Pieter Du Plessis

Pieter Du Plessis has extensive work experience in the mining and exploration industry, spanning over three decades. Pieter began their career at Anglo American, where they worked as a Geologist, Staff Geologist, Senior Geologist, and eventually as a Project Manager. During this time, they managed exploration projects in South Africa and Botswana, where they discovered fourteen new kimberlite ore bodies.

Following their tenure at Anglo American, Du Plessis joined De Beers, where they held various roles. Pieter served as the Mineral Resource Manager at Jwaneng Mine in Botswana, overseeing diamond production control and managing the Geological, Survey, and Geotechnical departments. Pieter also initiated a Resource Extension Project to expand the mine's production base and implemented a comprehensive Mineral Resource Integration Project.

Du Plessis then moved on to Elizabeth Bay Mine in Namibia, where they served as the Technical Services Manager. In this role, they were responsible for onshore and offshore mining operations, strategic mine planning, and mineral resource management. Pieter successfully led open-pit mining operations and implemented changes to extend the mine's lifespan.

After their time at De Beers, Du Plessis joined Shore Gold Inc. as the Vice President of Exploration. Pieter managed multi-million-dollar exploration programs and developed exploration plans and technical standards. Pieter also played a key role in resource management, database design, 3-D modeling, and financial and risk modeling.

Du Plessis then transitioned to Cameco Corporation as the Corporate Strategy Major Project Portfolio Manager. In this position, they evaluated investment opportunities, developed financial models, and performed market and competitor analyses. Pieter worked closely with various divisions to optimize strategic decisions and manage the prioritization of projects.

Following their role at Cameco Corporation, Du Plessis became the Chief Executive Officer of DataPLP Ltd., where they focused on data analytics and data science applications. Pieter later joined OMG Capital Inc. as a Director before joining Axiom Exploration Group as the Vice President of Technology. In their current role, they apply AI and data analytics techniques to satellite, airborne, UAV, and camera data for mineral exploration and environmental, forestry, and agriculture fields.

Overall, Pieter Du Plessis has demonstrated expertise in geological exploration, mineral resource management, strategic planning, and data analytics throughout their career.

Pieter Du Plessis has a comprehensive education history. Pieter attended Stellenbosch University from 1983 to 1988, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Geology & Chemistry, as well as an Honours B.Sc degree in the same field. Following this, from 1991 to 1992, they obtained a Masters degree in Economic Geology from the same university. In 2001, Pieter attended the GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science), where they completed the Management Development Programme. No specific information is available regarding their education before Stellenbosch University, as there is a mention of "Mariental" but no details provided.