Bruno Mogoshane

Resource Geologist – Exploration

Rustenburg, ZA.

About

Experienced Resource Geologist with a strong background in platinum group metal (PGM) exploration and resource evaluation across South Africa and internationally. Skilled in geological mapping, drilling techniques, geochemistry, data analysis, project management, and team leadership. Currently leading exploration efforts for Valterra Platinum’s strategic growth initiatives.

Work

Valterra Platinum

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Resource Geologist – Exploration

Thabazimbi, Limpopo, South Africa

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Summary

Leading exploration initiatives at Valterra Platinum, including underground exploration at the Sandsloot project of the Mogalakwena mine. Responsible for geological mapping, drilling oversight, resource estimation support, data analysis, and blending strategy to integrate higher-grade underground ore with open-pit production.

Highlights

Supporting feasibility and trial exploration programs at Sandsloot underground, targeting 4–6 g/t PGM grades to enhance concentrate quality and reduce costs. ([miningweekly.com](https://www.miningweekly.com/article/mogalakwena-mine-sandsloot-underground-project-south-africa-2025-12-12?utm_source=openai))

Contributing to Valterra’s strategic push for value-focused underground growth to extend the mine life of Mogalakwena. ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/africa-mining-community_platinnum-platinummining-southafrica-activity-7383086562747686912-DniF?utm_source=openai))

Northam Platinum

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Senior Evaluator – Geologist

Brits, North West, South Africa

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Summary

Evaluated geological data and resources for PGM assets, providing technical assessments to support decision-making and resource planning.

Anglo American

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Section Geologist

Yamaguchi, , Japan

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Summary

Worked as section geologist on international assignments including at Yamaguichi Mine (Japan), conducting mapping, geochemical sampling, and structural geology studies.

Anglo Platinum

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Acting Shaft Geologist

, , South Africa

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Summary

Managed shaft-level geology for mining operations, overseeing core logging, data collection, and geological modeling to support underground extraction planning.

Anglo Platinum

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Geology Graduate

, , South Africa

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Summary

Supported early-career exploration geology projects, logging drill core, assisting in sampling, and learning mineral exploration methods.

Anglo Platinum

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Geology Trainee

, , South Africa

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Summary

Entry-level geology role with exposure to mining geology practices and training in core disciplines of PGMs exploration.

Education

University of the Witwatersrand

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Bachelor of Science Earth Science / Geology

Skills

Mineral Exploration

diamond drilling, sonic drilling, sampling, geochemistry, logging, mapping.

Resource Evaluation

datamine, studio RM, SyncroMine.

Data Analysis & Visualization

data analysis, golden software surfer, data mining, MS Office.

Project & People Management

project management, account management, people management, leadership, change management, coaching.