David Abiodun

Master's

Mining and Mineral Engineering

Kinross Gold

Mining Engineer Intern

- Developed Pit Optimization (i.e., using the block values based on the economics of each block - Developed long-range mine designs for Rat pit, north area of Redbird in Bald Mountain using VULCAN - 3D - Collaborated with short and long-range teams to establish and schedule Life of a Mine (LOM) plans - Developed a reclamation design for Winrock north pit using a temporary cover of 18 inches' thickness - 1.5ft) approved by the environmental department to fill up the piles 1, 2, and (PAG) Potential Acid - Toured with the geotechnical team to assist in wall control assessment - Acquired geotechnical training on the use of SPLIT engineering software to improve blast - Worked with the ore control geologists to sample blast holes and deliver them to the assay laboratory - Worked with the short-range mine planning team to update daily or 48-hour plans, roll weekly plans - Joined the mine survey team to map out the mine area with Trimble and drones - Augmented knowledge of mine hazards and preventive measures with the Mine Safety and Health - Administration (MSHA - Worked with the engineering technician to design the drill and blast pattern