Resource Mine Geologist

    ABOUT US

    FG Gold Limited has been awarded the Baomahun Gold concession project located in Valunia Chiefdom, Bo District, and is currently in the development phase. To support this project development, FG Gold Limited is seeking a qualified individual to fill the vacant position of Mine Resource Geologist.

     

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Role Purpose: The Mine Resource Geologist is responsible for the effective planning, execution, and management of resource and grade control activities for an open pit gold operation. The role ensures accurate geological mapping & interpretation, resource modelling, grade estimation, ore control, reconciliation, database supervision and geological support to mining operations while maintaining industry best practices and compliance with company standards.

    The successful candidate will provide technical leadership to the geology team, improve resource confidence, optimize ore recovery, minimize dilution, and support safe, efficient, and profitable mining operations.

     

    Resource Geology & Resource Modelling:

    • Develop and maintain geological and structural models for the deposit.
    • Produce lithological, alteration, mineralization, weathering, and oxidation domain models.
    • Generate and update three-dimensional geological wireframes.
    • Carry out geological interpretation using drilling and mapping data.
    • Perform resource block modelling and grade estimation using industry-standard software.
    • Validate geological databases and ensure data integrity.
    • Conduct resource reconciliation and model validation.
    • Support Mineral Resource reporting in accordance with international reporting standards where applicable.
    • Recommend additional drilling programs to improve resource confidence.

     

    Resource Estimation & Reconciliation:

    • Prepare resource updates and depletion models.
    • Perform statistical and geostatistical analysis.
    • Conduct reconciliation between resource models, grade control models, mine production, and plant performance.
    • Investigate reconciliation variances and recommend corrective actions.
    • Support reserve conversion processes.
    • Participate in life-of-mine planning studies.

     

    Health, Safety & Environment:

    • Demonstrate visible safety leadership.
    • Ensure compliance with all company HS policies and procedures.
    • Participate in risk assessments and incident investigations.
    • Promote a zero-harm safety culture.
    • Ensure environmental compliance during geological activities.

     

    General:

    • Provide leadership to mine geology and grade control teams.
    • Coach and mentor graduate and national geologists.
    • Coordinate with Mine Planning, Survey, Drill & Blast, Mining, Metallurgy, and Processing departments.
    • Prepare weekly and monthly technical reports.
    • Present geological updates during production meetings.
    • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the geology department.

     

    QUALIFICATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

    Educational Background:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Applied Geology, or Earth Sciences.
    • Postgraduate qualification in Economic Geology or geostatistics is an advantage.
    • Professional membership with a recognized geological organization is desirable.
    • Valid driver’s licence.

     

    Experience:

    • Minimum 7 years’ experience in open pit mining, preferably shear zone hosted gold.
    • Demonstrated experience in Grade Control Planning and Management.
    • Strong experience in Resource Modelling and Estimation.
    • Experience in Geological Domaining and Wireframe Modelling.
    • Proven experience with ore control and reconciliation.
    • Experience supervising geological teams.
    • Experience working in expatriate or remote mining operations is highly desirable.

     

    Software:

    • Leapfrog Geo; Vulcan; Surpac
    • Microsoft Office Suite
    • Database management and QA/QC systems
    • Geological modelling and Resource estimation
    • Grade control optimization

     

    Languages:

    Fluency in English.

    Physical Requirements:

    Excellent physical condition to handle demanding work environments.

     

    HOW TO APPLY?

    You can submit your application, along with your most recent curriculum vitae, via email to recruitment@fg-gold.com, ensuring the subject line includes the job title: “MINE RESOURCE GEOLOGIST”. The deadline for submission is 20th October, 2026.

    FG Gold is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, national origin, tribe, gender, or age.

     

    Women are highly encouraged to apply.