Geologist

Our client is a diversified international resource company listed in Europe. With multiple operations in Kazakhstan - more than 15 open pit mines, 9 concentrators, and two refining and smelting complexes, they are in the top ten primary metals producers in the world.

Our client has recently committed to further develop two copper molybdenum projects involving 2 large low grade porphyry deposits and concentrator development to be mine by open pit methods. Combined, the planned ore production rate is more than 80million tpa.

YOUR ROLE

• The Chief Geologist will be based residentially in Kazakhstan and will work with the project leader who has the line responsibility for delivering the projects.

The responsibilities will include:

• Defining and organising exploration programmes
• Coordinating land access and permitting requirements
• Developing drilling, sampling and assay programs
• Supervision of the geological field works
• Developing ore body database and computer 3D model
• Interpretation of the results and resource estimation

YOU WILL BE.....

• Have tertiary qualification in geology or related degree.
• Have 10-15 years experience with particular emphasis on large copper porphyry deposits.
• *Have an understanding of the Kazakh geology and mining regulatory/reporting system.
• Exposure to Western work practices and reporting standards (JORC) is important.
• Prior experience in the FSU along with Russian, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, or Uzbek language skills would be HIGHLY advantageous.