Guy Freemantle

Background

About Guy Freemantle

Geologist with Exploration, Project, Research, Mineralogy and Mining Experience. I currently work in the Mineralogy Division at Mintek, where I routinely investigate a range of processed and unprocessed ores. I am competent in a range of analytical equipment from optical microscopy through micro-beam and X-ray diffraction. I was recently granted funding to undertake a study for 3D computed tomography applications in mineral and metallurgical applications. Prior to this post I was Project Geology Superintendent at Swakop Uranium's Husab Mine, Namibia where I was involved with the project from definitive feasibility through to first yellow-cake production. The project exposed me to a broad range of engineering and mine design exercises as well as involvement with refining the resource model and establishing the mineral resource management division. I completed a PhD on a part time basis through the University of the Witwatersrand School of Geosciences; an economic geology-focused dissertation that evaluated the mineralisation aspects of major primary-hosted uranium deposits of central Namibia. I am interested in the geological, practical, and economic/financial sides of exploration and mine projects and aim to expand my understanding of mine and project financing to compliment the skills I have in geology and mineralogy.