1. Career Summary
Colin is an experienced mining engineer, specializing in mining operation planning, scheduling, design,
capital estimating and costing with over ten years’ post graduate experience.
Colin has gained local and international operational and consulting experience in open pit and
underground (both mechanized and conventional), doing mineral resource management, production
planning, mine designing, operational and capital cost estimates, cost modeling and consulting by use of an
extensive OEM database and Cost Engineering models.
Colin has gained experience in sales, marketing and business development by executing tender
documents, resource planning & optimization and marketing materials for companies.
Colin is a holder of a Mine Managers Certificate of competency and has worked with major mining houses,
namely in South Africa and Australia. Colin has extensive project experience doing engineering, cost
estimates, modeling, mineral resource management, design and simulation specializing in mine design
software namely Minex, Surpac, Deswik and Talpac.
Colin is in the process of completing his ECSA registration as a Pr.Tech.Eng, and to start working to gaining
further experience in mineral resource management in order to be able to assess, create, reserved models
and compliant reserve statements. Colin further plans to develop his own equipment costing database to
allow for better resource planning, optimization and costing.
Education
2006 Bachelor of Technology:Mining Engineering
Universityof Johannesburg – Johannesburg,SouthAfrica
2003- 2005 National HighDiploma: Mining Engineering
Universityof Johannesburg – Johannesburg,SouthAfrica
2001 Senior Certificate:Matric
HoerskoolBergsig –Rustenburg,SouthAfrica
Additional Certificates
Colin Little
Mining Engineer
2/1085 Rasmus Erasmus Blvd, Heritage Hill, Centurion, 2191
cslyoda@gmail.com
(+27) 71 103 9754

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2011 Mine Managers Certificate:Metalliferous
DepartmentofMinerals,SouthAfrica
2005 UndergroundBlasting Certificate: Metalliferous
DepartmentofMinerals,SouthAfrica
Additional Courses
2002 Basic Ventilation & Occupational Hygiene Course
Anglo PlatinumDevelopmentCentre,Rustenburg,SouthAfrica
2002 Business Writing Skills Course
Anglo PlatinumDevelopmentCentre,Rustenburg,SouthAfrica
2002 Financial Life Skills Course
Anglo PlatinumDevelopmentCentre,Rustenburg,SouthAfrica
2002 Basic Survey Course
Anglo PlatinumDevelopmentCentre,Rustenburg,SouthAfrica
2002 Effective PresentationSkills Course
Anglo PlatinumDevelopmentCentre,Rustenburg,SouthAfrica
2007 Pre Shift Supervisors Course
Anglo PlatinumDevelopmentCentre,Rustenburg,SouthAfrica
2007 Situational Leadership Course
Anglo PlatinumDevelopmentCentre,Rustenburg,SouthAfrica
2007 Admentor
Lynette Gous & Ass CC, SouthAfrica
2007 Project Management
Anglo PlatinumDevelopmentCentre,Rustenburg,SouthAfrica
2007 Louis Allen Management Course

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LouisAllenManagement,Rustenburg,SouthAfrica
2007 Practical RiskManagement
Anglo PlatinumDevelopmentCentre,Rustenburg,SouthAfrica
2007 Assertiveness Skills
Anglo PlatinumDevelopmentCentre,Rustenburg,SouthAfrica
2007 Snowden RockEngineering Course
SnowdenMiningConsultingGroup,Rustenburg,SouthAfrica
2007 Managing Discipline
Anglo PlatinumDevelopmentCentre,Rustenburg,SouthAfrica
2007 First Aid Certificates
SouthAfrican First Aid League,Rustenburg,SouthAfrica
2010 First Aid Certificate
St Johns Ambulance,Whyalla,SouthAustralia
Software Skills
Exposureto UsedBefore Skilled VerySkilled HighlyProficient
Mine2-4D MS Access MS Projects MineSched MS Office
EPS SolidEdge DeswikScheduler Minex
XPAC AutoCAD Surpac
HaulSim/ NET DeswikCAD
Studio Talpac
Commodities Exposure & Experience
Commodity Concept Prefeasibility Feasibility Execution Due
Diligence
Operational

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Iron Ore X X X X X
Platinum X X X
Coal X X X X X
Copper X X
Diamonds X X
Bauxite X X X X
Gold X X X X
Manganese X X X
Chrome X
Work Experience
2012– 2016 Mine Engineer
Hatch Africa, Johannesburg,SouthAfrica
Metal and Coal Mining Engineer, Mine Designer and team member forvarious projects
including responsibilities in
 Designing, and advising on mining layouts and systems both surface and
underground, hard rockcommodities and coal
 Using computer softwarepackages to assist and conductstudies
o MINEX
o SURPAC
o MineSched
o Talpac
o Deswik Suite
 Designing and optimising mining scenarios
 Defining mining layoutsfrom assistants from Geotechnical information
 Conducting and assisting in ground studies formining feasibility and exploration
studies
 Market analysis and trending of commodities
 Cost Engineering
 Resource development and Planning
 Conducting and assisting in mining optimisation and scheduling studies
 Assisting in underground coalmining layoutand schedules
 Managing various projects fromdifferent disciplines and ensure all information is
coordinated to the correctplaces to complete projects
 Client liaisons and weekly reporting on project status
 Projectmanagement and budget control on projects

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 Studies in mine operation optimisations
 Marketing, sales and business development
 Projectexperience in different levels of studies
o Concept Studies
o Pre – feasibility studies
o Feasibility studies
o Due diligence
2011- 2012 Senior Mine Designer/ Planner
TWP Projects(Pty) Ltd, Johannesburg,SouthAfrica
Senior Mining Engineer, Mine Designer and team member for various projects
including responsibilities in
 Designing, and advising on mining layouts and systems both surface and
underground, hard rock commodities and coal
 Using computer software packages to assist and conduct studies
o MINEX
o SURPAC
o Mine 2-4D & EPS
 Designing and optimising mining scenarios
 Defining mining layouts from assistants from Geotechnical information
 Evaluating mining ground stability (Surface & Underground)
 Conducting and assisting in Geotechnical and Geological surveys and
evaluations
 Conducting and assisting in ground studies for mining feasibility and
exploration studies
 Conducting and assisting in mining optimisation and scheduling studies
 Assisting in underground coal and metal mining layout and schedules
 Managing various projects from different disciplines and ensure all
information is coordinated to the correct places to complete projects
 Client liaisons and weekly reporting on project status
 Project management and budget control on projects
 Studies in mine operation optimisations
 Project experience in different levels of studies
o Concept Studies
o Pre – feasibility studies
o Feasibility studies
o Due diligence
2010– 2011 Mine Planning Engineer
One Steel, IronDukeMines,Whyalla,Australia
Mine Planning Engineer responsible for
 Long term Mine design

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o Final pit shell reviews
 Medium term mine planning
o 3 and 18 month planning
o Ore blending predictions
o Export shipping schedule modifications
 Short term mine planning of 5 Iron ore pits including:
o Weekly planning of Drill & Blast, and Load & Haul
o Mining rates and locations
o Geological assaying requirements
o Generating plots and plans
o Blasting sequence planning
o Block modelling checks
o Grade control
o Rehandling Schedules
o Plant, crushing schedules
o Monthly reconciliations
o Capturing of daily actual movements
 Assisting in the development of new mine planning systems using
MINESCHED & SURPAC
 Assisting in the resource/reserve estimation for re opening of old mining
areas
 Re-evaluation of old Low grade mine dumps and strategies into mining
them out
 Technical reviews:
o Redesign of blast masters of pits for blast designs
o Work in close relations with geologist and grade control to give
guidance in ore needs for clients
o Assisting operations in technical planning and designs, and provide
approvals and comments
 Software used:
o Datamine
o SURPAC

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2009– 2010 Mining Engineer
GHDAustralia(SMGConsultants),Mining&Resources Department,Brisbane,Australia
Project manager and team member for various projects including responsibilities
in
 Designing, and advising on mining layouts and systems both surface and
underground, hard rock commodities and coal
 Using GEMCOM computer software packages to assist and conduct studies
o MINEX
o SURPAC
 Designing and optimising mining scenarios
 Defining mining layouts from assistants from Geotechnical information
 Evaluating mining ground stability (Surface & Underground)
 Conducting and assisting in Geotechnical and Geological surveys and
evaluations
 Conducting and assisting in ground studies for mining feasibility and
exploration studies
 Conducting and assisting in mining optimisation and scheduling studies
 Assisting in tunnelling support designs and shaft layouts
 Assisting in underground coal and metal mining layout and schedules
 Managing various projects from different disciplines and ensure all
information is coordinated to the correct places to complete projects
 Client liaisons and weekly reporting on project status
 Project management and budget control on projects
2007– 2009 Shift Supervisor
WatervalUG2 (Trackless) MineRustenburgSouthAfrica
Appointed Mining Engineering Graduate - Shift Supervisor XLP – Extra Low Profile
 Responsible for the health & safety of 20 crew members and their machines
 Responsible for the everyday productions and safety issues in mining
operations (Planning, organizing, leading, controlling)
 Responsible for the materials and equipment needed and to oversee
blasting operations for productions
 Responsible for the daily & monthly production planning, including -
o Ventilation Layouts
o Survey plans
o Geology & geological features (indicating features)
o Rock Engineering and new support standards (Revising current
standards)
 Conducting ongoing studies into effect of emulsion type explosives and
traditional ANFEX explosives in the section
 Studies into new XLP section and fleet of machines including –
 Mining methods:
o Ventilation layout
o Support layout
o Panel orientation

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o Mining sequence
o Logistical installation and functions
 Machines to be implemented
 Labour compliments
 Fleet size
 Explosive to be used
 Responsible for both LP and XLP sections with traditional Board n Pillar
mining and XLP Breast mining methods
 Experience with machines include
o Atlas Copco (Low Profile Sections)
 ST 600 LP (LHD)
 Boomer S1 L (Drill Rig)
 Boltec SL (Bolter)
o Sandvik Tamrock (XLP Sections)
 EJC 115 LP (LHD)
 EJC Reef (Shark) Dozer
 Robolt XLP (Bolter)
 Axera Axess Rig (Access Rig)
 Axera XLP Rig (Small Rig)
2007- 2007 Mining Engineering Graduate
PotgietersrusPlatinumMine(Opencast),Mokopane,SouthAfrica
Appointed Graduate Mining Engineer (Acting Shift Foremen & Pit Superintendent)
 Responsible for the safety and operations of face shovels and auxiliary
equipment in pits
 Responsible for the safe moving of shovels to new locations
 Responsible for the Health and Safety of all persons working in and around
the machinery in the pits
 Responsible for the correct loading and transport of the rock
 Responsible for the road conditions where machinery travel from waste
dumps to face shovels
 Responsible for loading the ore and correct transfer to stockpiles
 Coordinating operators to specific equipment
 Undergoing business improvement projects at Potgietersrus Platinum
Mines
2006– 2006 Student Sports Coach
St Johns CollegeJohannesburg,SouthAfrica
Part time Head coach and Assistant coach for school sport teams at school
 U16 C & D (Rugby)
 U14 A & B (Rugby)
 U13 A (Rugby)
 U11 B (Cricket)

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 U11& U13 (Soccer)
 U11 & U31 (Hockey)
Summer2005 Learner Official / Mining Trainee
PaardekraalShaft Anglo Platinum,Rustenburg,SouthAfrica
Acting Developer and Stoper
 Responsible for the daily production operations underground
 Responsible for Health & Safety of all person in the section I was appointed
 Responsible for the installation of support units at work face
 Responsible for the correct marking and drilling of work faces
 Responsible for the transport of explosives to work areas
 Responsible for the correct charging and timing of explosives
 Responsible for the blasting operations of all work faces in section
Acting Night Shift Cleaner & Shift Supervisor
 Responsible for the Health & Safety of all persons in section
 Responsible for the cleaning operations in Stopes and Development
 Responsible for safe working environment for persons in section
 Responsible for the loading and transport of rock to station ore passes
Winter 2003 Learner Official / Mining Trainee
WatervalTracklessMine(Board& Pillar) Anglo Platinum,Rustenburg,SouthAfrica
Was part of a project team to try and optimize the current production on the back
shifts (Afternoon & Night Shifts):
 Inspection of current operations
 Time studies of shift change over and production curves
 Recommendations for shift change over
 Optimize production curve
2002– 2002 Learner official / Mining Trainee
WatervalTracklessMine(Board& Pillar) Anglo Platinum,Rustenburg,SouthAfrica
To gain further experience at trackless mining operations, doing shift work
underground and working in service departments:
 Building best practice areas simulating best work practices at face
 Daily production operations in trackless environment
 Code of practice for trackless mining operations and procedures
Survey
 Daily measuring of work places
 Extending of lines and installation of new survey pegs

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 Measuring and plotting of plans
 Determining co – ordinates on plans
Geology
 Mapping of reef and waste on work faces
 Identifications and mapping of geological disturbances in work places
 Mapping and plotting of geological disturbances on plans
Safety
 Daily visits to different work places
 Safety audits and recommendations to work places
 Ensure safe working conditions and environment to person underground
Rock Engineering
 Daily visits to work places underground
 Identify areas requiring additional of special support units
 Evaluate blasting and mining operations to current support layouts
 Give recommendations on the rock structure in work place
 Give recommendation on support systems and standards
Occupational Health & Hygiene (Ventilation)
 Daily inspections of different work places underground
 Inspection of ventilation systems underground
 Inspections of ventilation flow and temperatures underground
 Inspect and make recommendations at work places
 Inspection of Ventilation shaft
 Ensure safe, clean and cool air into shaft and work places
Other Interests
Rugby Union Referee
Action Cricket
Squash
Gym
Mountain Biking

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Project Work Experience
2012- 2016 HatchAfrica
Anglo American Thermal Coal – Landau Lifex FEL2 – South Africa
 Mine Engineer and Designer
 Pit optimizations
 Pit designs
 Schedule
 Fleet selection
 Costing
 OPEX
 CAPEX
GAC Mubadala - Bauxite Open Pit mine and Rail FEL1 – Sangereti, Guinea, West
Africa
 Mine Engineer and Design
 Trade off studies
 Fleet selection
 Costing
 Manning
 Scheduling
 OPEX
 CAPEX
Eramet – UG Manganese FEL2 – Black Rock Northern Cape South Africa
 Trade off studies
 Fleet selection
 Costing
 CAPEX
GAC Mubadala - Bauxite Open Pit mine and Rail FEL2 – Sangereti, Guinea, West
Africa
 Mine Engineer and Design
 Trade off studies
 Fleet selection
 Costing
 Manning
 Scheduling
 OPEX
 CAPEX

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Barrick Gold - Bulyanhulu Gold Mine – Ventilation Shaft design and cost – FEL3 –
Tanzania
 Develop Shaft cost model
 Shaft sizing trade-off
 Ventilation requirements per schedule
Eramet – Mukulu - Open Pit and UG Manganese FEL 3 – Black Rock, Northern Cape
South Africa
 Trade off studies
 Contractor Tender Review
 Open Pit Design
 Open Pit Schedule
 Geotechnical Design evaluations
2011- 2012 TWP Projects
Botswana Consolidated Limited (BCL) – Botswana
 Financial modelling checks and reviews
 Design reviews
 Project management assistance
Lehateng Manganese – Lehateng Mine – South Africa
 Lead mine engineer (filled in part time until I moved to new project)
 Mine designer
 Trade off studies
 Fleet selection studies
 Costing
Ncondezi Coal Limited (NCCL) – Ncondezi Definitive Feasibility Study –
Mozambique
Mine Engineer and Designer
 Pit optimizations
 Pit designs
 Schedule
 Fleet selection
 Costing
 OPEX
 CAPEX
 Geological reviews

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2001 GHD Australia
BHP Billiton Mitshubishi Alliance (BMA) – Australia
 Final landform designs for 4 pits
 Rehabilitation of the mine dumps
 Costing
 Looking into using draglines to rehabilitate the mines, or in combination
with Truck n Shovel Fleets
Norton Goldfields - Australia
 Calculating mineable resources within tenements
 Study into single seam and multi seam extractions
 Truck n Shovel and dragline operation studies
 Concept mine plan
 Mine Schedule
 CAPEX and OPEX estimates
Anglo Coal – Australia
 Concept design mining layout for underground operations (2 mines)
 Resource calculations
 Life of mine and mine schedule
 Equipment selection
 CAPEX, OPEX Estimates
 Environmental impact studies
 Infrastructure Layouts and requirements for Rail and port
 Project manager for this entire project responsible for all the disciplines
including:
o Infrastructure
o Environmental
o Costing
o Geology
Harmony Gold – Papua New Guinea
 Mining Schedule
 Dumping sequence
 Mineable block modelling
Caledon Mining – Australia
 Resource calculations of existing models
 Reserve Calculation
 New underground longwall mining layout
 Mine Schedule
 Equipment requirements
 Coal beneficiation plant requirements

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Indiabulls & Acc Limited – India
 Concept underground mining design (Longwall & Room n Pillar)
 Infrastructure requirements
 Mine Schedule
 Resources and reserve calculations
 Equipment selections
 Overall Costs
Felix Resources – Australia
 Final Slope designs
 Geotechnical evaluations
 Slope Stability reviews
Minerva Mining – Australia
 Slope stability
 Slope designs
 Final pit void design
Talbot Group – Mozambique
 Mining layout
 Resource and reserve calculations
 CAPEX, OPEX Estimation
BHP Billiton Mitshubishi Alliance (BMA) – Australia
 Stages designing study from concept to feasibility
 Generating 8 concept scenarios and refining to one feasibility option
 All resources and reserves calculations
 Various Longwall setups including 500m LW faces
 Infrastructures requirements
 Mining equipment requirements
 Capital estimation
 Life of mine plan

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References
Gerrit Lok (resigned)
Coal Director
Cell: +27 84 343 1262
Email: Gerrit.lok@smec.com
Richard Jennings (Retired)
Principle Mining Engineer
Cell: +27 82 328 1399
Email: rjennings@telkomsa.net
Daan Van den Berg
Principle Mining Engineer
Cell: +27 82 309 7877
Email: Daniel.VanDenBerg@Hatch.co.za
Pieter Botes
Head of Department Mining
Cell: +27 83 256 0095
Email: PBotes@hatch.co.za

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