CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DETAIL

Name: Koroma, Mohamed S

Date of birth: 27th October, 1991.

Address: 15 Mammah Lane, Gloucester village. Freetown.

Mobile Numbers: +23276292539/+23233637505/+23278184463/+23276474528

Email: koromamohamedgeo@gmail.com
Marital Status: Single
Hobbies: Football, Table Tennis, and Volley Ball.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

I am a result-oriented professional and a fast learner if exposed to opportunities related to

the field of Geosciences and Engineering. I have had a proven theoretical background
(fundamentals) in the above-mentioned areas, which stimulates both academic and
industry related researches. Additionally, I am efficient in project implementation and
geological mapping.

DETAILS OF QUALIFICATION

B. Eng. Hons. In Mining 2015 - 2018

Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone (USL).

BSC Degree in Geology 2011 - 2015

Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone (USL).

 Technical Skills

 A hand sight knowledge in Geographical Information system (GIS), 3D mine and Surpac
 Sound knowledge in the Microsoft Office suite of applications; especially MS Excel,
Access, Word and Power Point
 Exceptional analytical, problem – solving and data gathering skills
 Team player with the zest of learning new technologies if opportuned
 Able to work efficiently on multiple tasks to meet stipulated dead line with limited
supervision
 Excellent writing, presentation and Verbal communication skills

ACADEMIC AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Mining Engineer, 15th February 2021 to date

Kingho Mining Company Sierra Leone LTD,
Tonkolili Iron Ore Mines.

 Preparation of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly as well annual mine plans and forecasts
 Development of an Excel and Access based systems to track mined production reports,
rehandle stockpile inventory and train totals altogether for a mining production database
 Planning, supervision and monitoring of all grade control and mining activities through the
incorporation of inputs from various departments (Geology, Production scheduling and
Surveys)
 Ensures that the excavation achieves the design specifications
 Daily pit rounds and information capture
Mine Manager 15th May 2020 to January, 2021
Thazin Exploration and Mining Company Sierra Leone LTD
Kailahun District.

 General mine development work especially trenching exercises for sample collection
 Examining maps, demarcation of gold target zones as well as following up on laboratory
results via GPS
 Interpretation of project plans and setting project goals/deadlines
 Hired personnels and accomplish training need of staff
 Supervision of the entire mining project by preparing work schedules, ensured work plans
meet specifications
 Prepare technical and administrative reports
 Strict adherence to the health and safety of all employees by ensuring the timely availability
of personal protective equipment (PPE) and recommending corrective actions in the event
hazard is detected

Mining Engineer Jan. 2019 to March 2020

Dayu Underground Gold Mining Company Limited,
Tonkolili District.

 Supervise mine production processes (drilling, blasting, loading & haulage)

 Responsible for monthly schedules, forecast & reconciliations
 Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly & annual mining production reports
 Supervises shipment processes and royalty calculations as highlighted below
 Sample Collection
 Sample Preparation
 Sample Analysis onsite using Fire Assay Method
 Upon ascertaining the grade of the Concentrate, Royalty Calculation is followed
next
 Tunnel rounds & information capture.
 Mine operations report review
 Presiding over daily production meetings
 Conduct inventory on all resources for equipment and fleet scheduling
 Conduct regular hazards appraisal and risk assessment exercises
  Links with the health, safety & environment departments, survey, geology, plant &
metallurgy units to enhance smooth working collaboration

Geologist 10-22 January, 2018

GeoFocus (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

 Key member of a team that Visited companies to study the geology of their deposits and
to get their views on the geophysical techniques and specifications they feel will be most
beneficial to their operations
 undertook recording of Magnetic susceptibility readings of drill cores and outcrops of the
various lithologies encountered to understand their magnetic properties
 The purpose of the assignment assigned by the Extractive Industries Transparency
Initiative Project 2 (EITI P 2) to GeoFocus is "to chart and prepare the groundwork and
design for a successful countrywide airborne geophysical survey campaign in Sierra
Leone

Internship Mining Engineer August 2017 to December

2017

Four months’ familiarization internship engagement as a Trainee Mining Engineer attached at

the Technical Services Department, Shan Steel Sierra Leone Ltd Tonkolili Iron Ore Mines

Key Motive of the Internship

 To acquire first-hand experience in Unit Processes, Procedures, Analysis, Equipment and
the Operational activities of the different sections (Resource & mining geology, geo-tech,
hydro-geology, surveys and mine planning & design) within the technical services
department of the aforementioned company.
 A summarized report was later submitted to the Company in fulfillment of the award of
Bachelor of Engineering Honors Degree in Mining.
 The different units to which the internship demands familiarization is outlined as shown
below:

Grade Control Geology

 Sampling
 Sample preparation
 Analysis of Assay results
 Drilling and blasting processes
 Modeling of GC polygons
 Block outs and Mark outs
 Grade Control Spotting

Mine Planning and Design (STP)

Mine operations report review
 Preparation of the respective mine production daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports
and reconciliation of mined tonnages
 Preparation of the different mine plans ranging from two weeks rolling plan, short term
plans, medium term plans, and the annual/long-term plans

Hydrogeology
 Overview of the Hydrogeology of Tonkolili mine site
 Overview of mine dewatering plans
 Baseline monitoring of selected boreholes, and water quality testing followed by
data interpretations

Geotechnical Engineering
 Geotechnical slope monitoring
 Investigation of slope failures

Mine Production
 Load, Haul and Dump Operations
 Measuring cycle times
 Measuring productivity
 Pit rounds and information capture

Geologist and Project Officer August – December, 2015

Welthungerhilfe (WHH).

 Implemented the following projects; [CSO facility Project; Drilling and Construction of
boreholes and hand-dug wells (Lift pumps).
 Monitored implementing partners (IPs).
 Conducted voucher quality assessment.
 Prepared daily and monthly reports
 ENROLLER/ CONSENTER April - June 2014

COMAHS in Association with CDC

 Formal introduction of participants to the study (STRIVE STUDY)
 Mutual enrollment of participants to the study (STRIVE STUDY)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

 A member of Sierra Leone Institution of Geoscientists (SLIG)

 A member of the Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers

OTHER TRAININGS ATTENDED

 Fundamentals of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy by BGS-2017

 Geology seminars by Koidu holdings
 Induction training of the working ethics of a mining engineer in a mining industry. Shan
Steel SL Ltd. 2017
 Good clinical practice training by COMAHS in association with CDC 2015
 Workshop on Ebola sensitization and eradication by MOHS in association with WHO
 A key member of Dayu Gold Mining Ltd Employees visit to Koidu Holdings on best
practices familiarization tour between the two underground companies.

CORE VALUES
My core values include the following
 Integrity and dependability
 Honesty and Hard work
 Dedication to service delivery
 Patriotism
 Team work

REFEREES
1. Dr. Solomon Tucker,
Head of Department Mining,
Faculty of Engineering, Fourah Bay College,
University of Sierra Leone,
Freetown.
Solomon.tucker@gmail.com
+23276579764.

Mr. Mohamed Sultan Daffae

HR Manager,
Kingho Investment Company SL Ltd,
5 Signal Hill,
Freetown.
Mohamed.Daffae@khgroupsl.com
+23276873737/+23277873737

Mr. Yusuf Alhaji Lahai

Head of Department Geology,
Faculty of Pure and Applied Science,
Fourah Bay College,
University of Sierra Leone,
Freetown.
lahaialhajiyusuf@yahoo.com
+23278644087