Reyshav Chaurasia
Somerville,WA
Summary
Mining Engineering postgraduate (WASM, Curtin University) with 2+ years of experience in exploration, reserve estimation, feasibility studies and open‑pit mine planning. Skilled in Whittle optimization, AutoCAD design, RS2 geotechnical modelling and production scheduling and having site exposure at Golden Grove and IGO Nova with strong focus on safe, efficient and data-driven mining operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mining Engineer
Dhaubadi Iron Company Limited
Kathmandu, Nepal
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Conducted core drilling, sampling and geological mapping to support resource estimation and feasibility studies.
- Contributed to Detailed Feasibility Study through reserve estimation, technical analysis and documentation.
- Designed open pit layout and haul road plans using AutoCAD.
- Prepared short‑term production schedules and coordinated procurement planning.
- Collaborated with geology and operations teams to maintain production targets and optimize workflow.
- Supported safe work practices and compliance with site safety standards.
Mining Engineer (Training)
Shivam Cements Limited
Hetauda, Nepal
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted pit design and short-term scheduling to improve operational efficiency
- Monitored equipment utilisation, cycle times and daily production performance
- Analysed operational data to identify productivity improvement opportunities
- Coordinated with supervisors to streamline loading and hauling operations
Intern
Tata Steel
Jamshedpur, India
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted reserve estimation and mine planning activities
- Analysed heavy equipment cycle times and production data to improve fleet efficiency
- Observed daily operations across drilling, blasting, loading and hauling functions
Education
Master of Professional Engineering - Mining
Curtin University
Kalgoorlie, WA01-2026
Bachelors of Technology - Mining Engineering
NIT Rourkela
Orissa, India01-2021
All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Class 12) -
B.D Public School
Patna, India01-2016
All India Secondary School Certificate Examination (Class 10) -
Modern Indian School
Kathmandu, Nepal01-2014
Skills
Mine Planning & Scheduling: Whittle pit optimisation, reserve estimation, production scheduling, short-term planning, AutoCAD mine layouts, feasibility studies
Geotechnical: RS2 modelling, slope stability analysis, tunnel stability assessment
Exploration: Core drilling supervision, geological mapping, sampling, core logging, resource evaluation
Software & Tools: Whittle, RS2, AutoCAD, Excel (advanced), GIS
Others: Safety compliance, technical reporting, cross-functional coordination
Industry Site Exposure
- 29Metals – Golden Grove, Exposure to underground operations, multi‑orebody planning and coordination between geology, planning and operations teams.
- IGO – Nova, Life‑of‑mine and closure planning, reserve reconciliation and production scheduling from weekly to annual rolling plans.
Certification
• C Class Manual Driver’s Licence (WA)
• White Card
• Confined space and Gas testing
• White Card
• Confined space and Gas testing
Leadership Memberships
- Coordinator & Volunteer, Rotaract Club
- Member, Nepal Geological Society & IAEG
- Certified Engineer, Nepal Engineering Council
References
Brijesh Chaurasia
Mining Engineer, Aeries Resource Limited, Mt Coline Mine QLD
Email: brutbrij@yahoo.co.in | Phone: +61 402 039 022
Byapak Yagol
Exploration Geologist, Goldfields
Email: byapakstrestha@gmail.com | Phone: +61 460 925 413
Timeline
Mining Engineer
Dhaubadi Iron Company Limited
03.2022 - 07.2024
Mining Engineer (Training)
Shivam Cements Limited
04.2020 - 10.2020
Intern
Tata Steel
05.2019 - 07.2019
Master of Professional Engineering - Mining
Curtin University
Bachelors of Technology - Mining Engineering
NIT Rourkela
All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Class 12) -
B.D Public School
All India Secondary School Certificate Examination (Class 10) -
Modern Indian School