Board Members

Academic qualifications: MSc Project Management (in progress), Cert. in Mining Engineering, BSc Marketing
Skills: Communication, customer care, mineral exploration, election management & inspection

Academic qualifications: MPhil in Curriculum and Instruction, Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in History
Skills: Curriculum development and instructional design, educational research and data analysis, history teaching and learning, curriculum evaluation, lesson planning and classroom management, academic writing and research, mixed methods research, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), public speaking and facilitation

Principal Administrative Assistant
University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa
Holds a masters degree in Strategic Human Resource Management

Eric Gyimah (PhD) is a lecturer in the Department of Environmental and Safety Engineering with a strong academic and professional background in environmental science and engineering. He is actively engaged in public education and sensitization on environmental stewardship and provides training on sustainable practices in artisanal and small-scale mining.

His expertise spans environmental monitoring and human health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements, environmental ecotoxicology, and ecological assessment of heavy metals. His research interests also include environmental geochemistry and hydrogeochemistry, land rehabilitation, climate change adaptation, occupational hygiene, and occupational health and safety.

Dr. Gyimah holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry (2012) and a Master of Philosophy in Analytical Chemistry (2017) from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. He earned his PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering in 2020 from Jiangsu University, China.

He can be reached via phone at +233 249 410 209 or by email at [egyimah@umat.edu.gh](mailto:egyimah@umat.edu.gh) and [mygyimah807@gmail.com](mailto:mygyimah807@gmail.com).

Academic qualifications: Cert. in Mining Engineering, BSc Actuarial Science, MPhil Financial Engineering
Skills: Communication, finance, credit, customer care, research

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Results-driven Mining Engineer and graduate of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) with hands-on experience in large-scale mining operations, technical communications, and stakeholder engagement within Ghana's mining sector. Passionate about sustainable mining practices, industry advocacy, and regulatory compliance, with strong leadership and organizational skills demonstrated both professionally and during academic training. Committed to promoting responsible mining and supporting reforms that align with the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Head of Technical Communications and Mining Consultant - West Africa Cooperatives Network
- Lead technical and strategic communications for a regional cooperative network supporting mining communities
- Provide guidance to miners on safety, compliance, and best mining practices
- Support the formation and strengthening of mining cooperatives
- Champion advocacy initiatives to improve governance, sustainability, and responsible mining

LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Student Roles)
University of Mines and Technology (UMaT)

Communications Director - African Institution of Mining Professionals and Practitioners
- Coordinated institutional communications and stakeholder engagement activities
- Supported professional outreach programs and sector advocacy initiatives
- Facilitated information sharing between students and industry professionals

Public Relations Officer - Mining and Minerals Engineering Students Association
- Managed student communications and public relations
- Organized academic, technical, and professional events
- Represented the association in official engagements and programs

CORE COMPETENCIES
- Surface & Large-Scale Mining Operations
- Technical & Corporate Communications
- Mining Policy Advocacy
- Regulatory Compliance (Act 703)
- Stakeholder & Community Engagement
- Cooperative Development
- Leadership & Team Coordination

He is a Geomatic Engineer with 10 years of professional experience in surveying and 8 years of experience in the Finance Department of a mining support service company. His background blends technical expertise in geomatics with a solid foundation in finance and investment, enabling him to contribute effectively to both engineering and financial functions

Background: Graduate Minerals Engineer with Ghana Manganese Company.

Academic qualifications: Degree in Accounting
Skills: Business risk analysis (Senior Business Risk Analyst)

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, AECI Mining Explosives.

Academic qualifications: Master of Public Administration (MPA), BA Integrated Business Studies
Skills: Business development, human resources management, team unifier, excellent analytical skills

Academic qualifications: Master of Commerce (Accounting), Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG) finalist, B.Ed Business Studies (Accounting)
Skills: Financial statements preparation, auditing and treasury management

Academic qualifications: BSc Procurement & Supply Chain Management
Skills: Procurement, counselling, public relations

Academic qualifications: BEng Civil Engineering / B.A. Chinese
Skills: Civil engineering

Academic qualifications: BSc. in HR Administration
Skills: Public relations, communication, customer care

Academic qualification: BSc. Mining Engineering
Skills: Leadership skills, Research and Data Analytics, Communication Skills

Academic qualification: BSc. Mining Engineering
Skills: Expertise in Communication, Public Relations, Event Coordination, Team Leadership, Mining & Environmental Management, Forex Trading, and Cryptocurrency Trading.

Academic qualification: BSc. Mining Engineering
Skills: Leadership, Advertising Agent, Marketing Designing Specialist

Academic qualification: BSc. Mining Engineering
Skills: Surface and Underground mine planning & design, blast pattern analysis & optimisation, Geovia Surpac, Python programming, technical report writing, stakeholder & cross-functional communication, public speaking, leadership & team coordination.