Resume
Cagatay Guley
Mining Engineer
About Me
I’m a mining engineer with a strong background in both the mine site and technical office. More than six years, I’ve been actively involved in various stages of the mining value chain. My recent position at a publicly traded mining company enhanced my strategic thinking and leadership capabilities, particularly in production planning and operational oversight. I gained first-hand experience in open pit and underground mines. I led short and long term mine planning studies, created 3D Mine Designes and designed and built plans of mineral processing plants and participated in commercial activities such as ore sales and customer coordination. I thrive on solving complex technical challenges and delivering results that drive value for both company and clients.
Professional Experience
Mining Engineer
Publicly Listed Company | November 2021 - February 2025
- Had the chance to oversee and guide various operational and technical processes for around 45 different mining licences, mainly on Bauxite, Copper, Iron, Gold and Chrome projects.
- Got involved in resource estimation and mineral processing design, sometimes several ore types at once.
- Regularly worked with NetCAD, Leapfrog and Micromine for 3D mine planning and reserve calculations.
- Supervised exploration drilling activities and managed metallurgical testwork, always trying to keep everything in line with JORC guidelines.
- Built up pretty good relationships with clients, especially in the metals trading side, and helped organise commodity shipments.
- Set up research collaborations with universities to trial more advanced ore beneficiation methods, and kept on top of regulatory paperwork and compliance with government bodies.
- Supervised a team of 4 field geologists and drill contractors to achieve timely completion of exploration campaigns, resulting in the discovery of a new bauxite orebody.
- Developed and implemented Bauxite Screening methods that improved processing efficiency by 15%, reducing overall costs.
- Ensured all site activities complied with Work Health and Safety (WHS) and environmental regulations, achieving zero LTI (Lost Time Injury) during my tenure.
- Coordinated the export of 350,000 tonnes of Bauxite Ore in 3 months, maintaining strong relationships with international clients and logistics partners.
- Produced detailed technical reports and presented findings to senior management including regulatory bodies.
Mining Engineer
Confidential Company | May 2019 - November 2021
- Came up with some creative mineral processing solutions for both chromite and rock salt operations.
- Designed and developed both open-pit and underground mine plans, including figuring out the best extraction schedules.
- Managed sales operations for minerals, including keeping clients happy and sorting out logistics for shipments.
- Prepared technical reports to make sure everything was up to scratch with national mining rules.
Major Projects
March 2023 - Present
- Developed ore2b.com, a PHP-based B2B trading platform for all mining commodities
- Implemented user registration, product listings, messaging, and payment processing features
- Integrated real-time market price tracking from London Metal Exchange and Asian Metal
- Enhanced transparency and efficiency in the ore trading industry through digital transformation
Energy Prediction Model using Artificial Neural Networks
December 2022 - February 2023
- Developed an ANN-based energy prediction model using historical consumption data
- Created an adaptive system that improved predictions based on new data inputs
- Reduced forecast errors for energy companies planning future demand
- Demonstrated practical applications of machine learning in energy resource management
Bauxite Enrichment Plant Design and Alumina Production Study
May - June 2022
- Conducted comprehensive feasibility study for bauxite enrichment plant design
- Incorporated renewable energy sources and waste material recycling for sustainable operations
- Developed innovative techniques for high-quality alumina production
- Minimized environmental impact while maximizing operational efficiency
Price Prediction Indicator Development
March - April 2020
- Created a financial indicator using Inverse Fisher Transform and multiple technical indicators (Stochastic, RSI, CCI, MFI, MACD)
- Transformed data to generate new features for increased prediction accuracy
- Developed algorithm for more informed trading strategy decisions
- Successfully implemented advanced technical analysis techniques for financial applications
Chrome Ore Enrichment Plant Installation
July 2019 - April 2021
- Designed a chrome ore enrichment plant utilizing magnetic separation techniques
- Transformed low-grade ore into high-grade chrome ore for commercial sale
- Optimized plant operations for maximum efficiency with minimal environmental impact
- Created employment opportunities in Hatay local community
Salt Flake Production and Sales
June 2019 - August 2021
- Established small-scale salt flake production business using traditional methods
- Produced artisanal salt through seawater evaporation in shallow pans
- Developed marketing strategy targeting local and international customers
- Combined traditional production methods with innovative market approaches
Education
MSc in Mining Engineering (coursework completed, thesis not submitted)
Istanbul Technical University | 2018–2020
Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering
Istanbul Technical University | 2013–2018
Key Skills
- Mine Planning & Design (NetCAD, Leapfrog, Micromine)
- Feasibility Studies & Ore Beneficiation
- Regulatory Compliance (JORC, CRIRSCO, Turkish Mining Law)
- Mineral Marketing & Logistics
- Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
- Technical Reporting & Client Communication
- Underground mine design and planning
- Geotechnical analysis and support system design
- Data analytics and Python programming
- Project management and technical documentation
- Drill and blast optimization
- Environmental compliance in mining operations
Technical Skills
Software
- Mining: Micromine, Leapfrog, RocScience, DATAMINE, JKSimBlast, WipFrag
- GIS: ArcGIS, QGIS
- CAD: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CorelDRAW
- Programming: Python, PHP, SQL, JavaScript
- General: Microsoft Office Suite
Certifications
- Certificate of Authorized Corporate Entity
- Certificate of Permanent Mining Supervision
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Turkish (Native)
- Driving License: Categories A (Motorcycles) and B (Cars)
- Date of Birth: October 7, 1992