Senior Exploration Geologist (Rare Earths / Resource Evaluation / Competent Person) - CA Global Group
Nigeria 9 hours ago Full-Time Salary - Market Related
Senior Exploration Geologist (Rare Earths / Resource Evaluation / Competent Person)
CA Global Group
Nigeria
Date Created : 9 hours ago
Job Type : Full-Time
Salary : Market Related
Senior Exploration Geologist (Rare Earths / Resource Evaluation / Competent Person) – Nigeria
- Lead and oversee exploration activities across three rare earths concessions in Benue State.
- Design and supervise early-stage exploration programmes including mapping, pitting, trenching, and drilling.
- Evaluate geological data to determine the size, quality, and viability of the rare earths resource.
- Provide early-stage resource viability assessments to inform investment and development decisions.
- Guide the project toward readiness for a Competent Person’s Report, where justified.
- Review and interpret topographical, geological, and geophysical data.
- Provide technical leadership and daily/bi-daily remote support to site-based teams.
- Conduct periodic site visits to ensure field programmes are executed to required technical standards.
- Mentor and support local exploration teams and contractors.
- Advise on exploration tools, methodologies, and the use of handheld geological survey equipment.
- Contribute technical input to management decision-making regarding project continuation or termination.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related Earth Sciences discipline (postgraduate qualification advantageous).
- Minimum of 12 years’ experience in mineral exploration.
- At least 5 years’ direct experience in rare earth elements (REE) exploration, sufficient to act as a Competent Person.
- Demonstrable experience signing off or contributing to Competent Person’s Reports.
- Strong, hands-on exploration experience (field-based, practical-not theoretical).
- Experience in geological terrains comparable to Nigeria’s Middle Belt region.
- Tin exploration experience advantageous but not essential (approx. 80/20 REE vs tin focus).
- Comfortable working in early-stage, high-uncertainty exploration environments.
- Experience using handheld geological survey devices (candidates to confirm availability and willingness to travel with equipment).
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Willingness to travel regularly to Nigeria and operate in remote field conditions.
- Contract: 3-month renewable consulting contract
- Hybrid working model (remote + site-based)
- Competitive consulting remuneration
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