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DSc (Honoris causa)

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PhD, (Computer-Aided Mine Design & Planning)

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DIC, (Mine Design & Planning)

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MSc, (Mining Engineering)

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1985--1989

Imperial Col of Sci., Tech. & Med., London

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1975--1980

Moscow Mining Institute, Moscow, CIS

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1974--1975

Donetsk State University, Donetsk, CIS

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FGA, Fellow, Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (Mar., 2006 to date)

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FGhIE, Fellow, Ghana Institution of Engineers (Jan., 2005 to date)

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MGhIG, Member, Ghana Institution of Geoscience (Oct., 1990 to date)

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MNYAS, Member, New York Academy of Science (Nov., 1996 to date)

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CEng, Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council, UK (Dec., 1988 to date)

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MIMM, Member, Inst. of Mining and Metallurgy, UK (Jan., 1987 to date)

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MSME, Member, American Soc. of Min. Engineers, USA (June, 1986 to date)

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MMMPSG, Member, Min., Met. and Pet. Soc. of Ghana (June, 1984 to date)

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2000

Wassa West District Assembly honoured me with citation for my outstanding work and services to the district, having recognized me as "a good leader and an excellent academician".

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1993

Citation by Ghana National Manganese Corporation (GNMC) in recognition of my services "as a good Mining Engineer, as a reliable Computer Scientist and as an excellent Lecturer and Consultant".

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1993

GTZ/DAAD Scholarship Award to attend and present a paper at the 2nd International Conference on Computer Applications in the Mineral Industry in Wollongong, Australia.

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1989

Christopher Cox Memorial Award, UK, to research into Computer Programming at Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London, UK.

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1985

Commonwealth Scholarship Award to undertake PhD research in Computer Aided Mine Design and Planning at the Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London, UK.

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1982

GTZ/DAAD Scholarship Award to partake in 2 months per year Academic Counterpart Exchange Programme at the Technical University of Berlin, Germany.

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1974

CIS/Ghana Government Scholarship Award to undertake MSc programme in Mining Engineering at the Moscow Mining Institute, Moscow, CIS.

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1999--date

Professor

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1995--1999

Associate Professor

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1990--1995

Senior Lecturer

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1981--1990

Lecturer

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1. Yakubu, I., Mireku-Gyimah D. and Duker A. A. (2013), "Multi-Spatial Criteria Modelling of Fire Risk and Hazard in the West Gonja Area of Ghana", Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences 5(5), , pp 267-277

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2. Mireku-Gyimah, D. and Bedai E. K. (2003), "The Establishment of Tarkwa School of Mines and its Metamorphosis into the Western University College-Challenges and Solutions", Ghana Mining Journal, , Vol. 7, pp. 70-76

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3. Mireku-Gyimah, D. (1999), "Mine Feasibility Report: A Format for Gold Projects in Ghana", Ghana Mining Journal, , Vol. 5, pp. 85-93

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4. Ndur, S. A., Mireku-Gyimah, D. and K. E. N. Tsidzi (1999), "Tailings Disposal Management: A Case Study", Ghana Mining Journal, , Vol. 5, pp. 54-58

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5. Mireku-Gyimah, D. (1997), "Formulation of Compensation Policy for Farms Destroyable by Mining Activity in Ghana: A Case Study", Ghana Mining Journal, , Vol. 3 1 & 2, pp. 94-100

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6. Mireku-Gyimah, D. and Tzidzi, K.E.N. (1996), "Sand and Gravel Winning: Environmental Sustainability in Southern Ghana", Ghana Mining Journal, , Vol. 2, Nos. 1, pp. 46-56

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7. Mireku-Gyimah, D. and Morna, A. B. (1996), "Acquisition, and Development of Mineral Properties in Ghana: Problems and Solutions", Ghana Mining Journal, , Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 29-38

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8. Mireku-Gyimah, D. (1995), "Computer Simulation of Truck-Shovel Operation of an Open-Pit Mine", Ghana Mining Journal, , Vol. 1, Nos., 1&2, pp. 9-21

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9. Cobblah, A. and Mireku-Gyimah, D. (1995), "The Need for Improved Upward Communication in Ghanaian Mines", Ghana Mining Journal, , Vol. 1, Nos., 1 & 2, pp. 52-60

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10. Ofori, E. A. and Mireku-Gyimah. D. (1995), "Application of Linear and Goal Programming in Mining", Ghana Mining Journal, , Vol. 1, Nos. 1&2, pp. 22-32

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11. Mireku-Gyimah, D. and Suglo, R. (1993), "The State of Gold Mining in Ghana", Trans. Instn. Min. Metall (Sect. A: Min. Industry), London, , Vol. 102, pp. A59-A67

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12. Agbeno, S, K., Mireku-Gyimah, D. and Ziegler, K. M. (1993), "Improving Blast Performance by Adjustment of Drilling Pattern at Ghana National Manganese Corporation", Trans. Instn. Min. Metall. (Sect. A: Min. Industry), London, , Vol. 102, Sept.-Dec., pp. A197-A200

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13. Mireku-Gyimah, D., Mill, A.J. B, and Allen, H. E. K. (1990), "Mine Planning at Panasqueira Mine, Portugal", Trans. Instn. Min. Metall., (Sect. A: Min. Industry), London, , Vol. 99, Jan-April, pp. A26-A37

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14. Eichmeyer, H., Mireku-Gyimah, D. and Peters, W (1986), "Bergbau auf Golderz in Ghana", Glukauf, , Vol., 122, No. 24, pp. 1596-1602

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1. Eshun P. A. and Mireku-Gyimah, D. (2004), "Accounting for Risks in Economic Evaluation of Gold Mining Projects in Ghana-A Case Study", Mining North, Edmonton 2004 CIM Mining Industry Conference and Exhibition, Alberta, Canada, pp. 1-11

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2. Eshun P. A. and Mireku-Gyimah D. (2002), "Small Scale Mining in the Tarkwa District: A Review of its Impacts", SWEMP 2002, 7th International Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management in Energy and Mineral Production, Sardinia, Italy, pp. 877-884

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3. Eshun P. A. and Mireku-Gyimah D. (2002), "Small Scale Mining and Land Degradation: A Case Study at Abbontiakoon", SWEMP 2002, 7th International Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management in Energy and Mineral Production, Sardinia, Italy, pp. 855-890

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4. Al-Hassan, S., Mireku-Gyimah, D. and Suglo, R. S. (1997), "Mining and the Environment in Ghana-An Economic Controversy", Proc. Of KNUST/IDRC National, Seminar on Current Development in the Mineral Industry of Ghana, IMME, KNUST, Kumasi, pp. 95-102

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5. Al-Hassan, S., Mireku-Gyimah, D. and Suglo, R.S. (1997), "Mining and the Environment in Ghana-An Economic Controversy", Proc. of UST/IDRC National Seminar on Current Developments in the Mineral Industry of Ghana, IMME, UST, Kumasi, pp. 95-102

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6. Mireku-Gyimah, D. and Darko, J. O. (1996), "Economic Risk Analysis of Mineral Projects in Ghana-A Simulation Approach", Surface Mining 1996, South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Johannesburg, pp. 71-75

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7. Mireku-Gyimah, D. and Opari-Baidoo, S. and Cobblah, A. (1996), "Small-scale Gold Mining and its Impact on the Economy of Ghana", Surface Mining 1996, South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Johannesburg, pp. 13-16

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8. Addison V. and Mireku-Gyimah, D. (1996), "Grade Control at the Sansu Mine, Ghana", Surface Mining 1996, South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Johannesburg, pp. 219-224

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9. Adu-Anokye, S., Cobblah, A. and Mireku-Gyimah, D. (1996), "Geostatistical Mineral Reserve Estimation of a Diamoniferous Deposit-A Case Study", Surface Mining 1996, South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Johannesburg, pp. 13-16

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10. Kudowor, A. Y. T., Arthur, F., and Mireku-Gyimah, D. (1995), "Influence of Triangle Size and Wire Distance on the Accuracy of Mine Orientation-A Case Study", Proc. of 21st National Surveying Conf., Institution of Engineering and Mining Surveyors, Australia Inc. , pp. 213-219

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11. Mireku-Gyimah, D., Kpekpena, P. and Cobblah, A. (1993), "Economic Evaluation of Mineral Projects in the Ghanaian Investment Climate-A Cash Flow Model", Application of Computers in the Mineral Industry, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia, pp. 114-125

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12. Mireku-Gyimah, D. and Asiedu-Asante, S. K. (1993), "An Integrated Grade Controlled Mining System-A Case Study", Proc. of National Seminar on Current Development in the Minerals Industry of Ghana, IMME, UST, Kumasi, pp. 57-61

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13. Asiedu-Asante, S.K. and Mireku-Gyimah, D. (1993), "Application of Indicator Kriging to Local Grade Estimation of the Placer Gold Deposit at Dunkwa Goldfields Limited", Proc. of National Seminar on Current Development in the Minerals Industry of Ghana, IMME, UST, Kumasi, pp.53-56

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14. Cobblah, A., Mireku-Gyimah, D. and Agyemang, S. A. S. (1993), "An Economic Analysis of Ore Dilution-A Case Study", Proc. of National Seminar on Current Development in the Minerals Industry of Ghana, IMME, UST, Kumasi, pp. 66-69

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15. Agbeno. S. K., Mireku-Gyimah, D. and Ziegler, K.M. (1993), "A Practical Approach to Open Pit Blast Design: A Case Study", Proc. of National Seminar on Current Development in the Minerals Industry of Ghana , IMME, UST, Kumasi, pp. 62-65

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16. Mireku-Gyimah, D. and Debrah, C. K. (1991), "Computer-Aided Ore Reserve Estimation-A Case Study", Proc. of 2nd Australian Conference on Computer Applications in the Mineral Industry, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia, pp. 38-51

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17. Mireku-Gyimah, D. and Ofori, E. A. (1991), "Computer Education for Mining and Mineral Engineers in Ghana", Proc. of 2nd Local Conf. of Geological Society of Ghana, on Geology and Mining in Nation Building, Geological Survey Department, pp. 87-99

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18. Debrah, C. K. and Mireku-Gyimah, D. (1991), "Gold Grain Size of Offin Placer Deposit and its effect on Dredge Recovery", Proc. Of Int. Symp. On Alluvial Gold Placer, ORSTOM, Bolivia, pp. 33-34

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19. Mireku-Gyimah, D. (1990), "Computer-Aided Geostatistical Ore Reserve Estimation", Proc. of 1st Local Conf. Of Geological Society of Ghana, on Mineral Exploration and Development and their Impact on the Economy of Ghana, Accra Ghana, pp.77-89

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20. Mireku-Gyimah, D., Mill, A.J.B. and Ozan, T.T. (1987), "Application of a Computer Model for Room & Pillar Design at Panasqeira Mine", Proc. of 6th Int. Coal Conf., Ankara, Turkey, pp. 349-362

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2006--date

Chairman, Social Responsibility Agreement Forum, Newmont Ghana Ltd.

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2004--date

Vice Chancellor, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa.

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2004--date

Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, Wassa Fiase Education Fund.

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2003--date

Founding Member, Alliance for Earth Science, Engineering and Development in Africa (AESEDA).

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2003--date

Chairman, Takoradi Polytechnic Council.

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2002--2004

Provost, Western University College of KNUST, Tarkwa.

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2002--2002

Member, Search Committee for the Appointment of Vice-Chancellor for KNUST.

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2002--date

Member, Editorial Board of the Ghana Journal of Science.

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2001--date

Chairman, Academic Board, Western University College of KNUST, Tarkwa.

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2001--date

Member (in attendance), University Council, KNUST, Kumasi.

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2001--2002

Chairman, Committee for the Review of KNUST Criteria for Appointment and Promotion of Senior Members (Academic).

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2001--date

Chairman, Board of Hospital Endowment Fund, Tarkwa Government Hospital.

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2000--date

Member, University Appointment and Promotions Committee, KNUST, Kumasi.

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1999--2002

Principal, KNUST, School of Mines, Tarkwa.

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1999--date

Member, Executive Committee of KNUST, Kumasi.

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1999--date

Member, Technical Committee of Ghana Chamber of Mines.

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1997--date

Member, National Disaster Management Organisation, Ghana.

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1996--date

Member, New York Academy of Science.

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1994--1998

Head, Mining Engineering Department, KNUST, School of Mines, Tarkwa.

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1994--date

Member, Seminar/Publications Committee, KNUST School of Mines, Tarkwa.

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1994--date

Member, Academic Board, KNUST, Kumasi.

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1993--1993

Member, KNUST Capacity Building Committee, UST, Kumasi.

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1992--1999

Chairman, Procurement Committee, KNUST School of Mines, Tarkwa.

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1992--1993

President, University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), KNUST School of Mines, Tarkwa.

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1992--1993

Panel Leader for Computer Science, Polytechnic Syllabus Writing National Task Force, Ministry of Education, Ghana.

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1991--1991

Chairman, Labour Rationalization Committee, KNUST School of Mines, Tarkwa, Ghana.

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1991--1999

Head, Computer Section, KNUST School of Mines, Tarkwa.

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1989--1998

Member, Consultancy Committee, KNUST School of Mines, Tarkwa.

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1987--date

Member, Inst. of Mining and Metallurgy, UK.

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1986--date

Member, American Soc. of Min. Engineers, USA.

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1984--1985

Secretary, University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), KNUST School of Mines, Tarkwa.

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1983--1985

Hall Tutor, Chamber of Mines Hall, KNUST School of Mines, Tarkwa.

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1982--1985

Academic Counterpart, German Technical Aid (GTZ), UST School of Mines, Tarkwa.

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1980--1981

Technical Mining Engineer, Prestea Goldfields Ltd, Prestea, Ghana.

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Mine Equipment and Machinery

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Mine Finance and Economic Evaluation

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Operations Research in Mining

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Mine Design and Planning

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Mineral Reserve Estimation

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Chief Editor, Ghana Mining Journal (GMJ)

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Editor, Ghana Journal of Science

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Director, Mineart Limited

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Consultant in the selection and costing of surface mining equipment and machinery for New Era Mining Contractors. Mar., 2007 to date

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Consultant in due diligence studies of the Northern Goldfield, Bole. 1999

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Consultant in Seafor Resource Evaluation for Ashanti Goldfield Co. Ltd., Obuasi, Ghana. March, 1999

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Consultant in Prospecting for Bush Mining Company Ltd., Accra, Ghana. Nov., 1996

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Consultant in Mine Feasibility Studies for Seafor Mining Company. April, 1996-May, 1997

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Consultant in Mineral Prospecting for Fanti Goldfields Limited. Mar., 1996-Mar., 1997

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Consultant in Sand/Gravel Winning and the Environment for the Mines Department, Takoradi, Ghana and the Minerals Commission, Accra, Ghana. Aug., 1994-Oct., 1994

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Consultant in Survey Volume Calculation for Cluff Resources Ghana Ltd. Sept., 1994

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Consultant in Analysis of Prestea Tailing using Surpac for SAMAX/GNPC Venture, Takoradi, Ghana. Jan. 1993-Feb., 1993

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Consultant in Computer Interpretation of Geochemical Data for Tropical Exploration and Mining Co. Ltd., Accra, Ghana. Feb., 1992

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Consultant in Determination of Tonnage Factor for Ghana National Manganese Corporation, Nsuta, Ghana. Sept., 1992

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