Chifeng Gold's Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company (LXML) operates the Sepon Gold and Copper Operation, located in Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR. We are committed to the development of Laos through our production of copper and gold, while striving for business excellence throughout the business.

This is an overseas based FIFO position located in Laos PDR.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join us during the growth phase of our business and champion diversity through all stages of our recruitment.

Reporting to the Principal Process Engineer, the Senior Metallurgist - Research will deliver assigned ore characterisation, metallurgical research and testwork programs supporting Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve evaluation, pre-feasibility studies (PFS), feasibility studies (FS), future project development and long-term processing improvement. The role will analyse ore variability and prepare flowsheet options, process design inputs and technical recommendations for new deposits, the existing Processing Plant, low-grade stockpiles and TSF retreatment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

- Plan and deliver ore characterisation, variability, laboratory, pilot and plant testwork programs safely, on schedule and within approved scope and budget.
- Analyse metallurgical performance, including recovery, throughput, grind, reagent, water and energy requirements, impurity behaviour and key process constraints.
- Prepare quality-assured metallurgical inputs for Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve evaluation, concept studies,



pre-feasibility studies and feasibility studies.
- Investigate flowsheet options, emerging technologies and alternative processing approaches, considering technical performance, scale-up risk, operability, safety, environmental impact, cost and value.
- Prepare and review mass and water balances, Process Design Criteria (PDC), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), process descriptions and equipment-sizing inputs, and provide metallurgical input to Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs;) and control philosophy.
- Coordinate external laboratories, consultants, universities and technology providers, ensuring methods, data and technical deliverables meet the required quality, schedule and cost expectations.
- Work closely with the Study Team, Growth Project Team, Processing Projects, Metallurgy and Operations teams, Geology, Resource and Reserve, Mining and Maintenance to translate approved findings into studies, trials and operating improvements.
- Supervise and develop two direct reports while demonstrating visible safety leadership across sampling, laboratory, pilot and plant-trial activities.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Processing,



Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline; a relevant postgraduate research qualification is advantageous.
- Minimum eight years' relevant experience in mineral processing, metallurgy or process engineering, including substantial hands-on responsibility for metallurgical research, testwork or process development.
- Demonstrated experience designing and interpreting ore characterisation and variability testwork, converting results into practical flowsheet recommendations, and preparing or reviewing mass balances, PDCs, PFDs and metallurgical inputs to P&IDs.;
- Strong knowledge of gold and copper processing flowsheets, including comminution, classification, flotation, oxidation or pre-treatment, leaching, solid-liquid separation, water and reagent systems and process control.
- Proven ability to supervise technical staff, coordinate specialist service providers and communicate clear technical recommendations in a remote, multicultural operating environment.
- Operating-site, pilot-plant, commissioning or plant-trial experience in gold and/or copper processing is strongly preferred, together with a high standard of written and spoken English.

An attractive salary package, including performance-based incentives and other benefits, are on the offer for this role. This is a great chance to join an existing world class mining operation and contribute towards the ongoing development of the biggest and best mining company in the Lao PDR.

📌 Senior Metallurgist (Perth)
🏢 Lane Xang Minerals Limited
📍 Perth