Darius G Wonyen

Results-driven mining professional with 5 years of experience in bridging mining engineering, geology, mineral processing, and operational readiness for large-scale mining projects. Proven expertise in translating global best practices into actionable strategies, demonstrated through a high-impact development mission to Canada's 26 M ton mining operations. Adept at optimizing mines-to-mill workflows, mitigating ramp-up risks, and aligning mineralogical insights with concentrator performance. Skilled in cross-cultural collaboration, environmental stewardship, and knowledge transfer, with track records of empowering teams to achieve operational excellence. Committed to advancing Liberia's mining sector through innovative, sustainable solutions rooted in data-driven decision-making and adaptive project management.

• 2024: Recognition of Leadership & Quality toward success of Geo metallurgy studies
• 2015: Excellence Award , USAID-RTI Excellence in Higher Education for Liberia Development (EHELD)
• 2012: Excellence Award, BHP Billiton Business & Mining Scholarship.

• African University of Science and Technology (Department of Material Science and Engineering)
• University of Liberia (Department of Mining Engineering)
• Liberian Society of Earth Scientists & Engineer (LISESE)

Scopus Author ID: 57195932711 http://www.scopus.com/inward/authorDetails.url?authorID=57195932711&partnerID=MN8TOARS

ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6264-398X

Highlight: 151 Citations by 146 documents, 4 documents , h-index 4 ( powered by Scopus)

• Authored/presented AML’s first comminution research at the 14th International Symposium of World Mineral Processing Engineer at Comminution ’25 in Cape Town, enhancing global reputation for AML.
• Represented AML as the “local face” during the US Ambassador visit to the concentrator, showcasing Phase 2’s technical design and leading meaningful discussion to boost AML image.

• 1. Starch In: Green Flotation Depressants. Springer Nature (2024); https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66108-2_1
• 2. Cellulose In: Green Flotation Depressants. Springer Nature (2024); https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66108-2_2
• 3. Xanthan Gum In: Green Flotation Depressants. Springer Nature (2024); https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66108-2_3
• 4. Guar Gum In: Green Flotation Depressants. Springer Nature (2024); https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66108-2_4
• 5. Locust Bean Gum In: Green Flotation Depressants. Springer Nature (2024); https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66108-2_5
• 6. Other Gums In: Green Flotation Depressants. Springer Nature (2024); https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66108-2_6
• 7. Lignin In: Green Flotation Depressants. Springer Nature (2024); https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66108-2_7
• 8. Tannin In: Green Flotation Depressants. Springer Nature (2024); https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66108-2_8
• 9. Quebracho In: Green Flotation Depressants. Springer Nature (2024); https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66108-2_9
• 10. Citric Acid In: Green Flotation Depressants. Springer Nature (2024); https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66108-2_10
• 11. Humic Acid In: Green Flotation Depressants. Springer Nature (2024); https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66108-2_11
• 12. Polyaspartate In: Green Flotation Depressants. Springer Nature (2024); https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66108-2_12
• 13. Tripolyphosphate In: Green Flotation Depressants. Springer Nature (2024); https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66108-2_13
• 14. Polysaccharides-based pyrite depressants for green flotation separation: An overview. Science Direct International, Journal of Mining Science and Technology (2024); https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2023.09.002
• 15. Upgrading Low-Grade Iron Ore By Magnetizing Roasting Using Sawdust - Master’s Thesis
• African University of Science and Technology Repository 2021; https://repository.aust.edu.ng/xmlui/bitstream/handle/123456789/4995/DARIUS_GAYE_WONYEN.pdf?sequence=1
• 16. Biodegradable hematite depressants for green flotation separation – An overview. Science Direct, Elsevier Minerals Engineering; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108114
• 17. A Review of Flotation Separation of Mg Carbonates (Dolomite and Magnesite), MDPI Minerals ( 2018); https://doi.org/10.3390/min8080354
• 18. A review of pretreatment of diasporic bauxite ores by flotation separation. Science Direct , Elsevier Minerals Engineering (2017)
• https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mineng.2017.09.009