Open To Work
Mani Venkatesan
Bangalore
Summary
Accomplished Geologist with over 12 years in the mineral industry, specializing in base metals. Proven expertise in geological mapping and mineral exploration with a focus on Cu-Co and Tin deposits. Skilled in managing both brownfield and greenfield projects and generating new exploration targets.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager of Geology
Somika SARL
Lubumbashi
12.2021 - Current
- Led daily geological operations and ensured project timelines were met.
- Coordinated team efforts to align with exploration and mining objectives.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for incoming geology staff.
- Conducted geological surveys to pinpoint potential mineral resources.
- Monitored drilling processes and provided geological insights to optimize exploration.
Senior Exploration Geologist
Rubamin SARL
Likashi
03.2017 - 10.2021
- Conducted geological surveys, identifying and assessing potential mineral resources for exploration initiatives.
- Executed geological mapping, trenching, and pit mapping to delineate gold, copper, and tin deposits for resource evaluation.
- Monitored diamond core and reverse circulation drilling during exploration and mining phases.
- Performed structural logging, core logging, and reverse circulation chip logging.
- Planned drill holes and prepared geological sections, enhancing clarity of geological features to support exploration efforts.
Geologist
Cosmos Geo-Spatial Technologies
Mysore
06.2014 - 01.2017
- Conducted mineral exploration activities including geological mapping, trenching, and pit analysis to identify potential mineral deposits.
- Geological mapping on graphite(SGB) Tamil Nadu
- Developed geological maps and cross-sections to support resource assessment and planning.
- Conducted environmental impact assessments and developed mine plans.
- Performed geological mapping of sedimentary rocks to evaluate stratigraphy and sedimentary processes.
Education
Master of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences
University of Mysore
Mysore06-2014
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Bangalore University
Bangalore06-2012
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Geological mapping & Structural logging
- Drilling operations
- Project management
- Training development
Software
- Datamine
- Arcgis
- Qgis
- Autocad
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Swahili
Intermediate (B1)
B1
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Proficient (C2)
C2
kannada
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
In recognition of active participation and valuable contributions during the annual geology team Get-Together, held on 24th-25th January 2026
Awarded this 26th day of January,2026 by Simon Dorling(Director)
Awarded this 26th day of January,2026 by Simon Dorling(Director)
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeSalary Range
Fr45000/yr - Fr200000/yrTimeline
Deputy Manager of Geology
Somika SARL
12.2021 - Current
Senior Exploration Geologist
Rubamin SARL
03.2017 - 10.2021
Geologist
Cosmos Geo-Spatial Technologies
06.2014 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences
University of Mysore
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Bangalore University