Senior Exploration Geologist (Rare Earth Elements / REE / Copper / Lead-Zinc / Tin / Competent Person) – West Africa

Reference No. 584-2205LH

Reference Number: 584-2205LH

Job Description:

Our client, an exploration and mining company with projects in West Africa, is seeking an experienced Senior Exploration Geologist who is a registered Competent Person to provide technical oversight and sign-off support across a portfolio of exploration assets.

The role will focus on geological interpretation, exploration programme review, resource evaluation, and Competent Person sign-off activities for projects involving rare earth elements, copper, lead-zinc, and tin.

The successful candidate will work remotely on a part-time basis while supporting in-country technical teams and management in building and developing on-site geological capabilities, implementing exploration methodologies and reporting standards, and establishing best-practice exploration processes and systems.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Competent Person oversight and sign-off support for exploration and mineral resource reporting activities.
• Review and interpret geological, geochemical, and drilling data across multiple projects.
• Support exploration targeting, programme design, and resource evaluation activities.
• Oversee QA/QC procedures, data validation, and geological database reviews.
• Review and contribute to technical reports, Mineral Resource estimates, and public disclosures in line with recognised reporting codes.
• Provide technical guidance to exploration teams and management on geological and resource matters.
• Ensure compliance with industry best practices and international reporting standards.
• Support stakeholder engagement with consultants, laboratories, and technical service providers as required.
• Building on-site geological capabilities and implementing best-practice exploration processes, methodologies, and reporting standards.
• Participate in periodic site visits to West African exploration projects as required.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Professional registration with a recognised geological or mining professional body.
• Competent Person status with the ability to sign off on exploration results and Mineral Resource statements.
• 10+ years’ exploration geology experience within the mining industry, with demonstrated experience with rare earth elements, copper, lead-zinc, and tin.
• Strong understanding of mineral resource estimation, geological modelling, and reporting standards.
• Experience reviewing drilling programs, QA/QC protocols, and geological databases.
• Strong technical reporting, analytical, and geological interpretation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, part-time capacity.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically to project sites within West Africa.

Contractual Information:

• Part-time contract role.
• Remote-based position with periodic travel to West Africa.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Leanne Laas at llaas@camining.com.

Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.

Leanne Laas

Executive Lead – Talent & Client Management

CA Mining

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