Juliette Confiance Kabatesi

• Managing and directing operations across all laboratories within Trinity Metals Group, including both analytical and metallurgical facilities, such as the Mineral Processing Laboratory
• Enhancing the efficiency of Trinity Metals' mineral processing plants through various testing procedures
• Providing expertise in managing grade control, particularly concerning veins, to ensure optimal mining practices
• Ensuring the quality and reliability of our analytical laboratory through rigorous quality control and assurance measures.

Assist in formulating and reviewing policies and procedures to ensure they are in line with best practices and the society’s mission.

Advocate for the interests of the geoscience community, including policy issues, industry standards, and educational initiatives.

Enhance the society’s public profile through outreach, media relations, and engagement with professional and academic communities.

Support fundraising efforts and grant applications to secure financial resources for the society’s activities and programs.

Contribute to the development and implementation of the society’s strategic goals and objectives.

Plan, coordinate, and execute society meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops, including logistics, schedules, and speaker arrangements.

Represent the society in interactions with external organizations, government agencies, and stakeholders, promoting the society’s interests and objectives.

Maintain and organize all society records, including meeting minutes, membership details, financial documents, and correspondence.

• Managing all mines located in the Eastern Province, conducting inspections to ensure compliance with regulations, providing mineral traceability services, advising mines on meeting health and safety standards, and planning and designing underground mine layouts.
• Led stakeholder engagement efforts with relevant Rwandan government institutions to ensure full regulatory compliance for a major exploration project. Coordinated with RMB and district authorities, resulting in timely approval of exploration permits and environmental impact assessments (EIAs), enabling the project to commence ahead of schedule.
• Played a key role in securing mineral rights and land access for an exploration/Mining project by coordinating with national and district-level government authorities. Engaged early with relevant ministries and local leaders to negotiate land use agreements and ensure compliance with legal frameworks, avoiding potential disputes.
• Developed a comprehensive environmental and regulatory compliance map named the Kanzenze Quarry Zone Map for the Bugesera region. This map serves as a strategic tool for guiding sustainable quarry and mining activities in the area. It integrates key environmental considerations, legal requirements, and safety protocols to ensure that all operations adhere to relevant laws and regulations.
• Increased ore extraction efficiency with the development of innovative mining techniques and equipment optimization.
• Managed tailings storage facilities safely, implementing effective monitoring systems and remediation plans when necessary.

• Evaluated geological survey data and created models for predicting future resource availability.

• Lecturing and evaluating metallurgical engineering, Mineral Processing and Froth flotations course for year 3 students in Mining Engineering.

• Developed and executed comprehensive project plans while ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets
• Effectively communicated project expectations to team members and stakeholders, fostering high productivity
• Managed technical projects using established methodologies and tools, providing ongoing cost analysis and allocation
• Scheduled and facilitated stakeholder meetings to address deliverables and conflicts, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications
• Coordinated resources across projects, identified risks, and devised contingency plans to overcome obstacles promptly.

• Gather metallurgical data during the visits
• Perform feasibility studies based on metallurgical analysis
• Develop processing plant designs
• Conduct various metallurgical tests
• Analyze and classify samples in the laboratory
• Introduce the company's concept and oversee sample selection
• Prepare reports for license applications.

• Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies.
• Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
• Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.
• Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
• Utilized statistical software for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets.
• Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
• Analyzed complex data sets to uncover critical insights, driving direction of research projects.
• Boosted research visibility and impact with publication of findings in prestigious academic journals.

• Interpreted complex geological, geophysical, and geochemical data, separating it from administrative records, allowing for clearer and more efficient resource management and planning.
• Provided key insights through data analysis, which helped refine exploration strategies.
• Led efforts in collecting physical and digital geological data from diverse sources, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the database. This contributed to improved resource assessments and geological modeling.
• Successfully conducted a thorough cataloguing of geological maps and documents from the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board (RMB) archives and other relevant sources, creating a comprehensive and accessible repository of geological information.
• Participated in the development of high-quality geological publications and reports that enhanced the reputation and visibility of the geological research and data compiled by the team.
• Successfully implemented a dual system for managing both physical and digital geological records, ensuring that all documents were securely stored and easily accessible for future reference. (GIMCS system that RMB is currently using)