Expertise in Action
Mineral Exploration Expertise Unlocking The Potential Of Natural Resources.
ROMAF provides integrated geological and exploration services to mineral exploration companies, mining companies, investors and project developers. Our services can support greenfield, brownfield and advanced-stage exploration programmes.
Core Disciplines
From Target Generation to Resource Evaluation
Our integrated approach combines field exploration with structural engineering to deliver actionable insights for your projects.
- Desktop studies and project reviews
- Geological mapping and prospecting
- Exploration programme design
- Soil, stream sediment and rock-chip geochemistry
- Trenching and pitting programmes
- Geophysical programme coordination
- Target generation and ranking
- Drill-target definition
- RC and Diamond drilling programme design
- Drill-hole planning
- Core and RC-chip logging
- Sampling programme design
- Sample preparation supervision
- QA/QC programme design and management
- Geological database management
- GIS and geological interpretation
- 3D geological modelling
- Mineral resource evaluation support
- Exploration budgeting
- Technical due diligence
- Competent Person support
- Technical reporting
Core Disciplines
Our Drilling Services
Reliable Drilling. Quality Samples. Better Decisions.
ROMAF provides drilling solutions designed around safety, productivity, sample quality and geological objectives.
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- Exploration Diamond Drilling
- Resource Definition Drilling
- Geotechnical Diamond Drilling
- Oriented Core Drilling
- Core recovery management
- Core orientation and handling
- Drill-site management
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- Exploration RC Drilling
- Grade Control Drilling
- Sample collection and management
- Drill-chip handling
- Field QA/QC support
- Drill programme planning
- Contractor evaluation
- Drilling supervision
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- Daily production monitoring
- Cost tracking
- Safety monitoring
- Geological supervision
- Sample management
- Drilling performance assessment
GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES
Understanding the Ground Before You Build
ROMAF provides geotechnical investigation and field-support services for mining, civil and infrastructure developments.
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- Geotechnical drilling
- Site investigations
- Rock-mass characterization
- Geotechnical core logging
- Rock Quality Designation (RQD)
- Structural data collection
- Soil and rock sampling
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- Foundation investigations
- Trial pits
- Ground-condition assessments
- Slope investigations
- Construction-material investigations
- Geotechnical database management
- Engineering-geology support
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Practical Infrastructure Solutions
ROMAF provides civil engineering and project-support services for mining, industrial, construction and infrastructure projects.
Capabilities
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- Site preparation
- Earthworks
- Access roads
- Haul and service roads
- Drainage systems
- Concrete works
- Foundations
- Drill pads
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- Equipment pads
- Culverts
- Camp infrastructure
- Mining-support infrastructure
- Construction supervision
- Quantity assessment
- Project planning
- Contractor supervision
- Civil project management
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Supporting Reliable Operations
ROMAF provides mechanical engineering services to support drilling, mining, construction and industrial operations.
Capabilities
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- Mechanical installation
- Plant and equipment installation
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance programmes
- Equipment inspection
- Fabrication
- Structural fabrication support
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- Welding services
- Pumps and associated systems
- Drilling equipment maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Equipment commissioning support
- Maintenance planning
- Mechanical project supervision
TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY
Experience Supporting Better Decisions
ROMAF provides independent technical consultancy to mining companies, exploration companies, investors, project developers and contractors.
Capabilities
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- Exploration strategy
- Geological project reviews
- Exploration programme design
- Drilling strategy
- Exploration budgeting and cost modelling
- QA/QC programme reviews
- Geological database reviews
- Mineral resource support
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- Project evaluation
- Contractor assessment
- Tender preparation and evaluation
- Technical proposal preparation
- Operational readiness reviews
- Project management
- Independent technical reporting
- Investor technical support
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
Safety Is a Core Business Value
At ROMAF, health, safety and environmental responsibility are integral to how we plan and execute our work.
Our objective is to prevent injuries, protect the environment and ensure that employees, contractors and visitors understand their responsibilities before commencing work.
Our HSE Approach
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- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- Pre-start safety meetings
- Toolbox meetings
- Job Safety Analysis
- Appropriate PPE
- Equipment inspections
- Incident and near-miss reporting
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- Emergency-response planning
- Environmental-impact awareness
- Waste management
- Journey management
- Fitness for work
- Contractor HSE requirements
- Continuous safety improvement
No production target is more important than the safety of our people.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Quality You Can Rely On
Reliable technical decisions depend on reliable information.
ROMAF integrates quality assurance and quality control into geological sampling, drilling, engineering activities, data management and technical reporting.
Exploration QA/QC
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- Certified Reference Materials
- Blanks
- Field duplicates
- Laboratory duplicates
- Sample-chain-of-custody procedures
- Laboratory performance monitoring
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- QA/QC control charts
- Failure identification and investigation
- Independent laboratory checks
- Database validation
- Documented corrective actions
Our objective is to provide clients with technically defensible data and transparent quality-control processes.
SUSTAINABILITY & COMMUNITY
Responsible Projects. Positive Relationships.
ROMAF recognizes that successful projects depend on responsible relationships with communities, regulators, employees and the environment.
We seek to:
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- Respect local communities and traditional authorities
- Promote local employment where practical
- Develop local technical capabilities
- Support responsible procurement
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- Minimize environmental disturbance
- Promote responsible land access
- Maintain professional stakeholder engagement
- Comply with applicable legislation and permits
Our objective is to provide clients with technically defensible data and transparent quality-control processes.
LEADERSHIP
Technical Leadership
ROMAF is led by experienced professionals with backgrounds spanning mineral exploration, drilling, project development and technical management across Africa.
Abdul-Razak Shaibu Ballah
Founder / Technical Director
Abdul-Razak Shaibu Ballah is a senior exploration and resource geologist with more than two decades of professional experience across West and Central Africa.
He is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (MAIG) and has Competent Person experience in mineral exploration and resource-related technical work.
His professional experience covers gold, lithium, iron ore, manganese and other mineral commodities and includes leadership of exploration programmes from grassroots targeting through drilling, geological modelling and resource evaluation.
His career has included work on projects in Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and other African jurisdictions.
His technical expertise includes exploration strategy, geological mapping, RC and Diamond drilling, QA/QC, geological modelling, resource evaluation, technical due diligence, project management and regulatory engagement.
His leadership philosophy emphasizes technical integrity, safety, accountability and practical project delivery.
Tailored Geotechnical Solutions
Our Methodology
From Field to Report
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Site Deployment
Our expert teams mobilize to your location, equipped with advanced field exploration and data acquisition tools.
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Data Collection
We conduct geological mapping, core sampling, and geotechnical surveys to gather empirical ground truth.
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Analysis & Modeling
Collected data undergoes rigorous analysis and 3D structural modeling to inform engineering recommendations.
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Reporting & Strategy
You receive comprehensive reports and actionable strategies for de-risking and optimizing your extraction project.