Ardak Mukushev is a geologist and exploration project management specialist with more than 15 years of experience in the mining industry. His professional expertise focuses on the evaluation of prospective mineral assets, management of exploration programmes, and advancing projects to investment decision.
At Minerals Operating Ltd., he is responsible for the assessment of prospective projects, planning and management of exploration programmes, and preparation of technical materials for resource evaluation and project development.
Previously, he held senior and expert roles at Resources Capital Group and Saryarka Resources Capital, where he managed exploration programmes, conducted geological data audits, developed resource models, and supported projects through the Scoping, Pre-Feasibility (PFS), and Feasibility Study (FS) stages.
His experience includes projects involving gold, copper, tungsten and other metals across various stages of exploration and project development.
From State-Classified Reserves to an Investment Decision: A Verification Drilling Case Study at a Gold Deposit
This presentation examines a confirmatory drilling case study at a gold deposit in Kazakhstan, demonstrating how verification of historical state-classified reserves can significantly reduce geological uncertainty ahead of an investment decision.
