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Christo Steyn

@christosteyn

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I deliver accurate surface mine surveys, volumetrics, plans, and aerial data for opencast operations.

South Africa

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I deliver daily and monthly opencast pit surveys, stockpile volumetrics, aerial UAS data processing, and statutory mine plans through Ultimate Survey Solutions and Mining Resource Consulting.

I've led survey and technical services functions across Makomo Resources, Saudi Comedat Company, Aveng Moolmans, Two Rivers Platinum Mine, and Lonmin Platinum. My work spans mine planning, geological modelling, production reporting, mass balance and reconciliation, haul-road layouts, drilling and blasting assets, and survey department setup.

I use Modelmaker, Carlson Mining with AutoCAD, Surpac Minex, Microstation 3D, PAS, Talpac, GPS/GNSS, Total Stations, and drones to produce accurate data for operational and management decisions. I bring a strong focus on safety, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, resource allocation, and cross-functional coordination.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Mining Resource Technician

Current

Ultimate Survey Solutions

Oct 2021 - Present (4 years 10 months)

Executes daily and monthly opencast pit surveying, infrastructure layouts, and surface plan creation across multiple sites. Specializes in coal wash plant stockpile surveying, volumetric tracking, and detailed reporting.

Open Pit Surveying Stockpile Surveys Carlson Mining CAD Mine Planning PAS Talpac

Mine Planner

Mining Resource Consulting

Nov 2020 - Oct 2021 (11 months)

Conducted detailed surface mining operational planning and geological modeling using Carlson Mining Software. Monitored and analyzed mine production rates to optimize operational efficiency and prevent mineral resource sterilization.

Mine Planning Carlson Mining Technical Reporting Resource Estimation

Senior Mine Surveyor

Makomo Resources

Jan 2018 - Feb 2020 (2 years 1 month)

Re-established the project's Survey Department from scratch, managing instrument procurement, tool allocation, and hiring competent survey staff. Provided daily direction, tasks, and procedural structures to staff to optimize department output and data accuracy.

Survey Management Staff Direction Stakeholder Relations

Technical Services Manager

Saudi Comedat Company Ltd.

Aug 2012 - Sep 2016 (4 years 1 month)

Tasked with the full running of daily technical operations, including the planning, surveying, and drilling/blasting assets. Responsible for the design, survey work, and layout of civil surface projects, inclusive of mine haul roads and buildings.

Technical Services Management Mine Planning Surveying Drilling And Blasting Compliance safety management

Senior Surveyor

Aveng Moolmans

Jul 2010 - Aug 2012 (2 years 1 month)

Conducted all surface survey activities across three major sites, including volumetric surveys, elevation control on waste dumps, and access ramp construction. Played a vital role in establishing a greenfield project (Tshipi Manganese) from site establishment right through to steady-state operations.

Surveying CAD Greenfield Project