Cheikh Ahmed Abdelkader MAAZOU

Junior geologist specialized in mineral exploration, graduated top of class from the Master's program in Mineral Resources, Geomaterials and Environment. Proven field experience in geological mapping, sampling, core/outcrop logging and petrographic description, gained across several exploration projects in Mauritania and Algeria (alkaline massifs, skarn deposits, polymetallic occurrences, iron ore). Skilled in QA/QC protocols, geochemical data processing (ICP, AAS, XRD) and GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo). Rigorous, autonomous and used to teamwork on exploration sites, with additional experience in technical teaching in geology.

• Ability to work under pressure
• Academic Database Searching
• Action Planning
• adaptability
• Claims Mapping
• clean driving record
• Client Relationship Management
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Compliance
• Compliance Documentation
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Project Coordination
• Project management
• Quality assurance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Safety Compliance
• Teamwork
• Technical Reporting
• Time management

1. Part-Time Lecturer

   Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Nouakchott

   Nov 2024 to Present

   Nouakchott, Mauritania

   • Taught practical and tutorial sessions: petrography, geodynamics, Earth systems, geological mapping.

2. Field Geologist

   Reconnaissance Mission

   Jan 2024 to Present

   Bou Naga, Mauritania

   • Conducted geological mapping and sampling on the Bou Naga alkaline massif. • Described outcrops and associated mineralization.

3. Trainee Geologist

   Master's Final Internship

   Jan 2024 to Jun 2024

   Algeria

   Title: Petrographic and metallogenic study of a tungsten-arsenic (W-As) skarn deposit • Carried out mapping and sampling on the W-As skarn deposit. • Prepared and studied 26 thin sections (petrography) and 12 polished sections (metallography).

4. Field School

   Quarries, Cement Plants and Processing Units

   Mar 2023 to May 2023

   Algeria

   Title: Construction materials production chain: extraction, processing and transformation • Followed the full extraction chain: earthworks, drilling, blasting, loading, hauling. • Monitored processing stages: crushing, screening, grinding. • Collected samples and ran comparative laboratory tests (strength, particle size, Micro-Deval, Los Angeles, methylene blue).

5. Field School

   Metalliferous Deposits

   Jan 2023 to Jan 2023

   Algeria

   Title: Study of metalliferous deposits and associated mineralization • Studied 5 deposits: Cu-Fe polymetallic (Aïcha Mine), Pb-Zn MVT type, oolithic and hydrothermal iron (Tébessa & Sidi Marouf), phosphate (Djebel Onk). • Produced geological cross-sections and logs; identified facies and contacts. • Conducted structural analysis (faults, fractures, folds) and sampling.

6. Field School

   Regional Geological Mapping

   May 2021 to Jun 2021

   Nouakchott – Akjoujt – Atar axis, Mauritania

   Title: Applied Geology of Mauritania module • Field geological mapping: surveys, orientation, GPS positioning. • Structural measurements (dip, azimuth, fractures, foliations) and petrographic description.

7. Trainee — Mining Operations and Processing

   SNIM

   Apr 2021 to May 2021

   Guelb El Rhein, Zouérate, Mauritania

   Title: Optimization of mining equipment • Trained in iron ore mining and processing operations at the Guelb El Rhein site. • Studied and optimized mining equipment performance. • Conducted mine reconnaissance, observed working faces, and carried out lithological description and mapping.

8. Trainee — Technical Testing: Geotechnics, Materials, Concrete

   LNTP

   Oct 2020 to Dec 2020

   Nouakchott, Mauritania

   • Tests performed: standard/modified Proctor, CBR, Atterberg limits, methylene blue, sand equivalent, particle size distribution, density, water content, Micro-Deval, Los Angeles, concrete and bituminous testing, dynamic penetrometer, in-situ testing.

1. University of Jijel

   Master's Degree, Mineral Resources, Geomaterials and Environment

   Algeria

   2022 to 2024

   Graduated top of class.

2. Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Nouakchott

   Professional Bachelor's Degree, Applied Geology

   2018 to 2021

3. Lycée de Boutilimit

   High School Diploma (Baccalauréat), Natural Sciences track

   Mauritania

   2018

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