Principal Resource Geologist
MMG Limited is a global base metals business listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. We are well placed for growth and play a critical global role in the transition to a sustainable future. We have operations in Australia, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo and Peru, and support offices in Australia, South Africa, China, and Laos. Our people are as diverse as our assets, and the work is varied.
MMG is expanding our hub in Johannesburg to provide support to our exploration, operational and project activities at our Kinsevere operation. We are pleased to advise that as part of this expansion, we seek a Principal Resource Geologist (Kinsevere).
Reporting to the Head of Geology, this role is focussed on our Kinsevere Mine, and is responsible for Mineral Resource Estimates, geological models, and resource geology support to Long-Term Planning (LTP). Key to the role is bridging the gap between exploration data and strategic mine planning, providing a robust foundation for long-term economic evaluations, planning, and life-of-mine (LOM) designs.
This is an exciting opportunity to work a flagship operation in the Central African Copperbelt and partner with peers in Mining Engineering, Mine Geology, Closure, Metallurgy. To be considered, we ideally seek:
- BSc or higher (Honours, MSc or PhD) in Geology, Applied Geology, or Geostatistics
- Extensive Resource Estimation experience, including data and model validation, building Mineral Resource models, resource reconciliation and Mineral Resource Estimate reporting
- Experience in open pit mine geology, exploration and grade control
- Expert knowledge of sediment-hosted stratiform copper-cobalt deposits and the Central African Copperbelt
- Strong grounding in economic and structural geology, mineralogy, deposit models, classical estimation methods and geostatistics
- Proficiency with JORC Code reporting or other international reporting codes
- Proficiency in industry-standard resource modelling and estimation software
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and technical report writing
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with your peers in mining engineers, mineral processing and corporate management
We invite you to explore this opportunity and grow with MMG. We mine to build wealth through the development of our people, the investments we make in local communities and the value we deliver to our shareholders. We recognise and respect the unique value and perspectives each person contributes to our safety, production, and operational excellence outcomes. At MMG, we mine for progress.
MMG will not be accepting third party applications at this time.