{"id":5212,"date":"2026-01-26T21:52:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T19:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oagsafrica.org\/?page_id=5212"},"modified":"2026-02-04T22:10:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T20:10:28","slug":"mr-jacques-nestor-english","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oagsafrica.org\/index.php\/mr-jacques-nestor-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Mr Jacques Nestor-English"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5213&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;]<div class=\"mgt-header-block clearfix text-left text-black wpb_content_element  mgt-header-block-style-1 mgt-header-texttransform-header \"><h2 class=\"mgt-header-block-title\">BIOGRAPHY: VICE PRESIDENT <\/h2><div class=\"mgt-header-line\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>MR. JACQUES NESTOR<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"description\">VICE-PRESIDENT<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; gap=&#8221;2&#8243; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1438850869805-b6c6611d-bd7f0f2c-6c35&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Geological Engineer &amp; Director of Mining Inspections<strong>,<\/strong> Ministry of Mines, Madagascar.<br \/>\nOver 20 years\u2019 experience in mineral exploration, drilling, and geological management across major mining projects.<br \/>\nExpert in GIS&amp;QGIS mapping, geochemical sampling, well logging, and data analysis, with training from UNESCO &#8211; ICGG, JOGMEC, JICA, and IAEA.<br \/>\nProven track record in gold, nickel &#8211; PGE, chrome, coal, and REE exploration, bridging public and private sector expertise.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;WORK EXPERIENCE&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1438850870245-7e245ef8-a2250f2c-6c35&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;left-to-right&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Director of Mining Inspections : Overseeing regulatory compliance, field inspections, and enforcement of mining safety and environmental standards.<\/li>\n<li>Director of Geological Studies &amp; Promotion : Led technical studies, project promotion, and policy implementation in Madagascar\u2019s mining sector..<\/li>\n<li>Geologist Roles : Supervised drilling, lithology, geochemical sampling, and exploration for gold, nickel, PGE, chrome, coal, and REE with APC Resources, Tantalus Rare Earth, SEMM Logging, and Pan African Mining Madagascar.<\/li>\n<li>Technical Skills: Expertise in geological mapping, sedimentary\/volcanic\/metamorphic interpretation, GIS .<\/li>\n<li>Education &amp; Training<strong> :<\/strong> Geologist Engineer (Antananarivo, Madagascar) | MSc in Sciences (Mahajanga, Madagascar) | Professional trainings in Geochemical Mapping (UNESCO-ICGG), Satellite Image Analysis (JOGMEC), Geological Info Management (JICA), and Uranium Project Evaluation (IAEA).<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;KEY ACHIEVEMENTS&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1438851508821-a57c6770-ad390f2c-6c35&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;left-to-right&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead mining inspections across Madagascar, ensuring compliance and safety.<\/li>\n<li>Directed exploration projects for gold, nickel\u2013PGE, chrome, coal, and REE.<\/li>\n<li>Expert in geochemical sampling, well logging, and GIS-based analysis.<\/li>\n<li>Completed advanced international training with UNESCO-ICGG, JOGMEC, JICA, and IAEA.<\/li>\n<li>Active in professional and community initiatives promoting responsible mining.<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;SUMMARY&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1665509884233-cb6f789b-efc8&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;left-to-right&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>About Me<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I am Geological Engineer with nearly 20 years of professional experience in the mining sector in Madagascar, combining extensive field expertise with senior- level responsibilities in public administration. 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