Senior Mining and Exploration Geologist (Gold and Copper)

Leading Oil

Lagos, Nigeria
Full Time
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Job Overview

Salary
Attractive
Job Type
On-site
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Lagos, Nigeria
Additional Location
None
Posted
December 27, 2025

Job Summary

The Senior Mining and Exploration Geologist will lead and deliver greenfields gold and copper exploration programs, providing technical leadership across field and corporate activities. The role focuses on advancing early-stage exploration projects through robust geological interpretation, drilling programs, and data-driven decision-making.



Key Responsibilities


Lead greenfields gold and copper exploration programs, including geochemical and geophysical surveys


Design, plan, and execute RC and diamond drilling programs


Supervise core logging, sampling, and geological data validation activities


Ensure strict compliance with QA and QC standards across all exploration work


Analyze and interpret geological data using ArcGIS, Surpac, and Micromine


Integrate datasets in collaboration with geophysicists, surveyors, and multidisciplinary teams


Provide technical leadership and on-site support during field operations


Prepare and review technical reports to support exploration decisions and project advancement


Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards at all project sites




Required Qualifications

MSc in Geology is required


Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related discipline


Eighteen to twenty years total geological experience


Minimum of fifteen years experience in greenfields gold and copper exploration


At least five years direct involvement in gold and copper mining projects


Strong hands-on experience with RC and DD drilling, core logging, and sampling


Solid knowledge of geochemical and geophysical exploration methods


Proficiency in ArcGIS, Surpac, and Micromine


Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills


Strong leadership, communication, and team management abilities


Ability to work independently and in remote field environments


Membership of a recognized international geoscientist body is an added advantage



*Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV


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