologist)

CVK Maden Isletmeleri San. ve Tic. A.S.
01.2021 - 01.2022

I served as the Project Manager for the Sarialan Gold-Silver Project that is characterized by a high sulfidation epithermal vein system. I managed the geological and metallurgical studies, infill drilling (resource model update), and administrative-technical operations of the site.

Mine Geology Supervisor (Senior Geologist)

Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (Avesoro Resources Inc.)
01.2020 - 01.2021

After starting my work at the New Liberty Gold Mine, I continued at the Ndablama Gold Mine. At Ndablama, I was in charge of building and leading a team, planning and managing production and grade control processes. I also supervised reserve update drilling during active production. My responsibilities are listed below.

  • Team management
  • Open pit grade control
  • Reconciliation
  • Drilling management for Resource-Reserve update
  • 3D modelling
  • Ore stocks management
  • Assisting junior geologists for underground operations

Mine Geologist

Tumad Mining Industry and Trade Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2020

I worked as a Mine Geologist at the Lapseki Gold Mine (Kestanelik Project), where I had previously been involved during the exploration phase. From the start of production, I was responsible for planning and executing tasks such as mapping, grade control, production direction, team formation, and training. The main aspects of my work are summarized below.

  • Trench and blasthole sampling
  • Open pit ore control (Logging, mapping)
  • Grade control, modelling and reconciliation using by Datamine and Minesight softwares
  • QA/QC
  • Ore stocks management
  • Assisting exploration team

Project Geologist

Santral Madencilik A.S. (Joint venture Akdeniz Resources)
01.2016 - 01.2017

As the Project Geologist for the Tac-Corak Polymetallic Deposit Project, I was responsible for geological and metallurgical studies, as well as managing administrative and corporate relations during the transition to the operational phase.

Exploration Geologist

Agola Madencilik Ltd. Sti. (Liberty Gold Corp.)
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Rock sampling, soil sampling, core sampling, Supervising of drilling (Diamond and RC), Logging drilling core (Geology, mineralisation, alteration, geotechnical, RQD etc…), Mapping (ArcMap) and ArcGIS database preparation, Supervising of ground water observation holes and sampling

Exploration Geologist

Bati Anadolu Madencilik A.S. (Chesser Resources Ltd.- Based in Australia)
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Work-flow and field planning, organization, Weekly and monthly reporting, Preparing monthly stock market release(ASX), Rock sampling, soil sampling, core sampling, Supervising of 45.000 m
  • Drilling (Diamond and RC), Logging approximately 15.000 m
  • Drilling core (Geology, mineralization, alteration, geotechnical, RQD, etc.), Geological mapping, measurements of veins, roads, drill pads and drillholes (GPS, GNSS, Trimble), MapInfo, Discover database, Supervising of ground water observation holes and sampling, Assisting to consultant geologists on field works (İlkay Kuşçu, Jeffrey Hedenquist, Nick Oliver, Simon J
  • Meldrum, Toby Davis, Matt J
  • Houston)

Site Supervisor (Geological Engineer)

KARTAS Insaat San. Tic. Ltd. Sti.
01.2010
  • Underground tunnel construction, drilling and blasting

Education

Bachelor's Degree of Science - Geological Engineering

Ankara University
Ankara, Türkiye

Health and Safety Specialist (C) -

Ministry of Labour and Social Security
01.2013

Skills

Mineral Exploration

Resource Estimation

Block Modelling,

Grade Control

Reconciliation

Mapping

Proficient on Software

Certification

  • High-level Mineral Resource Estimation Principals and Practices, 1 day, 2023
  • Resource Estimation, 40 hours, 2022
  • Resource Estimation, Classification, Model Validation and Reporting, 2 days, 2020
  • Resource Estimation, Geological Modelling, 2 days, 2019
  • Datamine Studio RM and Ore Controller, 7 days, 2018
  • Education of Team and Time-Stress Management, 1 day, 2014
  • MapInfo Discover & Discover 3D, 3 days, 2013
  • Applied Structural Geology, 3 days, 2013
  • First Aid Course, 2 days, 2012
  • Defensive Driving and 4x4 Off-Road, 4 days, 2012 and 2013
  • Mine Exploration Stages and Reporting, 4 days, 2011
  • Geotechnical Survey, 5 days, 2011
  • English Course, 2 months, 1996

Languages

Turkish (Native Language)
English (Upper Intermediate)

Toolsandtechnology

  • Datamine Studio RM
  • MapInfo, Discover & 3D
  • ArcGIS
  • Trimble GNSS and Juno
  • Microsoft Office Tools

Registrationandmembership

  • National Resources and Reserves Reporting Committee of Türkiye (A Member of CRIRSCO), Competent Person, 146 (Geo, UMREK), umrek.com.tr
  • Australian Institute of Geoscientists, Australia, 8774
  • Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 3055441
  • The Association of Geoscience, Mining and Metallurgy Professionals, Türkiye, 553
  • Turkish Association of Economic Geologists, Türkiye, 191
  • TMMOB The Chamber of Geological Engineers, Türkiye, JMO

Personal Information

Title: Geologist / Competent Person (Geo, UMREK)

References

  • Mr. Cem Sacit YUCEER, CRIRSCO Country Representative of Türkiye, Coordinator, Eti Bakir A.S., Coordinator, Tumad Mining Industry and Trade Inc., Country Manager, Bati Anadolu Madencilik A.S. (Chesser Resources Ltd.), +90 532 687 17 97, cem.yuceer@superonline.com
  • Prof. Nick OLIVER, Director, HCOV Global, Professor of Economic Geology, James Cook University (1997-2010), +61 417 764 880, nickoliver@hcovglobal.com
  • Prof. Richard VALENTA, Director, WH Bryan Mining and Geology Research Centre, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, Australia, General Manager, Chesser Resources Ltd., +61 448 110 765, rkvalenta@gmail.com
  • Mr. Ender OZAYDIN, Country Manager, Agola Madencilik Ltd. Sti. (Liberty Gold Corp.), +90 532 240 33 50, eozaydin@libertygold.ca
  • Mr. Donald MACANSH, Geology Superintendent at MMG Rosebery, Tasmania, Country Manager, Chesser Resources Ltd., +61 400 539 800, dmacansh@optusnet.com.au
  • Mr. Toby DAVIS, CEO and Executive Director at Seduli Holdings, +61 409 282 893, toby@seduli.com.au

Timeline

Project Manager (Senior Geologist)

CVK Maden Isletmeleri San. ve Tic. A.S.
01.2021 - 01.2022

Mine Geology Supervisor (Senior Geologist)

Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (Avesoro Resources Inc.)
01.2020 - 01.2021

Mine Geologist

Tumad Mining Industry and Trade Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2020

Consultant Geologist

Kabaoglu Muhendislik Imar Madencilik Tic. Ltd. Sti.
01.2016 - 01.2023

Project Geologist

Santral Madencilik A.S. (Joint venture Akdeniz Resources)
01.2016 - 01.2017

Exploration Geologist

Agola Madencilik Ltd. Sti. (Liberty Gold Corp.)
01.2013 - 01.2014

Exploration Geologist

Bati Anadolu Madencilik A.S. (Chesser Resources Ltd.- Based in Australia)
01.2011 - 01.2013

Site Supervisor (Geological Engineer)

KARTAS Insaat San. Tic. Ltd. Sti.
01.2010

Bachelor's Degree of Science - Geological Engineering

Ankara University

Health and Safety Specialist (C) -

Ministry of Labour and Social Security
Murat CAKIR