Muhammad Yahya Jan

Experienced Mine Manager | Mining Operations & Safety Expert

About

Highly accomplished Mine Manager with over 5 years of progressive experience in open-pit copper-gold mining operations. Proven expertise in optimizing production, ensuring stringent safety standards, and managing complex blasting, material handling, and ore blending processes. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and contribute to strategic resource development goals.

Work Experience

Mine Manager

Minerals Resource Development Company (Pvt) Ltd., MCC

Jan 2019 - Present

Saindak, Balochistan, Pakistan

Led comprehensive mining operations at the Saindak Copper-Gold Open Pit Mine Project, overseeing production, safety, and strategic resource management.

  • Supervised and optimized daily mining operations, ensuring efficient extraction and processing of copper-gold ore.
  • Designed and calculated blasting patterns and charges, enhancing rock fragmentation and ore recovery while maintaining safety protocols.
  • Managed production planning and execution, aligning shovel-dumper operations with strategic objectives to maximize material movement and output.
  • Directed waste disposal management and systematic stockpiling of High Grade (HG) and Low Grade (LG) ores, optimizing resource utilization and environmental compliance.
  • Implemented and enforced stringent safety measures across all mining activities, significantly contributing to a secure working environment.
  • Controlled ore blending and feed processes to ensure consistent quality and optimize downstream processing efficiency.

Mining Engineer

Mir Qadir Bakhsh Coal Mine private Limited.

May 2017 - Oct 2017

PK

Contributed to operational efficiency and technical support as a Mining Engineer at a private coal mine.

  • Assisted in the planning and execution of mining activities, ensuring adherence to operational procedures and safety standards.
  • Supported the management of on-site equipment and resources to facilitate smooth mining operations.

Education

Mining Engineering

BUITEMS Quetta

Sep 2011 - Jun 2015

Quetta, Balochistan, PK

Pre-Engineering

BISE Quetta

Sep 2009 - Jun 2010

Quetta, Balochistan, PK

Science

BISE Quetta

Sep 2007 - Jun 2008

Quetta, Balochistan, PK

Languages

English , Urdu , Balochi , Bravi

Skills

Mining Operations

  • Open Pit Mining
  • Production Planning
  • Blasting Pattern Design
  • Charge Calculation
  • Shovel-Dumper Operations
  • Waste Disposal Management
  • Ore Blending
  • Feed Control

Safety Management

  • Safe Mining Operations
  • Safety Protocols
  • Compliance

Project Management

  • Resource Management
  • Operational Excellence

Software & Tools

  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint

Blasting Techniques & Design

  • Surface and controlled blasting methods
  • Blast pattern optimization
  • Delay timing and sequencing for vibration control

Explosives Handling & Safety

  • Handling and storage of explosives
  • Charge calculation and stemming practices
  • Risk assessments and explosive safety audits