Phaninder Naga

Background

About Phaninder Naga

Working as Assistant Manager Exploration Geology in Maamba Energy Limited, Zambia from October 2024 to till date. • Mineral Exploration for Lithium, Tin, Tantalum, Nickel, Gold, Graphite, Copper, Cobalt, Manganese and Iron ore in Greenfield and Brownfield environments. During the course of Experience, I have a part in successful exploration projects leading to the Production stage. • Well worked in detailed geological mapping, Geochemical sampling, and field traverses and Pitting, Trenching, Core logging, Core orientation, and interpretation of drilling data. Finding and interpreting of geological structures like folds, faults and other Structural features. • Desktop studies encompass literature survey, remote sensing study using satellite imagery of Sentinel-2, Landsat ETM+, ASTER DEM, Google Earth, etc. to identify and map the terrain pattern, drainage, structural, lithological information, existing outcrops etc, which is favourable for mineralization. • Processing and interpretation of satellite images for updating of thematic layers like Geology, Structure, Geomorphology, Drainage Pattern and Watershed Analysis using DEM. • Preparation of Geological maps, Mining plans, Cross-Sectional diagrams, Charts, repots, land use and resource management. • Hands on experience in geophysical survey design, data acquisition, processing and interpretation of ground magnetic, electrical resistivity and self-potential surveys. • Geological & Geospatial Studies for Mapping Ferrous and Precious Metal Prospect areas, Spatial, non-spatial Geo-database Creation on GIS platform using ESRI’s (Arc GIS, Arc View). • Planning and execution of new prospecting licenses for exploration from green field project to brown field. • Formulating and controlling budget, formulating with local agencies and government organizations.