Lead Exploration

Job Description : Lead Exploration (Iron Ore Mining) ???? Location: Sierra Leone, West Africa We are seeking an experienced Lead Exploration professional to lead exploration strategy, resource discovery, and resource development for a Greenfield Iron Ore Mining Project. Key Responsibilities Lead greenfield iron ore exploration, target generation, resource discovery, and resource expansion. Plan and manage Diamond Drilling (DD), Reverse Circulation (RC), and resource definition drilling programmes. Drive geological mapping, structural interpretation, geophysical surveys, geochemical investigations, and geological modelling. Identify and evaluate hematite, magnetite, itabirite, and Banded Iron Formation (BIF)-hosted deposits. Establish QA/QC protocols for sampling, assaying, drilling, geological logging, and data validation. Support Mineral Resource Estimation (MRE), reserve conversion, feasibility studies, and mine development. Ensure technical reporting compliance with JORC, NI 43-101, and applicable international standards. Candidate Requirements Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline; a Master's degree is preferred. Experience: 20–30 years in iron ore exploration, with proven leadership in Greenfield projects. Strong expertise in exploration strategy, drilling programmes, resource definition, geological interpretation, and resource development. Proficiency in Leapfrog, Micromine, Datamine, Surpac, Vulcan, ArcGIS, or equivalent geological modelling software. Experience with JORC/NI 43-101 reporting, feasibility studies, exploration budgets, and contractor management. Exposure to West African iron ore projects, particularly Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, or Mauritania, will be highly desirable. Professional geological accreditation, such as CP, QP, CGeol, or equivalent, will be an advantage.

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