Geology Jobs - GEOLOGY: 6261 - Reserve and Resource Geologist - Overseas Residential Role - CLOSED - Details - Mining Employment Services

Our client is a growth-oriented gold mining and exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and operation of gold properties in emerging markets. Our clients objective is to build shareholder value and to establish themselves as a senior gold producer by maximizing the potential of our current properties and leveraging our financial strength and experience to acquire new long-life, low-cost projects. Currently, they maintain 100% interests in two gold producing mines.

The position of Reserve and Resource Geologist is responsible for ensuring mineral reserves and resources are estimated to proper standards on an annual basis at operating mines and advanced projects within the company. The successful applicant is responsible for the evaluation of the mineral reserves/resources and exploration potential of possible acquisitions and joint ventures.

With diverse international operations and geological environments, the key objective is to provide a sound valuation and accurate disclosure of the mineral asset base of the company. A second key objective is to support business development by being able to effectively compile, analyze and evaluate geological, mineral reserve, mining, and economic information from a very broad range of sources in order to make sound recommendations regarding the geological potential of specific gold business opportunities.

Another focus area is to provide continuous technical guidance for all geological activities and mining initiatives at the company's mining and advanced projects that allow critical expenditure decisions to be based on reliable assessment of the quantity and quality of the mineral resource at the project.

The nature of this position requires the successful applicant to have a strong technical background, be thoroughly knowledgeable of all operations and advanced projects, and have an excellent working relationship with the senior exploration, mine geology, operating, project engineering and business development personnel in the Company. This is particularly important in the support role to business development which often requires prompt action within aggressive time frames. The individual must be internationally focused, a long-term thinker and planner, and be able to operate with minimal direction.

A university degree in geology and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant geological experience are required, including a solid background in mine geology in a variety of ore deposit types and mining environments. The successful applicant requires suitable exploration and advanced project geology experience in order to be able to effectively evaluate exploration potential of possible acquisitions. They must be knowledgeable in various mineral reserve/resource estimation methods and discounted cash flow analysis. Strong computer and database management skills and familiarity with relevant computer software program is an asset. Strong block modelling and Gencom experience is fundamental.

If you believe you hold the necessary skills to be successful in any of these roles, please forward a copy of your resume to Vicki via email at vicki@miningemployment.com.au  

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