Job Purpose:

To lead mineralogical characterization and analysis for ore body evaluation, process optimization, and geometallurgical modeling, providing strategic guidance to exploration, mining, and metallurgical teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and supervise all mineralogical analyses including XRD, XRF, SEM-EDS, EPMA, and optical microscopy.
• Develop and maintain geometallurgical models linking mineralogy to ore processing performance (recovery, comminution, flotation, leaching).
• Advise on ore variability, deleterious elements, and mineral liberation for plant design and optimization.
• Lead core logging programs for mineralogical sampling and deposit characterization.
• Manage mineralogy lab operations, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance/QC protocols.
• Train and mentor junior mineralogists and technicians.
• Author technical reports, resource estimation inputs, and processing recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD in Mineralogy, Economic Geology, or Geochemistry.
• Professional registration (e.g., P.Geo., EurGeol, or equivalent).

Experience:

• 12+ years in applied mineralogy with at least 5 years in a senior or managerial role.
• Experience with base metals, precious metals, or industrial minerals.

Competencies:

• Advanced interpretation of automated mineralogy (QEMSCAN, MLA) and geochemical data sets.
• Strong cross-functional communication (geologists vs. metallurgists vs. engineers).
• Leadership and lab management.

• Direct and supervise all mineralogical analyses including XRD, XRF, SEM-EDS, EPMA, and optical microscopy.
• Develop and maintain geometallurgical models linking mineralogy to ore processing performance (recovery, comminution, flotation, leaching).
• Advise on ore variability, deleterious elements, and mineral liberation for plant design and optimization.
• Lead core logging programs for mineralogical sampling and deposit characterization.
• Manage mineralogy lab operations, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance/QC protocols.
• Train and mentor junior mineralogists and technicians.
• Author technical reports, resource estimation inputs, and processing recommendations.

• Advanced interpretation of automated mineralogy (QEMSCAN, MLA) and geochemical data sets.
• Strong cross-functional communication (geologists vs. metallurgists vs. engineers).
• Leadership and lab management.

• Master’s or PhD in Mineralogy, Economic Geology, or Geochemistry.
• Professional registration (e.g., P.Geo., EurGeol, or equivalent).