ComfortRekopanye has over 5 years of experience as a geologist working on exploration and mining projects in Botswana. He holds a BSc in Geology from the University of Botswana. His experience includes soil sampling, geophysical surveying, drill supervision, geological logging, geotechnical analysis, and project management. Currently he works as a Project Geologist for BCL Diamonds conducting diamond exploration.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME : ComfortRekopanye
GENDER : Male
DATE OF BIRTH : 06 May 1987
ID NUMBER : 765710415
DRIVERS LICENCE NO : 183014
CONTACT NUMBER : 75238292
WORK : 2623935
NATIONALITY : Motswana
POSTAL ADDRESS : P O Box 342, Selebi Phikwe,Botswana
EMAIL : Rekopanye@yahoo.com
Career Objective:
Willing to work as a competent geologist in a competitive corporation where my skills and working capabilities are
challenged andenhanced.Mymainobjective istobuildmyworkexperience bothtechnicallyandmanagerially andutilize
this knowledge in serving the needs and requirements of the company. I wish to gain more extensive knowledge on
geological and mining principles and enhance it gradually.
Career Summary:
5 years of exploration and geotechnical experience working in different environments main commodities being base
metals and diamonds. Over the years I have been actively involved in greenfield projects to advanced feasibility stage
projects (Khoemaqau and Orapa resource extension project) gaining extensive knowledge in trench and face mapping,
soil samplinganalysisandinterpretation, geophysical surveying(Groundmagnetics,gravityanddownhole surveying),drill
supervision, geological and geotechnical logging, core sampling, QA/QC, dispatch and tracking, database QA/QC
management,juniortalentdevelopmentandsupervision,SHEsupervision,projectreviews,budgeting,projectscheduling
and camp management. I have safely led teams for soil sampling, geophysical surveys and drilling campaigns in harsh
environments like the CKGR and supervised camps and drilling contractors to deliver results on time with outstanding
quality. Currently IamengagedwithBCLindiamondexplorationwhichhasfurtheredmy experienceinKimberlitegeology
and exploration by learning from experienced diamond exploration consultants.
Qualification:
BSc (GEOLOGY)
Universityof Botswana(2006-2011)
Work Experience
Current Employer:BCL Diamondexploration(CKGRandTshabong)
Designation:ProjectGeologist(September2014 to date)
Job responsibilities:
 Due diligence studies,researchworkanddesktopstudiesforthe purpose of investmentdecisions
 Work program designs,work schedulingandbudgeting
 Trainingandmentoringof juniorstaff
 Ground Magneticsurveying,interpretationandtargetgeneration
 Soil samplingsupervision
 RC, LDD and DiamondDrill planning,supervision,loggingand MIDA sampling
 Sample packaging,dispatchingandtracking

2.  HSE managementinline withcompanypoliciesandmandates
 Reportwritingandpresentations
 Camp management
Work Experience
Current Employer:CowburnIsherwoodandASSOCIATES(Letlhakane mine)
Designation:Lead ProjectGeologist(January 2014 to September4014)
Job responsibilities:
 Supervisionof all staff andprojectactivities
 Projectscheduling,budgetingandmanagement
 Loggingof geologyanddilution
 MIDA sampling,packaginganddispatch
 HSE supervision
 Weeklyandmonthlyreportwriting
Work Experience
Current Employer:CowburnIsherwoodandASSOCIATES(DebswanaJwaneng)
Designation:ProjectGeotechnical Geologist(September2013 to January 2014)
Job responsibilities:
 Geotechnical scanlinemappingandanalysisof all the majorstructure inthe DebswanaJwanengpit
 Surveypointmarkingandsupervisionof surveydataacquisition
 Data capturingcompilationandmanagementasperclientrequirements
 EnsuringHSE standardsare metand practicedon-site toachieve aZeroLTI target
 Weeklyandmonthlyreportwriting
PreviousEmployer:CowburnIsherwoodandASSOCIATES(HanaMiningGhanzi CopperProject)
Designation:ExplorationGeologist(December2012 to September2013)
Job responsibilities:
 Diamondcore drillingsupervision,responsible for6diamonddrill rigslogisticsplanningandQA/QCof core
recovery,orientationanddepthcontrol
 Ensuringthat SHE standardsare metand practicedonsite
 Core loggingof geology,structure andstratigraphy
 Geotechnical loggingandsampling
 Generatingof crosssections
 Reportwriting,presentationsandresearchwork
 Sampling,packaginganddispatch
 Downhole surveyusingREFLEXGYROtm
Previousdesignation:AssistantGeologist (OrapaDebswanaMine) (May2012 to December2012)
Job responsibilities:
 Dailydiamondcore drillingsupervision,liaisonwiththe clientondailydrillingprogress,QA/QCandconformance
monitoringandensuringthatcore qualityistothe client’sstandards
 Ensuringthat SHE standardsare metand practicedonsite
 Kimberlite Geo-techlogginganddatacapturing
 Kimberlite Dilutionlogging
 Kimberlite Micro-diamondsamplingandanalysis(MIDA) logging

3. PreviousEmployer:TripropCopper(July2011- May 2012) CENTRALLIMPOPO MOBILE BELT (base metals)
Designation:JuniorGeologist
Job responsibilities:
 Assistedthe seniorgeologiststeaminresearchanddevelopmentalactivities,GISpreparationsandliaisonwith
Botswanageological surveysandlocals
 Lead a soil samplingteam andensuredemployeessafetyandhealth
 Conductedtrenchandsurface mapping
 Conductedsoil geo-chemistryanalysisandinterpretation usingaNitonXFRforanalysisandSURFER 1O fordata
plottinganalysisandpresentation
 Diamondcore loggingandinterpretation
PreviousEmployer:Mod Resources (May 2011-July 2011) GHANZICHOBE BELT (Base metals)
Designation:JuniorGeologist
Job responsibilities:
 RC drill supervisionanddrill chiplogging
 Lead a soil samplingteam
 Conductedsoil geo-chemistryanalysis andinterpretationusingaNitonXFRforanalysisandSURFER 1O fordata
plottinganalysisandpresentation
 Diamondcore logging
PERSONAL QUALITIES:
 SHE focused
 Resultorientatedwithahabitof settingandbreaking new targets
 Excellentteamplayer
 Fast and efficientlearner
 Good leadershipskills
SkillsSummary:
 Possessefficientverbal andwrittencommunicational skills
 In depthknowledge of surface andtrenchmapping andGeotechnical mapping
 Diamonddrilling,Large diameterandRCsupervisionandborehole interpretation
 Efficientfamiliarityinthe processof geo-chemical analysisandinterpretation
 Familiarwithgeological 3Dmodeling
 Researchworkand reportwriting
Technical and Professional Skills:
 Familiarwith database management
 Efficientinhandlingthe MS-Access,XPsoftware,MS-Excel andotherMS-Office
 Familiaritywith STRATER3TM
, ARC-GISTM
, OASISMONTAJTM
and DATAMINESTUDIO 3
 Self taught 3D geological modelingusing LEAPFROGMININGTM
 Core Orientation,downholesurvey (REFLEXGYROtm
) andDrill rig alignment
 Certifiedfirstaider

4. REFERENCES
BCL Limited
Mr Thabo Ncube
SuperintedentGeologist
Tel:2621559
Email:Tncube2@bcl.bw
COWBURNISHERWOOD consultingengineersand geo-scientists
Mr. TlameloMapila
Principal geologist
Mobile (+267) 75061738
Email:tlams@cowburnisherwood.co.bw
DEBSWANA MINE (MRM)
MINE GEOLOGIST
Ms L Pelaelo
Tel:(+267) 290 6835
Email:LPelaelo@debswana.co.bw
DEBSWANA MINE
MINE GEOLOGIST (VOLCANOLOGY)
Mr K. Maphane
Cell:+267 71388473
Tel:+267 2903242
Email:KMaphane2@debswana.co.bw
TRIPROP COPPER PTY LTD
EXPLORATION MANAGER
Mr. K N Iyer
Cell:+2675089917
Tell:2613413