Fabrice Nkomba
About Fabrice Nkomba
Fabrice Nkomba serves as the Mine Overseer at Kamoa Copper SA, part of Ivanhoe Mines, where he has worked since 2019. He holds degrees in Mining Engineering from Université De Lubumbashi and the University of Pretoria, and is responsible for geotechnical data collection and underground development projects.
Work at Ivanhoe Mines
Fabrice Nkomba has served as Mine Overseer at Kamoa Copper SA, a division of Ivanhoe Mines, since 2019. His role involves overseeing mining operations and ensuring the efficient extraction of resources. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, he has contributed to significant projects, including the Kamoa-Kakula and Kipushi projects. Nkomba is currently focused on the underground development of the Kakula twin declines, where he applies his expertise in mining engineering.
Education and Expertise
Fabrice Nkomba holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering from Université De Lubumbashi, where he studied from 2003 to 2009. He furthered his education at the University of Pretoria, earning a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, Applied Science, from 2012 to 2014. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in the mining sector, particularly in geotechnical data collection and analysis.
Background
Nkomba has accumulated over six years of experience in geotechnical data collection at Ivanhoe Mines, specifically for the Kamoa-Kakula and Kipushi projects. His responsibilities include managing a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring the provision of quality geotechnical and structural data for pre-feasibility and feasibility studies. This experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of mining operations and project management.
Achievements
During his tenure at Ivanhoe Mines, Fabrice Nkomba has played a key role in the underground development of the Kakula twin declines. His leadership in managing engineering teams has contributed to the successful collection and analysis of geotechnical data, which is critical for project planning and execution. Nkomba's work supports the overall objectives of Ivanhoe Mines in advancing its mining projects.