PanAust Limited is a leading copper-gold producer in Southeast Asia. The company is registered on the Australian Securities Exchange and is a constituent of the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index.
PanAust has its headquarters in Brisbane and holds mineral assets in the Lao PDR and Thailand. The Company’s major asset is the 2,636 square kilometre Phu Bia Contract Area located in the Lao PDR.
PanAust's interests in Laos are held via the Lao-registered company, Phu Bia Mining Limited (PBM). The Government of Laos has exercised a right to acquire a 10% interest in PBM. PanAust owns the remaining 90%. The Lao Government acquisition cost will be funded through its 10% share of future dividends paid by PBM.
Within the Phu Bia Contract Area, lies the Phu Kham Operation which comprises the large low-cost Phu Kham Copper-Gold Operation and a Heap Leach gold operation. Production of copper-gold concentrate at Phu Kham commenced in April 2008, transforming the Company into a significant copper concentrate producer.
In addition to these two mineral assets, PanAust has identified several promising exploration targets within its Lao Contract Area and is undertaking a feasibility study at the Ban Houayxai gold-silver deposit. In northern Thailand, PanAust is undertaking a feasibility study at the Puthep Copper Project.
The Company can earn a 51% interest in the Project by completing the study and has further options to acquire a total 60% to 70% interest. As at 31 December 2008, PanAust had a 33.17% interest in the Puthep Copper Project and, subject to a confirmatory audit, a right to a shareholding of 49%.
Mine Geologist
Post Date: 07-Oct-12- Embark on your new expatriate career with a leading mining company in Laos
- My geology for a large open cut copper mine, major focus on new grade control system
- Attractive fly in, flies out roster and conditions, modern camp facilities
This is an exciting time to join Phu Bia Mining in a dynamic industry. Our Phu Kham Copper-Gold Operation is in its fifth year of production, our new Ban Hua Yai Gold-Silver Operation has just commenced production and we have a pipeline of exploration projects in Laos.
We are a growing company, offering experienced professionals from the South East Asian region the opportunity to work as an expatriate in Laos, only a short flight from Thailand, the Philippines, China and Indonesia. By joining the Phu Bia Mining team and working in a multi-cultural environment, you will play a key role in the further development of our projects and our Lao staff to develop their experience in mining.
You will be supported by experienced, senior expatriates who will provide you with further training and development in your discipline. You will be rewarded with a generous salary (including potential tax advantages) and benefits package so that you can build a financial future for you and your family.
As an equal opportunity employer, we offer both men and women many different career opportunities at our mine and exploration sites and in our Vientiane office, working on a fly in, fly out the roster. Our modern mine camps provide a range of Asian and Western food, sport and recreational facilities and housekeeping services.
As an equal opportunity employer, we offer both men and women many different career opportunities at our mine and exploration sites and in our Vientiane office, working on a fly in, fly out the roster. Our modern mine camps provide a range of Asian and Western food, sport and recreational facilities and housekeeping services.
This position is based at our Phu Kham Copper-Gold Operation, located approximately 120km north of the Lao capital, Vientiane. Phu Kham is a conventional open cut mine producing over 60,000 tonnes of copper concentrate annually. The process plant, which has a design capacity of 12 million tonnes per annum of ore, comprises an SAG mill and ball mill grinding circuit, each rated at 13 megawatts, with copper and precious metal recovery by flotation.
Reporting to the Senior Resource Geologist, you will be responsible not only for geological mapping, wireframe, and interpretation but also performing the grade control and ore body modelling for Phu Kham operation.
You will be actively involved in the implementation of a new customised integrated grade control system and mine-economics drove grade control process. This position will also manage the geology supervisor and technicians in executing the daily tasks.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Perform geological mapping, wireframe, and interpretation to enhance understanding of geological control on ore and waste
- Provide grade control modelling and minimize or perimeter design loss and dilution
- Establish and implement in BMRE grade control system
- Manage and supervise on QA/QC samples control and send some samples to Umpire Laboratory
- Provide technical and geological supports to the Mining and Metallurgy departments
- Deliver geologically and operational training to the geology supervisors and technicians
To be successful in this role, you will require:
- Degree qualification in geosciences
- Considerable experience in mine geology for an open-cut mining operation with a large multinational mining contractor or owner miner
- Proven experience and understanding of Surpac, Datamine or similar mining software package
- Strong skills in grade control modelling coupled with excellent analytical and interpretation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Unwavering commitment to safety and the development of our National employees
Please apply online at www.panaust.com.au/current-vacancies
Qualifications : Degree
Yr Exp : 5 years
Job Location : Overseas
Monthly Salary Range : Negotiable
Job Type : Contract
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