ALBERT VERWEY
Mine Planner
Rustenburg, ZA.About
Highly organized and detail-oriented Mine Planner with extensive experience in optimizing resource extraction through advanced planning, surveying, and sampling methodologies. Proven ability to develop and execute complex mine scenarios, drive continuous improvement, and ensure operational effectiveness while adhering to best practices and sustainability principles. Adept at problem-solving and leveraging data to achieve production targets and enhance overall mine performance.
Work
SIBANYE STILLWATER
|Mine Planner
Kroondal, Northwest, South Africa
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Summary
Led comprehensive mine planning initiatives, optimizing resource utilization and production targets through strategic scenario development and performance tracking.
Highlights
Developed and optimized medium- and long-term capital planning scenarios, identifying deviations and implementing corrective actions to maintain project timelines and budget adherence.
Prepared comprehensive medium-term engineering, mining capital, Life-of-Mine (LoM), and Shaft plans, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and resource allocation.
Collaborated cross-functionally with Finance, Engineering, HR, and Geology teams to gather critical data, ensuring comprehensive and accurate mine scenario planning.
Executed complex medium- and long-term scenarios using Mine 2-4D system and other advanced software models to forecast production and optimize operational strategies.
Monitored and analyzed actual mine performance against planned scenarios, providing data-driven insights for strategic adjustments and continuous improvement.
Interpreted complex production requirements to develop detailed plans, optimizing resource utilization and consistently achieving production targets.
Managed and coordinated all planning activities to ensure optimum production throughput, enhance process efficiency, and maintain product security and data integrity.
Provided expert advisory on operational effectiveness, integrating best practice principles to ensure responsible and sustainable mining operations.
MURRAY AND ROBERTS CEMENTATION
|Mine Surveyor
Kroondal, Northwest, South Africa
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Summary
Executed precise production surveys and managed underground surveying duties to support short-term planning and long-term mine targets.
Highlights
Executed precise production surveys according to short-term planning requests, directly contributing to the achievement of long-term mine targets.
Accurately measured and installed survey pegs in all stoping and development ends (flat and incline) as per requisition and survey work instructions.
Presented critical slope stability data with high accuracy, ensuring timely availability for the Geo-technical Section to support safe and efficient operations.
Performed all underground surveying duties, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and operational standards.
MURRAY AND ROBERTS CEMENTATION
|Mine Sampler
Kroondal, Northwest, South Africa
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Summary
Collected daily onsite samples from various mine sections, providing vital information for strategic planning.
Highlights
Collected daily onsite samples from diverse mine sections, providing critical data that informed strategic planning and resource management.
MURRAY AND ROBERTS CEMENTATION
|Survey Assistant
Kroondal, Northwest, South Africa
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Summary
Assisted the mine surveyor with essential measurements and installations, contributing to operational efficiency.
Highlights
Assisted the mine surveyor with accurate measurements and installations, contributing to the efficiency and precision of surveying operations.
Education
Chamber of Mines South Africa
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Certificate
Mine Surveying
Chamber of Mines South Africa
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Certificate
Mine Sampling
Chamber of Mines South Africa
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Certificate
Mine Basic Surveying
Chamber of Mines South Africa
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Certificate
Basic Mine Sampling
Languages
Afrikaans
Native
English
Native
Skills
Planning & Strategy
Strategic Planning, Capital Planning, Scenario Planning, LoM Planning, Shaft Planning, Production Planning, Resource Optimization, Continuous Improvement.
Mining Operations
Mine Planning, Surveying, Sampling, Production Throughput, Process Efficiency, Operational Effectiveness, Best Practice Principles, Underground Operations.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Performance Tracking, Data Interpretation, Reporting, Slope Stability Data, Performance Analysis.
Software & Systems
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Microstation V8, MineRP MRM, CadsMine Syncromine, Deswik, Mine 2-4D System.
Interpersonal & Leadership
Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Collaboration, Leadership, Problem Solving.