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RAHUL DEO BOHRA

(BE Mining, First Class Managers Certificate) Mobile: +267 - 71737777 Tel. (Res.): +267 - 3121770 (Work): +267 3657012 / +267 3953532 E-Mail: rahuldbohra@yahoo.com; rbohra@gov.bw

TOP MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL


Offering 28 years of extensive cross-cultural experience in various mining operations with achieving high organisational performance through strategic leadership and direction
Possess in depth understanding of various surface and underground mining methods of coal and

hard rock (metal, non-metal & diamond) mining In-depth understanding of mine safety, mineral concession and explosives laws; adept in dealing with legal issues related to technical matters Expertise in developing laws & guidelines; active participation in writing laws on radioactive minerals mining Proven abilities in coordinating, leading and directing teams of professionals Excellent track record of sharpening productivity, fostering team relations and focused execution of strategic plans and building lean thinking mindset to achieve organisations goals. Expertise in mining processes that includes drilling, blasting, explosives handling, mine development & mineral/coal extraction, ventilation, support system and ground control, slope stability, haul road design, waste disposal, dumps & slimes dams design, mineral processing, rehabilitation, etc. Critical and out of box thinking, logical interpretations, global reasoning, decision making in complex situations Diligent and highly versatile executive with documented ability to turn around challenging situations with proven track record of establishing processes and guidelines Proven track record in implementing cost saving measures, optimising man & machine utilisation and managing contractors. Repeatedly promoted to leadership roles BUSINESS SKILLS

Mining Laws Appreciation Strategic Leadership and Direction Complex Situation Handling Critical Decision Making Production Planning & Control

Administering mine safety, mineral concession and explosives laws, policies


and guidelines

Providing strategic leadership to achieve organisational mandate and goals Dealing with complex situations and making critical decisions Providing direction to explosives inspectorate of Botswana: Holding the
statutory position of the Chief Inspector of Explosives of Botswana since June 2006

Approving explosives facilities across the country. Assessing mining plans of various surface and underground operations of

coal and hard rock mines in order to assist the Minister for issuing mineral concessions Developing mining laws, policies and guidelines Guiding the mining industry on appropriateness of statutory appointments and on other legal issues and the matters not specifically covered in the law

Investigating adverse incident and recommending remedial measures to prevent their recurrence.

Managed hard rock and coal (lignite) mines utilising limited resources and managed contractors Managed sale of mineral, quality control and liaising with the customers
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Since Mar98 working with Department of Mines, Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources of Botswana Joined as Mining Engineer and promoted as Principal Mining Engineer - II and later as Principal Mining Engineer - I

Significant Contributions across Assignments Jan07 to date: Principal Mining Engineer-I, Headquarters Gaborone (Chief Inspector of Explosives) Provides direction to explosives inspectorate of Botswana to fulfil its mandate and to achieve its goals Administers mine safety and explosives laws in the country: Mines, Quarries, Works and Machinery and Explosives Acts of Botswana Advises mining industry on mines on safety & health, use of explosives and statutory appointments. Carries out mine accident investigations and advising mines on measures to be taken to prevent accidents. Issues statutory approvals and plays a key role in issuing them that are to be issued by higher authorities. Develops & implements guidelines for mines for them to comply with safety standards; Regulates importation, manufacture, storage, exportation, sale, purchase and acquisition, transport, handling, use and destruction of explosives in including use of fireworks in Botswana. Assesses mining plans of various surface and underground operations of coal and hard rock mines in order to assist the process of issuance of mineral concessions Deals with tough customers and complex situations and makes critical decision. Steers the re-engineering of customer- and internal-processes for efficient and effective service delivery. Conceptualised safety laws for Radioactive Mineral Mines. Led the team, comprised of stakeholders like Mining Industry, Botswana Police Service, Legal Experts, Explosives Manufacturers, Suppliers and Inspectorate, engaged to amend explosive laws of Botswana, Important International Assignment Member of Government of Botswana delegation to Zimbabwe that aimed to facilitate cooperation in energy sector between two countries for their mutual benefits: visited Zimbabwe 4 times from Sep09 to Mar10: My role: headed task force for due diligence review of Zimbabwes capacity to supply coal for power generation Benchmarking of mining and explosives processes with Namibia: 2 visits: 26th 30th Apr10 & 19th 26th Jun11 Aug07 Dec08 (Part-time after hours): University of Botswana Taught Mining Engineering Subjects to Diploma and Degree Students Jan02 Jan07 Principal Mining Engineer II Jan02 May04 as Regional Inspector of Mines at Regional Office, Department in Francistown Jun04 Jan07 at Headquarters in Gaborone Jun06 Jan 07as Chief Inspector of Explosives: Directed the inspectorate as above Held the distinction of advising mines in the Northern Region on Safety, Health and Explosives Issues. Administered the entire gamut of matters related with Mine Safety and Explosives Laws. Kept close track that the mines comply with statutory and other safety practices. Carried out accident investigations to advise mines on measures to be taken to prevent accident. Dealt with tough customers and complex situations and made critical decision. Mar98 Jan02 Mining Engineer, Gaborone Successfully administered all matters related with Mine Safety and Explosives Laws in the mines. Undertook inspection of Mine Safety to ensure strict compliance with the safety requirements; conducted investigation of accidents and advised mines on measure to be taken to prevent accidents. Monitored explosives activities for their compliance with statutory requirements; handled the collection of different explosives returns from the mines, quarries and other explosives users & explosives suppliers. Dec84 Mar98 worked with Rajasthan State Mines and Minerals, Surface Mines in India Significant Contributions across Assignments

Dec97 Mar98 Manager (First Class Manager), Project In Charge: Kotputli Limestone Mine Excellently managed Kotputli mine produced about 250,000 MT cement grade limestone per annum. Managed contractors for production and quality control to the satisfaction of customers. Worked in close coordination with senior management (Headquarters) for project including financial matters. Nov94 Dec97 Deputy Manager (First Class Manager): Project In Charge: Giral Lignite Project and Kotputli Limestone Project Led operations of Giral Lignite Mine (Near Barmer, Rajasthan) with accountability of overall supervision of the project including quality monitoring of Lignite and handled its complex nature of spontaneous heating. Worked at Giral Mine from its initial stage and overseen construction of the mine including land acquisition, ancillary activities, liaison with stakeholders including government departments, land owners etc. Spearheaded overall operations and monitored quality of Kotputli Limestone Mine from Aug 96 to Dec97.

Jun92 Nov94 Deputy Manager (First Class Manager), Sanu Limestone (SMS Grade) Mine Monitored overall safety of persons and equipment in mechanised section of the mine. Managed 0.75 Million Tonnes per annum production of Mine (crushed and sized), with complete accountability of Drilling, Blasting, Excavation, Hauling, Crushing, Screening and Sizing of Limestone. Jul91 Jun92 Deputy Manager (First Class Manager) - Rock Phosphate Mine, Dakankotara, near Udaipur Excellent track record of managing Deep-hole Drilling, Blasting, Excavation and Hauling of Waste Rock. Well versed in managing dumping of yards and minerals to stockyard at another mine (Kanpur) of the company.

Sep89 Jul91 Assistant Manager, Sanu Limestone (SMS Grade) Mine Managed complete operations including drilling, blasting, crushing, screening and mineral sizing of the mechanised section of the mine. Sep86 Sep89 Assistant Manager (Second Class Mine Manager): Project In Charge of Gypsum Project, Sanchore Managed complete Project (three small mines) with accountability of mining operations and sales of minerals. Played a key role in liaising with various Government Departments. Instrumental in dealing with court cases filled by land owners related to an access road to a Mine. Feb86 Sep86 Assistant Manager (Second Class Mine Manager), Kalinjara Limestone Mine, Banswara of Mahi Graphite Project Managed Kalinjara Limestone Mine as second class manager and dealt with the contractors and the entire gamut of statutory matters related with Mines Act. Dec84 Feb86 Mine Foreman Mahi Graphite Project Successfully managed Sallopat Rock Phosphate and Kalinjara Limestone mines of the copany as Statutory Permit Manager under Mines Act. SCHOLASTICS Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering from M B M Engineering College, University of Jodhpur in 1984. First Class Managers Certificate of Competency Restricted to Opencast Workings, issued by Directorate General of Mine Safety, Dhanbad (DGMS), India in 1990. Second Class Managers Certificate of Competency Restricted to Opencast Workings, issued by DGMS in 1986.

Blasting Licence in Open Pit issued by Department of Mines, Botswana in 1998. SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS/COURSES ATTENDED WORKSHOPS

Project Management: by Botswana Public Service College Finance for Non-Finance Managers: by Botswana Public Service College Sub-Regional Workshop for Selected African Countries: Improving Safety and Health in Mining by

ILO in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania for governments, employers and unions Represented Govt. of Botswana: 14th 16 May 12

Chairing Disciplinary Hearings and Public Service Act: by Business School of Botswana Accounting and Finance for Non Finance Managers: by Botswana Institute of Administration and
Commerce

ArcGIS (Geographic Information System): by GIMS Educational Service, South Africa: in Gaborone Mining Engineers Conference presented by Debswana at Jwaneng Mine from 1st 4th May07. Mine Safety Congress Africa 2005 by AMC International in Johannesburg from 24th 26th Aug05. First Responders Course on Emergency and Critical Care: by MRI, Botswana Level Two Certificate (Emergency and Critical Care): by MRI, Botswana Microsoft Access: by NIIT, Botswana First-Aid Course Certificate Holder: by Red Cross Society; Gold Medallion. IT SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer and Microsoft Access. PERSONAL DOSSIER

Date of Birth Address

: 16th August 1960 : Private Bag 0049, Gaborone, Botswana

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