RAVI TERNI

Vice President @ Société Minière du Katanga (SOMIKA)

About

An astute & result oriented Geologist with proved success of nearly 21 years of progressive experience in the field of Exploration, Geology and Mining in International mining industries working in India, Zambia, Oman, D R Congo and Peru-South America. Carried out Feasibility study for Polymetallic mineral deposits in South and Central province of Peru. In all studied 14 mines in Peru and carried out Geological & Geochemical mapping to identify probable zones of mineralized veins. Prioritized 3 polymetallic mines for further studies and acquisition proposals. I have had responsibilities varying from heading team of Geologists, planning & supervision of the Exploration activities, Orebody optimization, Deposit evaluation, mining operation, Production planning, Quality control and Feed management of different plants, Budget preparation and also responsible for the management and control of the analytical laboratory facilities associated with the department are part of the portfolio at a stage. I was also involved in Due Diligence and Bankable Feasibility study (BFS) with International consultants such as Turnberry Consulting, International Mining Consultants (IMC-UK), African Mining Consultants (AMC-SA) and Congo Mining Consultants (COMICO) and for Geotechnical studies with SRK Consulting-South Africa. Adept in liaising with Internal and Government Departments.

Country

City

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Industry

Mining & Metals

Skill

Business Planning, Problem Solving, People Management, Exploration and Production (E&P), Mining Exploration, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Operations Process Improvement, Mining Engineering, Operations Management, Finance, Copper, Mineral Exploration, Base Metals, Business Development, Sampling, Strategic Planning, Iron Ore, Geological Mapping, Mining, Geology

Experience

Vice President

Société Minière du Katanga (SOMIKA)

2023-9 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo

General Manager

Société Minière du Katanga (SOMIKA)

2017-6 - 2023-9 · 6 yrs 4 mos

Lubumbashi , Katanga Province, D R Congo

Independent Consultant

Sir Biotech India Limited (Primeco Mining)

2016-6 - 2017-5 · 1 yr

Rondonia State BRAZIL

Independent Consultant

GSIM Resources SAC

2014-10 - 2016-5 · 1 yr 8 mos

Lima, Peru

 Reconnaissance Survey & Review of Data: Information collection, desktop study & preparation of Field visits.  Detailed Geological mapping (large scale) mapped out by close (50-100m) traversing of each prospect. Starting from most promising partially operated mines/broken up areas to completely Green field virgin prospects in search of target areas.  Ground investigation by geochemical sampling method based on a grid pattern. Sample collection in field, coning quartering and labeling. Interpretation of results.  The process of identification of Superior to Inferior prospect areas finalized for next phase of Geophysical exploration activity/diamond drilling.

Senior Manager Geology

Chemaf Resources Limited

2012-1 - 2014-6 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Lubumbashi D R CONGO

I have had responsibilities varying from heading team of Geologists, planning & supervision of the Exploration activities, Orebody optimization, Deposit evaluation, mining operation, Production planning, Quality control and Feed management of different plants, Budget preparation and also responsible for the management and control of the analytical laboratory facilities associated with the department are part of the portfolio at a stage. I was also involved in Due Diligence and Bankable Feasibility study (BFS) with International consultants such as Turnberry Consulting, International Mining Consultants (IMC-UK), African Mining Consultants (AMC-SA) and Congo Mining Consultants (COMICO) and for Geotechnical studies with SRK Consulting-South Africa.