Gold Fields Limited
Gold Fields Ghana, a subsidiary of Gold Fields Limited, which is one of the largest gold producers in the world, has achieved full production at 300000 tons ore per month in the planned first stage of the Tarkwa open pit heap leach operation. The mine has embarked on the second phase to expand to 600000 tons ore per month. The mine also treats 250000 tons ore per annum from an underground mine through a Merrill-Crowe plant. Tarkwa open pit mine is a high volume selective mining operation where a challenging opportunity exists for the following suitably qualified professional staff.
Metallurgical Manager
The position calls for a metallurgist with extensive hands on experience in operating a successful gold heap leach operation at a senior level and with excellent understanding of computerised process control and planned maintenance systems. Merrill-Crowe and CIP experience would be beneficial.
The successful candidate’s main objective will be to implement a highly effective heap leach operation, maximising both plant recovery and utilisation.
An appropriate tertiary qualification, excellent management skills and the capability to motivate people are essential requirements. The ability to manage an on-site analytical laboratory is a further pre-requisite.
Mine Planning and Ore Resource Specialist
The position calls for a specialist in mine planning and ore resource management with excellent management and team building abilities. The successful candidate will play a leadership and specialist role in the geological and mining engineering functions and augment the motivated team already in place.
An appropriate tertiary qualification, preferably in a geological discipline, supported by proven surface ore resource management and planning skills, plus experience at a senior level, is essential. Extended exposure to the open pit production function including exposure to best international open pit mining practice are further prerequisites.
Computer literacy, including thorough knowledge of ore modelling and mine planning software is essential, also Kriging and Whittle optimisation skills, also experience on Surpac would be advantageous.
Conditions
It will be required of the successful candidates to relocate to the Tarkwa Mine, Ghana at relatively short notice. Tarkwa is located some 250 km west of the capital city of Accra and 70 km inland from the port of Takoradi.
The appointments will initially be on a two year contract, renewable on a yearly basis. A competitive package commensurate with the requirements and location, including relocation costs, is offered for this position. Married accommodation is available on site.
Forward applications together with a comprehensive CV by telefax to:
Gold Fields Limited
Johannesburg, South Africa
Telefax: + 27 11 4840644 Telephone: + 27 11 6442472
+ 27 11 4840438 + 27 11 6442485
Falconbridge Limited is a highly successful integrated base metal organization producing top-quality products for international markets. When you explore further, you’ll discover that we’re also a company committed to environmental and development initiatives, and our most important asset – our people. We are currently seeking talented professional to join our technical team in Timmins , Ontario.
Metallurgical Engineer
You will provide technical support to the Zinc Operations leach and purification sections. This includes leading process improvements that result in increased throughput and reduced costs. The position requires close cooperation with plant operational and technical personnel.
Ideal candidates have a university degree in a related discipline and at least 2 years’ proven metallurgical experience. Eligibility for membership in PEO is required.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
You will support our 10,000t/d concentrator, 140,000t/y copper smelter and refinery, and our 145,000t/y zinc operation. The position involves improving Division electrical and instrumentation maintenance practices with the objective of improving production results while reducing overall costs. Reporting to the Manager, Maintenance Engineering, you will cooperate with Plant Management, Shops and Services, Design and Construction Engineering, Process Technology, and Supply Chain Management.
The successful applicant will hold an Electrical Engineering degree with 5-10 years of related experience. Eligibility for membership in PEO is required. You demonstrate leadership and an ability to add value as a member of a results-driven team.
Falconbridge offers tremendous growth opportunities not only in its Kidd Metallurgical Division, but also in its operations throughout Ontario and Quebec, Norway, the Dominican Republic, Chile, and other projects under development throughout the world.
We offer a salary commensurate with experience and qualifications complemented by comprehensive, company-paid employee benefits including relocation assistance. To pursue this opportunity, please forward your resume, in confidence to:
FALCONBRIDGE LIMITED
Kidd Metallurgical Division
Postal Bag 2002
Timmins, Ontario P4N 7K1
Fax: (705) 235-7650
We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Falconbridge is an equal opportunity employer.
Gologue – Informaticien
Mine Louvicourt est une co-entreprise minire opre par Ressources Aur Inc. et dont les partenaires sont: Ressources Aur Inc., Novicourt Inc., ainsi que la Corporation Teck. Cette opration minire, parmi les plus modernes au Canada, est situe quelques 20 kilomtres l’est de Val d’Or. La mine exploite un important gisement polymtallique de Cuivre, Zinc, Or et Argent au rythme de 4300 tonnes usines par jour. Comptant actuellement prs de 300 employs, l’quipe de Mine Louvicourt est prsentement la recherche d’une personne dynamique, capable de travailler en quipe et dsireuse d’occuper le poste de Gologue – Informaticien.
Nature de la Fonction:
Relevant du service de la gologie, la personne titulaire du poste assume les responsabilits inhrentes au poste de gologue – informaticien.
- Sommaire des Responsabilits:
- Gestion du traitement et de la scurit des donnes gologiques informatises;
- Cration et gestion d’un modle de blocs;
- Dveloppement et amlioration des logiciels informatiques utilis;
- Mise en plan de dessins gologiques informatiss;
- Formation des utilisateurs sur les logiciels.
- Profil du (de la) Candidat(e) Recherch(e):
- Dtenir un Baccalaurat en gnie gologique ou gologie;
- Possder un minimum de cinq (5) annes d’exprience comme gologue et/ou technicien dans une mine souterraine;
- Connatre les logiciels Gemcom, Autocad, Microlog, Access et Excell;
- Ncessite des notions de programmation informatique (Access, Autolisp, etc…);
- Aimer travailler en quipe;
- La nature de travail exige un bilinguisme fonctionnel.
Les candidat(e)s intress(e) ce poste peuvent faire parvenir leur curriculum vitae, avant le 20 octobre 1998, l’adresse suivante:
Mine Louvicourt
5999 3e AVENUE EST, C.P. 2117
VAL D’OR QC J9P 6V2
Une gamme complte d’avantages sociaux ainsi qu’une rmunration tablie en fonction de l’exprience et des ralisations du (de la) candidat(e) sont rattaches ce poste.
Mine Louvicourt souscrit au principe d’quit en matire d’emploi.
Research Director
Placer Dome Inc. is an international mining company primarily involved in gold exploration, development and production. Our head office, located in Vancouver, Canada is currently seeking a seasoned research professional to join our Techno
logy Group.
In this key role, you will be responsible for Research projects and ideas that enable Placer Dome to become the Earth’s Gold Leader. You are passionate about changing the industry by finding more effective and efficient ways to gain resources from the earth in a responsible and environmentally-friendly way. Your focus will be to make our operations more profitable by expanding our current technical and economic reach. You will design and oversee both internal and external research programs that are consistent with Company goals; oversee the research laboratory; keep abreast of relevant research; and maintain a network of contacts in the industry. Importantly, you will work closely with Operations to tailor our R&D efforts to meet their needs, help to implement results of research and communicate the status and progress of research activities throughout the organization.
You have an advanced degree in Mining and Metallurgy, preferably Ph.D., with 15 or more years of experience, including considerable hands-on experience as a Researcher in the gold mining industry. You are open-minded to new ideas, possess superior relationship/team building skills and are willing to travel.
Placer Dome is proud of its part, focused on the present and really excited about its future. Pursue this exciting opportunity by submitting a detailed resume, outlining how you meet the above qualifications to: Placer Dome Inc, Human Resources Department, 1400 – 1055 Dunsmuir Street, PO Box 49330, Bentall Postal Station, Vancouver, BC V7X 1P1. Fax: (604) 661-1593. We regret that we are only able to respond to those under consideration.
Growth in Gold Through Investment in Talent.
Applications Geophysicist
Scintrex is looking for a person to fill the role of applications geophysicist within the Earth Science Instrumentation Division. This position offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity for the appropriate individual. This role includes the training of clients in the operation of geophysical instruments, advising and supporting clients on geophysical methods, researching, writing and presenting technical papers and manuals, as well as involvement in Scintrex’ ongoing Research & Development. The ideal candidate should have a degree in geophysics, a minimum of 5 years field experience operating a variety of geophysical instruments, a proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Human Resources Department
Scintrex Ltd.
222 Snidercroft Rd, Concord,
Ontario L4K 1B5
Telefax 905-669-6403
Kinross Gold Corporation has an exciting and challenging environmental opportunity for the position of:
Environmental Engineer
Reporting to the Environmental Coordinator in Kirkland Lake, the Environmental Engineer will work between the Kirkland and Timmins underground operations. This person will develop a strong understanding of both operations in order to provide project assistance and temporary replacement for site coordinators.
The successful candidate will possess a B.S. in Environmental or a degree in Civil Engineering with 5 years environmental experience ideally in the mining industry. This position requires a strong team player that is able to work closely with senior operating personnel.
- Qualifications include:
- Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop and implement short and long-term goals
- Ability to solve problems in a proactive manner
- Concise organizational and management skills with attention for detail
- Duties include:
- Environmental monitoring and reporting of pertinent data
- Water sampling and flow monitoring
- Monitoring of environmental projects such as reclamation and effluent treatment
- Coordination of other environmental activities throughout the sites.
Please forward your resume to:
Kinross Gold Corporation
Kirkland Lake Operation
P.O. Box 550
Kirkland Lake, Ontario
P2N 3J7
Fax: (705) 568-3136
Applications and/or Resumes should be received before October 16, 1998.
Project Manager
Winspear Resources Ltd., a diamond exploration Company whose efforts at this time are focused in the NWT, is actively seeking a Project Manager. This individual will oversee and coordinate all aspects of permitting, feasibility studies, development, and operation of advanced projects for the company including the Snap Lake project in which Winspear has the majority interest and is Operator. The Project Manager will be responsible for assembling and overseeing a highly motivated and qualified team of professionals capable of achieving these objectives safely, economically and responsibly.
The successful candidate will have at least 15 years of progressive experience in the mining industry with at least 10 years in an operating environment and a proven track record at a senior or general project management level. Previous experience with feasibility and development stage projects, experience with corporate and project management, demonstrated financial and business management abilities, and northern experience will be essential. Experience with diamonds is preferred.
The position will be based in Vancouver although significant travel can be anticipated periodically. An attractive compensation package will be negotiated that will permit the successful candidate to benefit from Corporate growth.
Please reply in confidence to:
P.O. Box 11584
Suite 1410 – 650 W. Georgia Street
Vancouver, B.C.
V6B 4N8
Attention: Vice President, Exploration
Or Fax to: 1 (604) 687-1405
The Northern Miner
Volume 84, Number 34
October 19-25, 1998
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