Lead Resource Geologist For Copper

Lead Resource Geologist Copper

Location: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Experience: 20+ years
Commodity: Copper / Copper-Cobalt
Reporting To: Head of Geology / Technical Services Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Resource Geologist with 20+ years of experience in copper and/or base-metal mining to lead Mineral Resource evaluation, geological modelling and resource estimation for a major copper mining project in the DRC.

The role will provide senior technical leadership across resource geology, geological interpretation, estimation, resource classification, QA/QC and resource reporting, while working closely with Exploration, Mining, Mine Planning, Metallurgy and senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Mineral Resource Estimation (MRE) process for copper/copper-cobalt deposits.
• Develop, review and maintain 3D geological and grade models.
• Lead geological domaining, compositing, variography, estimation, block modelling and model validation.
• Review drilling data and recommend appropriate drill spacing and infill drilling programs to improve resource confidence.
• Establish and maintain geological database integrity and QA/QC standards.
• Ensure Mineral Resource Estimates comply with applicable international reporting codes such as JORC and NI 43-101.
• Lead resource classification and reconciliation of resource models against grade control and production results.
• Provide resource geology input to pit optimisation, mine planning, cut-off grade studies and reserve conversion.
• Identify opportunities for resource growth through exploration and infill drilling.
• Review and improve geological interpretations and estimation methodologies.
• Provide technical leadership during feasibility studies, resource audits and technical due diligence.
• Prepare and review technical reports, resource statements and management presentations.
• Coordinate with Mining, Exploration, Metallurgy, Geotechnical and Processing teams.
• Lead, mentor and develop the resource geology team.
• Ensure high standards of geological governance, HSE and technical quality.

Essential Experience

• 20+ years of professional geological experience, with substantial experience in copper/base-metal deposits.
• Extensive experience in Mineral Resource Estimation and geological modelling.
• Strong knowledge of DRC/Zambian Copperbelt geology strongly preferred.
• Experience with large-scale open-pit and/or underground copper operations.
• Demonstrated experience taking resources from exploration through MRE, feasibility and reserve conversion.
• Strong understanding of geostatistics, variography, estimation techniques and resource classification.
• Experience with Leapfrog, Datamine, Surpac, Vulcan or equivalent geological software.
• Previous experience with JORC and/or NI 43-101 reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor multidisciplinary geology teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Applied Geology, Geological Engineering or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in Economic Geology / Resource Geology is advantageous.
• Professional accreditation/registration with a recognised geological or mining organisation preferred.
• Competent Person / Qualified Person experience is highly desirable.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• 20+ years' experience, including senior resource geology leadership.
• Significant copper deposit experience.
• Direct Copperbelt/DRC experience.
• Strong hands-on capability in resource modelling and estimation rather than purely managerial experience.
• Experience managing geological databases, QA/QC and resource audits.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present technical conclusions to senior management.
• Experience working in international, multicultural mining environments.

Key Deliverables

• Defensible and regularly updated Mineral Resource Estimates.
• High-quality geological and grade models.
• Robust resource classification and QA/QC systems.
• Resource growth and drilling strategies.
• Improved resource-to-reserve conversion.
• Effective resource reconciliation.
• Development and mentoring of the resource geology team.
• Technical support for mine planning, feasibility studies and project development.