We are MMG and we mine for progress

Khoemacau is a long-life copper silver mine located in one of the most prospective mining regions in Africa, the Kalahari Copper Belt in Botswana.

In June 2021, Khoemacau completed construction of its low cost, c.60ktpa copper and c.1.6Mozpa silver metal in concentrate at full run rate. It completed ramp up of current operations to full production in Q4 2022. Khoemacau’s annual production is expected to be around 43,000 and 53,000 tonnes of copper in copper concentrate.

Ore at Khoemacau is mined from underground using the longhole stoping method and transported by truck on a 35km purpose-built bitumen haul road to the Boseto processing plant. The copper concentrate is then transported by road to port and shipped to customers globally.

Drilling of and studies on its expansion project forecast a potential increase production to over 130ktpa copper and 5Mozpa silver (average run rate at full production) to unlock the full potential of its prized position in the emerging Kalahari Copper Belt.

Khoemacau employs around 1800 people with 95% local employment from Botswana and has an estimated mine life of 20+ years.

Mine Planning Engineer

The Mine Planning Engineer will be responsible for supporting the Senior Mine Planning Engineer in all aspects of life of mine planning, reporting, development and execution of mine plans including mine safety, quality projection, equipment recommendation, volumetrics, resources, sequencing, scheduling and environmental considerations.

This position is based at the Mine Site located between Maun and Sehithwa in Ngamiland.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation of Life of Mine (LoM) plans and forecasts.
• Assisting with the preparation of the Preliminary Mine Designs with direction from the LoM.
• Drafting Conceptual Mine Designs as geological grade control drilling is completed.
• Assisting in preparation of budgets.
• Briefing production teams on new stopes being developed and liaising with supervisors about understanding of designs and plans.
• Providing input into stope design studies
• Liaising with operations teams to communicate infrastructure requirements for mine areas and creating associated action plans, to meet the budget schedule.
• Working with the Production Engineers with respect to short/medium term schedule implementation.
• Ensuring that Geologists are aware of stope design deadlines so that stope models are presented on time to satisfy planning / production requirements.
• Providing input to stope designs and layouts as required to meet the budget schedule, undertaking economic evaluations of stopes and mine areas.
• Ensuring mine plans are designed, approved and distributed to support achieving the short, medium- and long-term forecasts.
• Ensuring mine plans have taken into consideration all infrastructure requirements.
• Liaising with Geotechnical department in the preparation of level designs, stope shapes and mining sequence.

About You

• A Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years underground mining engineering experience, with exposure to all mining operation and production phases preferably in copper.
• Experience within a mechanized environment would be advantageous
• Demonstrated understanding of underground mining concepts.
• Demonstrated high proficiency of MS Access and MS Excel.
• Good knowledge of GIS and survey software.
• Ability to pass a Pre employment Medical

Only Botswana Citizens May Apply.

What we offer

• While developing the first fully mechanized underground mine in Botswana, we offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment, great culture, good benefits, a competitive salary and family friendly rosters.
• A safety-first culture
• A workplace that fosters diversity and inclusiveness, and supports our people with the systems, skills and behaviours required to live our values.
• Family friendly rosters
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes free confidential counselling, wellbeing services.

Who we are

MMG has a global presence, owning and developing copper, zinc and other base metals projects across Australia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Peru and Botswana.

Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity and inclusion and supports our people to grow.

We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better.

Headquartered in Melbourne, we are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx 1208) with an international shareholder base.

To know more about MMG please visit our webpage https://www.mmg.com/

If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role that empowers you to shape your work environment, we invite you to apply and join us in our pursuit of efficient and sustainable mining operations.

We aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members

MMG Limited reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date.