Stone Karimuuswa

Delivered a 42% increase in DMS capacity utilisation and reduced reagent consumption by 12% while leading commissioning of the diamond acidisation plant and producing data-driven performance reports.

Supervised metallurgical technicians, supported fault diagnosis and technical troubleshooting, and managed critical spares inventory to improve plant reliability and SHEQ compliance.

Executed sampling, QA/QC, plant audits and RCA investigations, contributed to commissioning of a 1 tph audit plant and a 500 tph expansion, and improved SOPs for process control.

Operated crushers, screens, XRT, thickeners and SCADA systems, performed daily inspections and shift logging, and trained new operators contributing to plant optimisation.

Oversaw construction and commissioning of a cyanidation plant, managed staffing and shift planning, and ensured regulatory compliance while monitoring carbon management and gold recovery.

Gained operational exposure to crushers, mills, flotation, thickeners and smelting; operated SCADA systems, conducted sampling and lab test work, and presented findings to senior staff.

Completed a National Diploma in Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy covering mineral processing principles and metallurgical operations.

Completed a City & Guilds UK qualification in Microcomputer Technology covering fundamental computer and IT skills.

Completed a Certificate in Leadership & Management focusing on supervisory and managerial skills for operational environments.