Vikrant Nandagawli
Nagpur
Summary
Experienced geologist with nearly 8 years in mineral exploration, specializing in Gold, Graphite, and Manganese. Demonstrated success in leading field operations across Africa’s Birimian belt, with a strong track record in multi-rig drilling campaigns, brownfields exploration, and cross-functional team leadership. Skilled in geological mapping, target generation, and geochemical interpretation, with a practical and strategic approach to identifying and developing mineable deposits.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Exploration Geologist
Gold Coins Mining Limited
09.2025 - Current
- Leading end-to-end gold exploration programs across multiple permits
- Managed RC/DD drilling campaigns from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with project objectives
- Implemented borehole tracking systems for comprehensive monitoring of drilling activities and data integrity
- Overseeing core logging, sampling, QA/QC, and database integrity
- Conducted target generation using integrated geological datasets to identify prospective exploration opportunities
- Managing field logistics, consumables, and contractor operations
- Supporting alluvial mining evaluation and production planning
- Delivering technical reports and GIS-based exploration outputs
Geologist
Alpha Centauri Mining
Libreville
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Conducted mapping and verification of manganese occurrences to aid resource assessment.
- Supervised field operations in collaboration with mining engineers for alluvial gold deposits.
- Utilized analytical and mapping techniques to tackle exploration issues effectively.
- Assisted in strategy planning for ongoing brownfields programs.
- Directed core shed operations, overseeing drilling and optimizing sample prioritization.
Exploration Geologist
Supreme Gold Corporation
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed field activities for gold exploration programs, ensuring adherence to project timelines and safety standards.
- Led QA/QC sampling for plant, face, and shipment samples to maintain data integrity and support exploration objectives.
- Developed SOPs and conducted geochemical, geological, and geophysical surveys.
- Used aerial photos and survey data to locate prospective zones.
- Built GIS maps and prepared various exploration plans with the help of ArcGIS/QGIS.
- Supervised junior geologists during core shed operations, facilitating skill development and promoting effective teamwork.
Geologist
Abhinna Investments
Kolkata
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Mapped and explored graphite deposits in Himalayan region to identify viable mining opportunities.
- Oversaw drilling, core logging, trenching, and pitting activities to gather critical geological data.
- Created geological maps and managed consultants/contractors to ensure project milestones were met.
Mud Logger
Focus Energy Limited
Jaisalmer
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Monitored drilling parameters to detect real-time anomalies, ensuring timely interventions.
- Resolved operational issues to minimize drilling disruptions, maintaining project timelines.
- Analyzed rock cuttings to identify lithology and hydrocarbons, supporting informed drilling decisions.
Education
Master of Science and Technology (MSc.Tech) - Applied Geology
Indian School of Mines, IIT(ISM)
Dhanbad, India01-2016
Skills
- Target Generation & Project Leadership
- Geological Mapping
- Geochemical Sampling
- Core Logging
- Geophysical Surveying
- Auger/DD Drilling
- Field sampling techniques
- QA/QC protocols and SOPs
- Drill campaign management
- Borehole tracking systems
- QGIS, ArcGIS
- Leapfrog
Certifications Courses
- Eco-rejuvenation and Biodiversity (Bio-Engineering for Sustainability)
- Block Modelling and Resource Estimation Basics (Udemy)
- Surpac: Explicit Geological Modelling (Udemy)
Languages
- English, Fluent
- French, Basic
- Marathi, Fluent
- Bengali, Fluent
- Hindi, Fluent
References
- Dr. Devarajan Mylapally, Consultant, +91 9663561570
- Dr. Willem Smuts, Exploration and Mining Specialist, +27 837822346
- Mr. Siva Thangella, Sr. Geologist – Alpha Centauri Mining, +91 7702195971
Additional Information
Project Lead – Supreme Gold Corporation (2 gold exploration sites), Project/Team Lead – Graphite exploration project, Abhinna Investment, India
Timeline
Senior Exploration Geologist
Gold Coins Mining Limited
09.2025 - Current
Geologist
Alpha Centauri Mining
07.2023 - 06.2025
Exploration Geologist
Supreme Gold Corporation
01.2022 - 06.2023
Geologist
Abhinna Investments
03.2019 - 12.2021
Mud Logger
Focus Energy Limited
02.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Science and Technology (MSc.Tech) - Applied Geology
Indian School of Mines, IIT(ISM)