Johnny Appiah Kubi
About Johnny Appiah Kubi
Johnny Appiah Kubi serves as the Exploration Manager for Golden Star Resources Ltd. in Ghana, where he specializes in geotechnical drilling, geological modeling, and resource estimation, bringing over 15 years of experience in mineral exploration across West Africa.
Work at Golden Star Resources
Johnny Appiah Kubi has served as the Exploration Manager for Ghana at Golden Star Resources Ltd. since 2008. He has been instrumental in overseeing exploration activities and resource evaluation in the region. His role includes planning and executing drilling programs, specifically focusing on diamond drilling in the Archean greenstone belts. His extensive experience has contributed to the company's exploration success in Ghana and surrounding areas.
Education and Expertise
Johnny Appiah Kubi studied Engineering at the University of Mines & Technology in Ghana from 1986 to 1989. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in geotechnical drilling and logging, acid rock drainage sampling, and metallurgical testwork sampling. He is proficient in various analytical techniques and computer software packages relevant to mineral exploration and resource evaluation.
Background
With over 15 years of experience as an exploration geologist, Johnny Appiah Kubi has worked in multiple countries, including Ghana, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, and Mali. His expertise encompasses planning and managing resource drilling programs, including Reverse Circulation (RC) and Diamond Drilling (DD). He specializes in 3D block modeling, geological modeling, and resource classification and estimation.
Achievements
Johnny Appiah Kubi played a key role in planning and executing Golden Star Resources' first diamond drilling program in the Archean greenstone belts at Sonfon, North Sierra Leone. His contributions extend to budgeting and personnel training within the exploration sector, enhancing the capabilities of his team and improving operational efficiency.