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.
Junior Mine Production Geologist
The Junior Mine Production Geologist will be responsible for providing fundamental geological and logistical support to the drilling and mine production programs. The primary focus is on the accurate and timely logging of drill core, sample management, and drill site coordination to ensure the efficient collection of high-quality geological data.
This position is based at the Mine Site located between Maun and Sehithwa in Ngamiland.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting Mine Production Geologists by assisting with the inspection of underground excavations and the geological mapping of faces, ensuring all activities adhere to standard procedures and SHEC protocols.
- Providing direct assistance to the Mine Production Geologists in the coordination of diamond drill programs, including monitoring drill hole progress, coordinating down-hole surveys, and maintaining drill tracking spreadsheets.
- Ensuring all drill core is accurately logged, sampled, and the resulting geological data is entered into the database in a timely manner to support the grade control and resource modeling processes.
- Performing basic quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) checks on core processing and sampling and assisting with contributions to daily and weekly geological reports and production summaries.
- Establishing and maintaining effective on-site communication with drill crews and contractors to ensure safety and production objectives are met, under the guidance of the Mine Production Geologist.
- Assisting in the preparation and upkeep of basic plans, sections, and grade control models by compiling and validating input data as directed.
About You
- BSc in earth sciences or equivalent from an accredited institution
- 2-3 years experience in a logging position
- Knowledge of mining software systems
- Experience in reading maps, using a GPS, and driving off-road is preferred
- Productive and capable of maintaining the drill logging requirements and schedule
- 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.