Sr. Exploration Head- Base Metals

A Sr. project geologist is urgently required to identify viable base metal deposits, manage green field, brown field exploration projects while reporting to the Exploration Manager/Unit Head. He/she will assist the exploration manager to develop exploration programs and putting systems in place to optimise the exploration process.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Identifying new viable opportunities leading to acquisition in Nigeria.
• Conducting desk-top and due-diligence studies.
• Undertaking regional and deposit scale geological mapping, geochemical sampling to assess mineral potential.
• Planning and implementation of resource definition activities, including RC & Diamond drilling, QAQC protocols and conducting pre-feasibility, feasibility study.
• Providing guidance and input in resource and reserve development drilling programs - inclusive of contractor management, rig security, rig performance, target attainment, safe work practices and environmental impact.
• Developing and implementing exploration protocols consistent with industry norms.
• Maintaining standards of logging, data capture and sectional interpretations.
• Undertaking structural, lithological, geotechnical and assay correlations to enhance understanding of mineralization.
• Ensuring appropriate sampling and assay quality control and assurance protocols are in place, adhered to and monitored.
• Management and collation of geological data.
• Providing geological interpretations and 3D model for resource modelling.
• Preparing exploration budgets.
• Completing weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
• Ensuring all exploration projects are compliant with government policies and procedures.
• Ability to guide management to take informed decision for a particular deposit.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology (MSc preferably)

Key skills and attributes

• Proficiency in GIS (ArcGIS/MapInfo) and 3D Mining Software Packages (Surpac/Data mine/Micromine etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of ore deposit models and appropriate exploration techniques.
• Good communication skills, attention to detail, assertiveness and empathy.