SENIOR GEOLOGIST – MINERAL RESOURCES M/F

  • Available position
  • MALI

Job Description

Main objectives:
  • Reporting to the Superintendent of Mineral Resources, the incumbent of this position is responsible for delineating additional reserves and resources to increase the life of Mali’s mining and processing operations.
  • Update the hybrid model (resource model/GC model) for short and medium term planning. 
  • Provide high level geological support to the mine geology section and mining operations as required.
Responsibilities and tasks:
  • Assist the Superintendent of Mineral Resources in managing mineral resources and working collaboratively with the exploration and production teams
  • Assist in the generation of mineral resource models for existing and new deposits
  • Assist in reviewing and updating grade estimates and resource models annually or as requested by the company.
  • Assist with year-end resource reporting and reconciliations (creation of depletion models).
  • Assisting mining geology in optimizing grade estimation parameters and monthly reconciliations.
  • Provide technical assistance in resources and reserves to mining engineering and mining geology.
  • Assist in carrying out ongoing underground or other feasibility work
  • Assist in managing the analytical and sample quality control process for exploration and soil survey data
  • Assist in business development and evaluation of other projects.

Profile

Knowledge / Skills & Competencies:

  • Mineral resource management
  • Optimization of the content control system
  • Geostatistical study
  • Resource Reporting and Reconciliation
Training/Education Requirements:
  • Geological Engineer
  • Previous experience in geological and GIS database management
  • Have a driving license and good driving skills.
  • Experience in resource modeling with at least 5 years in a similar role
  • Previous experience in Mali or West Africa
  • Previous experience in modeling Birimian gold deposits.
Language requirement:
  • Official language: French,
  • Local language: Bambara,
  • Ability to speak and write in English.

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