EXPLORATION

Job Description : EXPLORATION H EAD ZAMBIA Lead and execute all exploration programmes, drilling campaigns, and target-generation initiatives across multiple licences. Oversee geological mapping, sampling, geophysics, and structural interpretation to drive disciplined resource development. Approve drill plans, collar positions, sections, and logging standards to ensure high-quality geological data. Drive rapid movement of prospects up the Resource Triangle and ensure timely conversion to mineable resources. Integrate closely with open-pit mining teams to align grade control, ore boundary interpretation, and pit advancement. Provide geological guidance for pit expansions, satellite pit development, and medium? to long?term mine planning. Lead weekly reviews of drilling progress, resource updates, ore supply forecasts, and operational risks. Maintain centralised geological databases, ensure QAQC compliance, and enforce exploration governance processes. Manage, mentor, and develop exploration teams, contractors, and drilling crews, ensuring high performance and accountability. BSc / MSc in Geology, Exploration Geology, Economic Geology, or related field 20-25 years’ experience in hard?rock exploration (gold and/or copper essential). Strong background in resource development, drilling programmes, structural geology, and geochemical/geophysical interpretation. Experience working with, or supporting, open?pit mining operations with strong understanding of grade control. Proven track record advancing deposits from early-stage exploration to resource definition and feasibility stages. Leadership experience managing teams of 20–60+ staff, preferably in Africa or similar frontier jurisdictions. Comfortable operating in field camps, artisanal mining zones, remote sites, and rapidly evolving operational environments.

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