Job description
At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the "First Quantum Way". Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results. Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That's how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
Purpose of the role
First Quantum is a multinational company driven by an entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to technical excellence, environmental stewardship, and community well-being. Boldness, intelligence, and drive are inherent in the way we operate. The Principal Geologist, Geometallurgy reports to the Group Manager, Mine Geology and Mineral Resources and is a key member of the Group Mining Engineering senior management team. The position provides leadership and expertise in geometallurgy and geoscience to support and guide Mineral Resource estimates of metallurgical variables across global operations. A focus of this role is building strong relationships with site teams and influencing stakeholders to enhance value creation in both processing and mining through the geometallurgical function.
Job & Candidate Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Uphold and promote a strong THINK safety culture.
Plan, lead and manage geometallurgical work, including related work of others.
Mentor and support site-based teams, ensuring high technical standards.
Support and assist with maintaining standards and quality of consistent data collection and secure database data.
Oversee geometallurgical domaining, geological modelling, met variables/grade estimation, resource classification, and inputs for public disclosure in accordance with CIM definitions and NI ****** requirements.




Support near mine geometallurgical and Mineral Resource development, including drilling programs, geological mapping, geometallurgical sampling and testing, geochemical and geophysical data acquisitions.
Supports planning, blasting, mining and processing with relevant and timely geometallurgical block model information with a focus on integrated geometallurgical information.
Work will mostly be on‐site in developing the geometallurgical functions required for integration into resource estimates, planning, ore control, mining and processing with the overall objective of delivering to plan.
Ensures alignment between Ore Control and Resource estimates, as is particularly relevant to geometallurgical data/estimates.
Identifies feasible metal opportunities, together with assisting in the development thereof.
Assists with effective communication of key performance metrics relevant to the mining geology function.
Qualifications Required
A tertiary degree in geoscience.
Membership of a Recognized Professional Organisation (ROPO) as per NI******.
A recognised certificate/qualification or training in Geostatistics.
A recognised certificate/qualification in Geometallurgy would be a distinct advantage.
Experience & Skills Required
A minimum of 10 years relevant experience, including 5+ years in a senior geometallurgy/geology role.
Copper and nickel base metal geology is preferable
Open‐pit production exposure
Geometallurgical domaining and ore performance
Geological data collection
Database management
Geology knowledge and 3D modelling
Geostatistics
Ore control and ore tracking
Reconciliation, and General work planning.




Management and leadership skills, including: Leadership for motivating, goal setting and decision making
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Informed decision making
Strategic thinking for identifying trends impacting longer‐term planning
Emotional intelligence including self‐awareness and managing the emotions of others
Delegation, and Conflict management.
Knowledge of relevant production software (Datamine, Leapfrog, Datashed, Snowden Supervisor, RMSP or other relevant mining software).
Behavioural Traits Required
Ability to work with teams within a multi-cultural and diverse setting
Integrity – demonstrated ability to act with integrity, honesty and ethically
Adaptability to new ideas and technology
Pragmatism
A positive attitude with optimism and drive
A passion for the development and mentoring of people.
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is a global mining company producing copper and nickel, as well as gold and cobalt. Our growing portfolio of operations and projects spans four continents and employs around 20,000 people. We are well-known for our 'can do' attitude and specialist technical, project management, engineering, construction and operational skills, which allow us to develop and successfully run complex mines and minerals processing plants. We strive to go beyond the goals set by other companies. After 25 years of operations we are now one of the world's top 10 copper producers and we focus on providing a tangible benefit from everything we do for employees, investors and the many communities that host our operations. From our initial operation reprocessing tailings facilities in Zambia, to the recently completed giant Cobre Panama operation, we have recorded many significant commercial and technical achievements over the past two decades. By ****, the combined output of our mines will be more than 800,000 tonnes of copper per year.
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📌 Principal Geologist, Geometallurgy (Perth)
🏢 First Quantum Minerals
📍 Perth