Company Profile

Asanko Gold Ghana Ltd. (“AGGL”) is a joint venture between Galiano Gold Inc. and Gold Fields. The primary asset is the Multi-Pit Asanko Gold Mine complex, located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Galiano Gold Inc. are the managers and operators of the Asanko Gold Mine.

Job Description

A vacancy exists in our Mining Department for the position of: MINE GEOLOGIST

JOB PURPOSE
To perform geological activities essentially to ore mining and GC drilling to ensure minimum dilution and ore losses.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure alignment with mining production requirements to achieve short-term mining targets.
• Supervise selective mining activities in the pit and grade control drilling activities.
• Direct and tally delivery of ore from the pit to the right destination on the ROMPAD and tally the number of loads.
• Liaise with other mining personnel to achieve grade, ore production and GC targets.
• Reconcile pit tallies and ROM tallies at the close of shifts and ensure all materials arrived at their right destinations on the ROM.
• Supervise and assist with stockpile management and provide inputs to end-of-month reporting and reconciliations.
• Supervise GC field activities, setting up, drilling, sampling & geological logging.
• Sample QA/QC protocol implementation and organize logistics for effective shift change.
• Ore polygon generation for mining and supervise ore mining.
• Prepare daily and weekly geology production reports.
• Blast monitoring (OrePro, BMT) pre/post activities.
• Submit comprehensive shift reports on production and other geological-related activities.

Required Skills or Experience

Knowledge

• A degree in Geology, Geological Engineering or any mining related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in mine geology.
• Excellent geological mapping skills.
• Experience in geological block modelling for grade control (MP3 preferred).
• Proficiency in geological and mining related software (Surpac, Micromine, AcQuire).
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability in mining.
• Understanding of open-pit mining processes.
• Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving license.

Skills

• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret geological and geochemical data.
• Ability to optimize ore extraction and grade control strategies.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, organizational, technical, and analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and innovative mining solutions.
• Ability to apply knowledge of standards, methods, and procedures to work situation.
• Good team player in task involving cross-functional teams.
• Results oriented drive and solid work ethics, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to train and mentor team members and demonstrate safety leadership.