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Curriculum Vitae

Colin S Little

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Colin Stephen Little

Mining Engineer

General Information:

Postal Address:

Postnet Suite 4077Private Bag X82323Rustenburg0300

Residential Address:

2/1085 Rasmus Erasmus BlvdHeritage HillCenturion2191

Tel: +27 71 103 9754

E-Mail: [email protected]: cslyoda

Date of Birth: 1983-07-02

Place of Birth: Bellville, Western Cape

Marital Status: Married

Nationality: South African

Summary of Career: Colin is an experienced mining engineer, specializing in mining operation capital estimating and costing with over eight 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 is a holder of a Mine Managers Certificate of competency and has worked with major mining houses, namely in South Africa and Australia. Colin is involved in mining projects for Hatch Goba, doing engineering, cost estimates, modeling, mineral

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mailto:[email protected]

resource management, design and simulation specializing in mine design software namely Minex, Surpac and Talpac. Colin is in the process of completing his ECSA registration as a Pr.Tech.Eng.

Educational Qualifications:

Grade 12 Matric - Bergsig High School, Rustenburg (2001)

National High Diploma: Mining Engineering - University of Johannesburg (2005)

Bachelor of Technology: Mining Engineering - University of Johannesburg (2006)

Other Qualifications:

2002: Basic Ventilation & Occupational Hygiene Course (Anglo Platinum Development Centre)Business Writing Skills Course (Anglo Platinum Development Centre)Financial Life Skills Course (Anglo Platinum Development Centre)Basic Survey Course (Anglo Platinum Development Centre)Effective Presentation Skills Course (Anglo Platinum Development Centre)

2005: Underground Blasting Certificate Metaliferous Mines No: S 055683 (Department of Minerals & Energy)Conflict Management Course (Anglo Platinum Development Centre)

2007: Pre Shift Supervisors Course (Anglo Platinum Development Centre)Situational Leadership Course (Anglo Platinum Development Centre)Admentor (Lynette Gous & Ass CC)Project Management (BRP Project Management)Louis Allen Management Course (Louis Allen Management)Practical Risk Management (Anglo Platinum Development Centre)Assertiveness Skills (Anglo Platinum Development Centre)Snowden Rock Engineering Course (Snowden Mining Consulting Group)Managing Discipline (Anglo Platinum Development Centre)First Aid Certificates (Anglo Platinum, South African First Aid League)

2010: First Aid Certificate (St Johns Ambulance, Australia)

2011: Mine Managers Certificate of Competency. (Department of Minerals & Energy)

Software Skills:

MS Officeo Excel (Advanced)o Word (Advanced)o Access (Intermediate)o Outlook (Advanced)

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o PowerPoint (Advanced)o Projects (Intermediate)

GEOVIAo MINEX (Intermediate/Advanced)o SURPAC (Intermediate/Advanced)o MINESCHED (Intermediate/Advanced)

CAE Studio (Datamine) (Beginner) XSTABL Ri-Scan (Beginner) Mine 2-4D (Beginner) EPS (Beginner) Xpac (Beginner) Talpac (Intermediate/Advance)

Employment History:

June 2012 - PresentAppointed Mine EngineerHatch Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa

Reference:Gerrit Lok (resigned)Coal Director Cell: +27 84 343 1262Email: [email protected]

Richard Jennings (Retired) Principle Mining Engineer Cell: +27 82 328 1399Email: [email protected]

Coal and Metal 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 studieso MINEXo SURPACo MineSchedo Talpac

Designing and optimising mining scenarios Defining mining layouts from assistants from Geotechnical information 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 mining layout and schedules

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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 Studieso Pre – feasibility studieso Feasibility studieso Due diligence

May 2011 – June 2012Appointed Senior Mine Designer/ Planner TWP Projects (Pty) Ltd, Johannesburg, South Africa

Reference:George LouwSnr Rock EngineerCell: +27 76 819 6560Email: [email protected]

Senior Mining Engineer, Mine Designer and team member for various projects including responsibilities in


Using computer software packages to assist and conduct studieso MINEXo SURPACo 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 Studieso Pre – feasibility studieso Feasibility studies

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o Due diligence

Apr 2010 – May 2011Appointed Mine Planning EngineerOne Steel, Iron Duke Mines, Whyalla, Australia

Reference:James Lovelock (Resigned)Senior Mine Planner – OneSteel Iron Baron MineEmail: [email protected]

Mine Planning Engineer responsible for Long term Mine design

o Final pit shell reviews Medium term mine planning

o 3 and 18 month planningo Ore blending predictionso Export shipping schedule modifications

Short term mine planning of 5 Iron ore pits including:o Weekly planning of Drill & Blast, and Load & Haulo Mining rates and locationso Geological assaying requirementso Generating plots and planso Blasting sequence planningo Block modelling checkso Grade control o Rehandling Scheduleso Plant, crushing scheduleso Monthly reconciliationso 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 designso Work in close relations with geologist and grade control to give

guidance in ore needs for clientso Assisting operations in technical planning and designs, and provide

approvals and comments Software used:

o Datamineo SURPAC

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Jan 2009 – Mar 2010:Appointed Mining EngineerMining Engineering Consultant, GHD Australia (SMG Consultants), Mining & Resources Department, Brisbane, Australia

Reference:

Mr Alistair Smith (Resigned)Senior Mining Consultant – GHD AustraliaCell: +61 40929 3471 (GMT + 10:00)

Pieter-Jan van Driel (Resigned)Senior Mine Costing Engineer – GHD AustraliaCell: Project manager and team member for various projects including responsibilities in


Using GEMCOM computer software packages to assist and conduct studieso MINEXo SURPAC



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

September 2007 – December 2008Mining Engineering Graduate (Appointed Shift Supervisor)Anglo Platinum Development Centre, Rustenburg, South AfricaWaterval UG2 (Trackless) Mine Rustenburg South Africa

Reference:

Mr Johan ScheepersMine Overseer – Waterval Shaft Anglo PlatinumCell: +27 83 289 0321Email:[email protected]

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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 Layoutso Survey planso 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 layouto Support layouto Panel orientationo Mining sequenceo 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)

January 2007 – September 2007Mining Engineering GraduateAnglo Platinum Development Centre, Rustenburg, South AfricaPotgietersrus Platinum Mine (Opencast), Mokopane, South Africa

Reference:Mr Christiaan Henning

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HRD Manager – Klipfontein Training CentreTel: + 27 145981412Cell: + 27 834551590

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

January 2006 – November 2006 {Part time during studies}Student Sports Coach St Johns College Johannesburg, South Africa

Reference:Mr Adrian NorrisDirector of Sports – St Johns CollegeCell: 0828831558Tel: 0116483024

Part time Head coach and Assistant coach for school sport teams at school U\16 C & D (Rugby) U\14 A & B (Rugby) U\13 A (Rugby) U\11 B (Cricket) U\11& U\13 (Soccer) U\11 & U\31 (Hockey)

January 2005 – December 2005Learner Official / Mining Trainee Paardekraal Shaft Anglo Platinum, Rustenburg, South Africa

Reference:Mr Christiaan HenningHRD Manager – Klipfontein Training CentreTel: + 27 145981412Cell: + 27 834551590

Acting Developer and Stoper

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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

June 2003 – July 2003 – Vacation workLearner Official / Mining TraineeWaterval Trackless Mine (Board & Pillar) Anglo Platinum, Rustenburg, South Africa


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

June 2002 – November 2002Learner official / Mining TraineeWaterval Trackless Mine (Board & Pillar) Anglo Platinum, Rustenburg, South Africa


To gain further experience at trackless mining operations, doing shift work underground and working in service departments:

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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 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

January 2002 – June 2002Learner Official / Mining TraineeFrank Shaft Anglo Platinum, Rustenburg, South Africa


Year to gain mining experience at different departments and operations underground doing physical labour work for Stoping and Development:

Wash, Clean and mark work faces Installation of support units Safe transport of explosives

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Installation of ventilation pipes and systems Rigging and splicing of winch cables Cleaning of work places Drilling of work faces Timing of explosives Learning code of practice of different operations and procedures

Future Plans:

Once I have gained some sound practical experience I would like to study something in the commercial field in order to supplement my technical qualification.

Other Information:

I am a keen sportsman and actively play the following sports:-

Rugby union – also a rugby union refereeCricketSquashGymMountain Biking

When I am not involved with playing or watching sport, I enjoy my computer, reading books, listening to music and watch sport on TV.

Contactable References:

Mr Christiaan HenningHRD Manager – Klipfontein Training CentreTel: + 27 145981412Cell: + 27 834551590

Mr Alvin VinkHRD Consultant – Sydney Tel: +61 286224730 Cell: +61 402002046Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Other project work experiences:

This section indicates experience as a Mining Engineer in Australia from Jan 2009 till present. I am since in the process of looking into possible career opportunities in South Africa.

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The following pages give brief background in studies I was involved in and which I was responsible for from start to finish. These projects got me involved in numerous other technical fields within the mining industry.

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 studieso MINEXo SURPAC



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

Involved with mine design, mine planning, mining optimization studies and geological reviews of resources, using mine design software packages, MINEX, and SURPAC. Have also taken on Project management roles to control and manage projects and budgets.

Jan 2009 – Mar 2010

I was involved in numerous projects and business development programs for numerous companies within Australia and International.

BHP Billiton Mitshubishi Alliance (BMA) – Australia (AUD 200,000) 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 (AUD 50,000) Calculating mineable resources within tenements Study into single seam and multi seam extractions Truck n Shovel and dragline operation studies Concept mine plan

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Mine Schedule CAPEX and OPEX estimates

Anglo Coal – Australia (AUD 150,000) 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 Infrastructureo Environmentalo Costingo Geology

Harmony Gold – Papua New Guinea (AUD 50,000) Mining Schedule Dumping sequence Mineable block modelling

Caledon Mining – Australia (AUD 150,000) Resource calculations of existing models Reserve Calculation New underground longwall mining layout Mine Schedule Equipment requirements Coal beneficiation plant requirements

Indiabulls & Acc Limited – India (AUD 1,000,000 each) Concept underground mining design (Longwall & Room n Pillar) Infrastructure requirements Mine Schedule Resources and reserve calculations Equipment selections Overall Costs

Felix Resources – Australia (AUD 20,000) Final Slope designs Geotechnical evaluations Slope Stability reviews

Minerva Mining – Australia (AUD 20,000) Slope stability Slope designs Final pit void design

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Talbot Group – Mozambique (AUD 500,000) Appox Mining layout Resource and reserve calculations CAPEX, OPEX Estimation

BHP Billiton Mitshubishi Alliance (BMA) – Australia (AUD 2,500,000) 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

Other Activities Africa MarketingGeotechnical assistanceGeological AssistanceSurpac, MINEX Minesched, Xpac training

June 2011 – June2012:

Project Experience at TWP:

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 (ZAR est 24,000,000)

Mine Engineer and Designer Pit optimizations Pit designs Schedule Fleet selection Costing OPEX CAPEX

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Geological reviews Reviews and studies in extracting devolatilized coal economically in a thin

seam stratigraphy, and keep separate from the unburnt coal to process export quality thermal product

Environmental reviews

June 2012 – Present

Project Experience at Hatch

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

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OPEX CAPEX

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