Strong Management – Mining Alliance

The key to the success of the project is the management Mining Alliance already has in place to optimise production safely and efficiently. Each of these individuals has the necessary extensive experience in mining, commerce and/or finance in Tanzania to ensure that the objectives and financial forecasts of Mining Alliance are achieved on time if not ahead of the anticipated timeline.

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director – Leo Mukirya Nyanduga

Leo was born in Tanzania but grew up and graduated in the UK. He currently spends his time between the UK and Tanzania working on various projects. Leo has a thorough understanding of sustainable mining and the effect it has on the local community and, as a result, commands great respect from other small scale miners in the region. His expertise and experience in dealing with local farmers, politicians and government authorities is an invaluable asset to the Company.

Chief Financial Officer – Mwika Nyangibo

Mwika is a qualified accountant with over 30 years’ experience in his profession. He comes from the Sirori Simba region and is well-connected to the community and its elders. He is an experienced professional who has worked in a number of different sectors and has significant expertise in developing new start-up businesses. Mwika brings tremendous local knowledge and has been instrumental in the joint venture relationship coming together.

Technical Director – Dr Stewart Cornes

Dr Cornes is a UK national and a qualified mining engineer with a Ph.D from Cardiff University. He has over 20 years’ experience in mining operations and consultancy in Southern Africa, concentrating on surface mining where he has successfully introduced modern mining methods and recruited and trained strong and loyal teams that have enabled him to successfully set up and operate his previous operations. Dr Comes has particular expertise in addressing the specific issues faced by small-medium sized gold mining producers and is ideal for the post of head of operations.

Plant Supervisor – Charles Maguma

Charles is a qualified metallurgical engineer with a degree from the University of Dar es Salaam. He has successfully commissioned and operated a number of mining plants in Southern Africa over the last 15 years and has significant experience in plant optimisation (with particular skills in gold recovery systems) and in driving improvement and innovation in substantial gold processing operations. Charles’ expertise at the outset will enable the Company to optimise the extraction process at the earliest opportunity.

Senior Project Geologist – Emmanuel Nyamusika

Emmanuel obtained a degree in geology from the University of Dar es Salaam. He also has a Master’s degree in mineral production management from Imperial College, London and has a background in exploration, mining and resource estimation. For the last 12 years Emmanuel has worked exclusively in the gold industry in the Lake Victoria zone in Tanzania and will have the responsibility for running the grade control drilling and open pit mapping with focus on maximising tonnage and grade.