Gaofenngwe Rikky Eshane, P. Eng.
About Gaofenngwe Rikky Eshane, P. Eng.
Gaofenngwe Rikky Eshane, P. Eng. is a Process Engineer currently employed at Glencore in Sudbury, Ontario. He has a diverse background in metallurgy and engineering, with previous roles at various mining and engineering firms, as well as academic qualifications in Chemical Engineering and an MBA.
Current Role at Glencore
Gaofenngwe Rikky Eshane has been working as a Process Engineer at Glencore since 2022. His role involves applying engineering principles to optimize processes in the mining and metallurgy sector. He operates out of Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, contributing to Glencore's operations in the region.
Previous Experience in Mining and Metallurgy
Eshane has extensive experience in the mining and metallurgy industry. He worked as a Metallurgical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) at Kirkland Lake Gold from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as a Metallurgical Technician at Detour Gold Corporation for five months in 2019 and at New Gold Inc. for seven months from 2018 to 2019. His roles involved hands-on technical work in remote locations.
Education and Expertise
Eshane holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Smith School of Business at Queen's University, which he pursued from 2023 to 2024. He also has a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in General Studies from the University of Botswana, completed from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he earned a degree in Chemical Engineering with a focus on Extractive Metallurgy from Laurentian University from 2009 to 2013.
Volunteer Experience
In 2012, Eshane volunteered at the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum for five months. This experience provided him with insights into the industry and allowed him to contribute to various initiatives within the organization.
Career Development at ALS
Eshane worked at ALS in various capacities from 2014 to 2018. His roles included Sample Preparation Team Lead, Mine Site Laboratory Technician, and Sample Prep Shift Supervisor. This experience solidified his technical skills and understanding of laboratory processes in the mining sector.