Shane Froud
Como,WA
Summary
Accomplished Project Geologist with 19 years of experience in hard rock gold mining, notably with Westgold Resources Ltd. Expert in optimizing drill targeting and enhancing mine planning efficiency. Proven ability to mentor junior geologists while fostering a collaborative environment. Proficient in Surpac and Leap Frog software, ensuring accurate geological data management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Project UG Geologist
Westgold Resources Ltd.
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Compiled data, prepared reports, completed grade control modelling and created maps with Leap Frog and Surpac.
- Design and implement drilling programs with Leap Frog and Surpac, liaise and monitor real time drilling with Drill Contractors, trouble shooting of any issues that arise.
- Improved mine planning efficiency with timely provision of accurate geological information to engineering department.
- Daily, weekly and monthly production numbers and reporting.
- Beginner level Resource campaign models and reports using Leap Frog, Surpac and Supervisor.
- ROM and ore stockpile management and management of haulage contractors, ROM to Mill.
- Data base management and validation using Datashed sql database.
- Core processing and logging using Logchief.
- Mentored junior geologists by sharing expertise and providing guidance on project tasks, fostering a supportive work environment.
Project UG Geologist
Westgold Resources Ltd
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Design and implement drilling programs with Leap frog and Surpac, liaise and monitor real time drilling with Drill Contractors, trouble shooting of any issues that arise.
- Daily and weekly production numbers and reporting.
- Data base management and validation using Datashed sql database.
- Core processing and logging using Logchief.
- Ordering and maintaining required stock levels and equipment required for Geology department operations using pronto.
- Raising and signing off on purchase orders for contracted staff costs using Pronto.
- Mentored junior geologists by sharing expertise and providing guidance on project tasks, fostering a supportive work environment.
Project UG Geologist
Westgold Resources Ltd.
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Design and implement drilling programs with Surpac, liaise and monitor real time drilling with Drill Contractors, trouble shooting of any issues that arise.
- Improve mine planning efficiency with timely provision of accurate geological information to engineering department.
- Daily, weekly and monthly production numbers and reporting.
- Data base management and validation using Datashed sql database.
- Core processing and logging using Logchief.
- ROM and ore stockpiling management, grade calling broken dirt and management of haulage contractors, ROM to Mill.
- Ordering and maintaining required stock levels and equipment required for Geology department operations using Pronto.
- Raising and signing off on purchase orders for contracted staff costs using Pronto.
- Mentored junior geologists by sharing expertise and providing guidance on project tasks, fostering a supportive work environment.
Project UG Geologist
Westgold Resources Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Design and implement drilling programs with Surpac, liaise and monitor real time drilling with Drill Contractors, trouble shooting of any issues that arise.
- Daily, weekly and monthly production numbers and reporting.
- Data base management and validation using Datashed sql database.
- Core processing and logging using Logchief.
- Designing Sludge drilling programs, oversee drilling and sampling.
- UG sampling, face, wall and backs mapping.
- Providing jumbo operators with face mark-up instructions.
- ROM and ore stockpiling management, grade calling broken dirt.
- Level plan GC updating and geological interpretation.
- Ordering and maintaining required stock levels and equipment required for Geology department operations using Pronto.
- Mentored junior geologists by sharing expertise and providing guidance on project tasks, fostering a supportive work environment.
Underground Mine Geologist
Westgold Resources Ltd / Metals X Ltd.
10.2016 - 01.2018
- UG sampling, face, wall and backs mapping.
- Provide jumbo operators with face mark-up instructions.
- Overseeing sludge drilling and sampling, sludge program design using Surpac.
- Daily grade control and reconciliations, production tracking and reporting.
- Manage ROM and ore stockpiling, sample and make grade calls on broken dirt.
- Using Surpac-based grade control system GXC to digitise face maps and channel sampling.
- Level plan GC updates and geological interpretation.
- Core processing and logging using Logchief.
- Data base management and validation using Datashed sql database.
- Assist senior geologists in designing drilling programs.
- Mentoring junior geologists by sharing expertise and providing guidance on project tasks, fostering a supportive work environment.
Underground Mine Geologist
Alacer Gold Corp. / Metals X Ltd.
08.2013 - 10.2016
- UG sampling, face, wall and backs mapping.
- Provide jumbo operators with face mark-up instructions.
- Design and implement drilling grograms with Vulcan, liaise and monitor real time drilling with Drill Contractors, trouble shooting of any issues that arise.
- Overseeing sludge drilling and sampling, sludge program design using Vulcan.
- Daily grade control and reconciliations, production tracking and reporting.
- Improved mine planning efficiency with timely provision of accurate geological information to engineering department.
- Manage ROM and ore stockpiling, sample and make grade calls on broken dirt.
- Using Vulcan to digitise face maps and channel sampling.
- Level plan GC updates and geological interpretation.
- Core processing (orientate and mark up core, photograph and sample) and logging using Logchief.
- Database management and validation using Datashed sql database.
- Ordering and maintaining required stock levels and equipment required for Geology department using Pronto.
Drilling Geologist
Alacer Gold Corp.
05.2011 - 08.2013
- Design and implement drilling programs with Vulcan, liaise and monitor real time drilling with Drill Contractors, trouble shooting of any issues that arise.
- Core logging using Logchief.
- Sludge drilling program designs.
- Level, cross section and long section plan GC updates and geological interpretation of drilling results.
- Data management and validation using Datashed sql database.
- Daily production numbers and reporting.
- ROM and ore stockpiling management and sampling.
- UG sampling, face, wall and backs mapping.
- Provide jumbo operators with face mark-up instructions.
- Ordering and maintaining required stock levels and equipment required for geology department using Pronto.
- Mentored junior geologists by sharing expertise and providing guidance on project tasks, fostering a supportive work environment.
Underground Mine Geologist
Unity Mining Ltd / Bendigo Mining Ltd.
10.2009 - 04.2011
- UG face, wall and backs mapping.
- ROM management and ore movement database entry using GBIS sql Database.
- UG sampling and despatch.
- Providing jumbo operators with face mark-up instructions.
- Liaising with engineers and management about current and upcoming mining requirements.
- Collation of weekly mine geology reports.
- Exposure to grade estimation.
- GC modelling including ore body interpretation and wireframing using Vulcan.
- Geological project work.
Exploration / Project Exploration Geologist
Bendigo Mining Ltd.
02.2006 - 10.2009
- Core logging and sampling.
- Interpretation of logged core; 2D paper section plots and 3D Vulcan software.
- Plan, supervise and monitor directional and conventional diamond drilling programs with up to 5 drill rigs.
- Liaising with Drilling Supervisors and drillers on hole designs, progress of drilling and being on call after hours for adjustments during drilling.
- 3D modelling including ore body interpretation and wireframing using Vulcan.
- Day to day up keep of drilling database using GBIS sql database.
- Importing returned assay data and analysis, limited QA/QC monitoring and reporting.
- Assist various out-sourced projects (University and private company's) with drill core samples and data gathering.
- Collation of weekly and monthly reports.
- Mentoring and supervising junior geologists by sharing expertise in core logging, drill hole designs and associated data usage. Provide guidance on project tasks whilst fostering a supportive work environment.
- Geological project work.
Research Geologist
Bendigo Mining Ltd.
06.2005 - 02.2006
- Rebuild Historical mine Shafts and their workings, wireframing using Vulcan.
- Extract Historical data from fortnightly and bi-annual Bendigo Advertiser records, Mine Managers reports and Historical geological sections and plans.
- Add new workings to individual Mine level plans.
- Up-date existing report on each individual mine listing new workings, further workings not reported, geological and other relevant information.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Geology
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC11-1995
Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences, Geology
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC11-1993
Skills
- Nineteen years in hard rock gold mining and exploration with two prominent WA and VIC gold produces Experienced underground project and mine geologist in Archean Greenstone gold deposits of WA and the Bendigo Zone of the Palaeozoic Lachlan Fold Belt of VIC
- Diamond drill core geological logging, geochemical sampling and associated QA/QC, drill core mark up, photography, sampling and sample preparation and despatch
- Optimised drill targeting and design through thorough interpretation of geological data and improved mine planning efficiency with timely provision of accurate geological information to engineering departments
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless integration of underground geology into overall mine operations
- A proactive attitude towards health and safety, actively contributing in occupational health, safety and environmental discussions and development of procedures Able to organize and administer training, participate in toolboxes/safety meetings and conduct inductions for personnel, contractors and visitors where needed
- Cube Consulting Resource Estimation course, completed 2023
- Seequent Leap Frog Geo Fundamentals and Advanced Training 2022 & 2023
- Experienced manual (standard) transmission driver, WA Licence
- Licence to preform High Risk Work - (LF) Fork Lift Truck, Expires 24/10/2029
- Standard 1st Aid certificate completed 2022
- Snake Handling course completed in 2022
Software:
- Database and Mining: Vulcan, GEOVIA Surpac, Seequent Leap Frog Geo, Supervisor, Logchief, Datashed sql database & MS Office
Timeline
Project UG Geologist
Westgold Resources Ltd.
11.2023 - 05.2024
Project UG Geologist
Westgold Resources Ltd
10.2022 - 11.2023
Project UG Geologist
Westgold Resources Ltd.
01.2021 - 10.2022
Project UG Geologist
Westgold Resources Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2021
Underground Mine Geologist
Westgold Resources Ltd / Metals X Ltd.
10.2016 - 01.2018
Underground Mine Geologist
Alacer Gold Corp. / Metals X Ltd.
08.2013 - 10.2016
Drilling Geologist
Alacer Gold Corp.
05.2011 - 08.2013
Underground Mine Geologist
Unity Mining Ltd / Bendigo Mining Ltd.
10.2009 - 04.2011
Exploration / Project Exploration Geologist
Bendigo Mining Ltd.
02.2006 - 10.2009
Research Geologist
Bendigo Mining Ltd.
06.2005 - 02.2006
Graduate Diploma - Geology
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences, Geology
La Trobe University
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