Job Overview
We seek a pioneering Chief Exploration Geologist to drive global discovery and advancement.
This individual will lead the global coordination of our exploration portfolio, ensuring strategic investment in high-potential opportunities that align with our long-term growth ambitions.
This is a rare chance to influence at the highest level and across cultures. You will support and advise key teams, playing a critical role in value creation through discovery.
Key Responsibilities
* Global Portfolio Leadership: Coordinate and prioritize exploration projects worldwide to inform investment decisions and long-term value creation
* Technical Excellence: Establish and maintain technical standards, lead peer reviews, and oversee high-quality evaluations across the portfolio and new opportunities
* Strategy, Innovation & Insights: Shape and implement the global exploration strategy, identify prospective regions, and drive adoption of cutting-edge technologies
* Leadership & Communication: Lead executive reporting, mentor technical talent, and promote cross-regional collaboration and knowledge sharing
* Values-Driven Growth: Model strong safety, ethics, and ESG leadership, and represent the company in key industry forums and research initiatives
Requirements
* A proven track record in gold exploration and technical leadership
* Experience operating across multiple jurisdictions within a major mining company environment, with a strong understanding of the strategic, regulatory, and cultural considerations that impact global exploration success
* Demonstrated understanding of exploration-focused business development, including identifying, assessing, and advancing growth opportunities through partnerships, JVs, or acquisitions
* A strategic mindset with experience managing global or multi-regional portfolios
* Strong understanding of commercial drivers and valuation principles
* Experience collaborating with junior explorers to unlock early-stage opportunities through strategic partnerships, joint ventures, or acquisition pathways
* The ability to build strong relationships across geoscience, corporate, and functional teams
* A passion for discovery, innovation, and sustainable exploration practices