MEHMET ANIL ARTAN
MINING ENGINEER
Izmir
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented Mining Engineering graduate from Middle East Technical University (METU) with strong technical background in mine design, mineral processing, and project management. Practical experience in flotation plants, crushing-grinding operations, open-pit operations, and technical reporting. Eager to apply academic knowledge and hands-on experience in real-world mining projects.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Open-Pit Mine Internship
ELDORADO GOLD (TUPRAG)
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Observed large-scale open-pit gold mining operations.
- Assisted in daily production tracking, mine surveying, and equipment optimization tasks.
- Gained exposure to drilling, blasting, and haulage processes.
- Developed understanding of safety practices and environmental monitoring in open-pit mining.
Process Plant Internship
ELDORADO GOLD (TUPRAG)
09.2023 - 10.2023
-Participated actively in flotation, crushing, grinding, and tailing processes.
-Conducted process monitoring and basic laboratory tests.
-Assisted plant operators in troubleshooting and efficiency improvement tasks.
-Gained practical understanding of filtration systems and process control.
Education
Bachelor in Science - Mining Engineering
METU (Middle East Technical University)
Ankara 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Bornova Anadolu Lisesi (BAL)
Izmir 04.2001 -
Skills
- MS Office
- Micromine
- O-pitblast
- Roc Science
- JkSimMet
- Nx Unigraphics
- Pit optimization & reserve estimation
- Equipment selection & blasting design
- Economic evaluation (NPV, IRR, cut-off grade)
Technical Projects
Copper-Zinc Processing Plant Design — METU Senior Project
- Designed a flowsheet for copper-zinc processing plant.
- Developed mass balances, equipment selection (crushers, mills, flotation), and economic analysis.
- Performed copper and zinc flotation circuit design, including regrind calculations and reagent selection.
Copper-Iron Open-Pit Mine Design (NI 43-101 Standard) — METU Senior Project
- Conducted pit optimization, mineable reserve estimation, and financial evaluation.
- Applied equivalent grade model and cut-off grade optimization methodologies.
- Generated cash flow diagrams, NPV, IRR, and sensitivity analysis.
- Completed equipment selection for drilling, loading, and haulage operations, considering production capacity and efficiency.
- Designed blasting patterns optimized for fragmentation, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
- Developed mine reclamation plans focusing on slope stabilization and post-mining land use.
- Conducted environmental impact assessments covering waste management, water management, and dust control strategies.
Timeline
Open-Pit Mine Internship
ELDORADO GOLD (TUPRAG)
07.2025 - 08.2025
Process Plant Internship
ELDORADO GOLD (TUPRAG)
09.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor in Science - Mining Engineering
METU (Middle East Technical University)
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Bornova Anadolu Lisesi (BAL)
04.2001 -