Taye John Ajide
Perth,Australia
Summary
Experienced mine geologist with over 15 years of experience across open-pit and underground mining operations in Western Australia and interstate. Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams, taking ownership of geological outcomes while collaborating closely with mining, planning, and processing teams. Highly self-motivated, capable of managing competing priorities in fast-paced production environments, and equally comfortable leading tasks autonomously or contributing within structured team settings. Recognized for clear communication, strong problem-solving skills, and a practical, safety-focused approach to delivering accurate and reliable geological results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Snr Mine Geologist Contracted to Kimberly Metal Group
Xenolith Geological Consulting
Perth, Western Australia
11.2024 - Current
- Key Tech services duties - Mine planning, Survey, Mine Geology.
- Assist in grade control planning.
- Production and presentation of Daily and weekly reports.
- Design diggable mine block.
- Ore reconciliation.
- Health and Safety Representative for the tech service team (initial HSR Completion certificate).
Mine Geologist
Pilbara Minerals limited
Perth, Western Australia
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Geological mapping and interpretation and modelling.
- Interpretation and validation and analysis of QAQC data relating to drilling and water sampling.
- Design Grade control drilling.
- Design diggable mine blocks.
- Health and Safety Representative for the tech service team (initial HSR Completion certificate).
- Participate in Senior Leadership meetings to provide specialist knowledge to operational departments to ensure compliance with geology instructions.
- Assist in stockpile management, mine to mill and resource reconciliation.
- Oversee Environmental assessment to identify areas of contamination (Acid Mine drainage), evaluate environmental risk and determine the extent of remediation required.
- Manage the collection of water and soil sample analysis and reporting of environment and sustainability data to track performance against the business targets and regulatory permits.
- Use soil, groundwater and air sampling techniques to monitor contamination level and define remediation goals.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implement corrective action to prevent recurrence using INX software.
- Ensure work performed by contractors, and employees is completed in accordance with SOP standards.
Consultant Geologist (Specialist REE and Lithium Exploration)
Global Lithium Resources
Perth, Western Australia
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Oversee Diamond, RC and Hydro drilling programs.
- Rig site equipment preparation and maintenance.
Mine Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer
South 32 Coal
Wollongong, NSW
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Geotechnical and Geological services (underground longwall coal mining).
- Supervise drilling activating.
- Roof and ribs, tell tail daily.
- Schedule work program and site pegging for exploration.
- Ground water monitoring and measurement.
- Provide technical expertise to mining team.
- Reviewed permit applications, environmental impact assessments reports to assess potential health risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams, external stakeholders, and government agencies to address complex environmental health issues and develop effective risk management strategies.
- Performed site compliance inspections, ensuring that any required corrective actions are completed in a timely manner.
Mine Geologist
Fortescue Metal Group
Perth, Western Australia
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Work and liaise with mining, processing and other technical partners.
- Contribute to short- and medium-term planning with Mine engineering and technical services.
- Demonstrate full compliance with OHS and environmental management systems and standards.
Resource definition Geologist
Fortescue Metal Group
Perth, Western Australia
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Manage RC rigs.
- QAQC rock chip data.
- Adhere to all safety procedures, identifying hazards and reporting incidents, always working in a safe manner.
Resource definition Geologist
Rio Tinto
Perth, Western Australia
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Manage RC rigs.
- QAQC rock chip data.
- Adhere to all safety procedures, identifying hazards and reporting incidents, always working in a safe manner.
Underground mine Geologist
Eastern Goldfields
Perth, Western Australia
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Geological mapping, interpretation and sampling of ore drives considering the mine design.
- Core yard management and sample dispatch.
- Drill design and model evaluation using micromine.
- Stope design validation and development checks.
- Mine to mill production tracking and data validation.
- Monitoring diamond rig drilling contractors and drill program schedules.
- QAQC implementation and systematic evaluation of sampling practices.
Principal Geologist
Xenolith Geological Consulting
Lagos-Abuja, Nigeria
01.2010 - 05.2015
- Skill Exchange, Project Management and equipment sourcing Nigeria - Australia.
- Exploration program management.
- Equipment sourcing.
Education
Grad Cert - Data Analytics for decision making, Managing People, Business Essentials, Marketing
Melbourne Business school
Melbourne, Australia01.2025
BSc - Applied Geology, Mining
Curtin university
Perth, WA01.2017
BSc - Geology
university of Ilorin
Kwara state, Nigeria01.2008
Skills
- Project management
- Drilling operations
- Grade control
- Soil sampling
- Team leadership
- Underground mining
- Surface mining
Certificates And Competencies
- Introduction to Vulcan software with certificate maptek.
- Surpac Training with certificate.
- Autocad essential plus with certificate.
- Mine rescue - Generic underground induction (4 days)
- Initial health and safety representative training course (5 days).
- Leapfrog training.
- Communicate with influence issued by Speaking savvy.
- New South Wales coal medicals (order 43) 2021.
- Project Management online training.
Timeline
Snr Mine Geologist Contracted to Kimberly Metal Group
Xenolith Geological Consulting
11.2024 - Current
Mine Geologist
Pilbara Minerals limited
08.2023 - 11.2024
Consultant Geologist (Specialist REE and Lithium Exploration)
Global Lithium Resources
02.2023 - 08.2024
Mine Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer
South 32 Coal
12.2021 - 01.2023
Mine Geologist
Fortescue Metal Group
08.2019 - 12.2021
Resource definition Geologist
Fortescue Metal Group
07.2018 - 08.2019
Resource definition Geologist
Rio Tinto
03.2018 - 06.2018
Underground mine Geologist
Eastern Goldfields
04.2017 - 03.2018
Principal Geologist
Xenolith Geological Consulting
01.2010 - 05.2015
Grad Cert - Data Analytics for decision making, Managing People, Business Essentials, Marketing
Melbourne Business school
BSc - Applied Geology, Mining
Curtin university
BSc - Geology
university of Ilorin