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Omico Copper is advancing a copper deposit in Namibia from Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) through feasibility and into production. The project has completed a PEA demonstrating robust economics and is now transitioning into a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) phase, with the objective of delivering a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and securing construction financing.

Namibia is a stable, mining-friendly jurisdiction with well-established regulatory frameworks and strong infrastructure. The project has open resource extensions and near-mine exploration potential that the Chief Geologist will actively manage alongside operational responsibilities, reflecting the Company's intention to appoint a single senior technical leader who can guide the project from resource through to steady-state operations.

The Chief Geologist is the primary geological authority for the project, responsible for all geological activities from early-stage resource development through to production geology and mine operations support. The role bridges exploration, feasibility, and mining — managing the geological model and resource database, leading feasibility study inputs, overseeing grade control and production geology, and ensuring a consistent and well-characterised ore supply to the processing plant throughout the operational life of the mine.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the geological database, including drillhole data, assay results, lithological and structural interpretations, and quality assurance and quality control (QA / QC) records.
• Lead ongoing geological interpretation and update of the 3D geological model.
• Oversee resource estimation processes, ensuring compliance with JORC Code 2012 (or NI 43-101 / SAMREC) reporting standards.
• Review and validate resource classification, grade estimation methodology, and model validation statistics.
• Support Competent Person / Qualified Person sign-off and coordinate with external consultants.
• Lead annual (or more frequent) resource model updates incorporating new drilling, grade control, and reconciliation data to maintain a current and auditable mineral resource statement.

• Design, plan, and supervise infill, extensional, and geotechnical drilling programs aligned with PFS data requirements.
• Manage drill contractors, ensuring safety compliance, operational efficiency, and data quality.
• Supervise core logging, sampling, and sample submission workflows.
• Oversee downhole geophysics acquisition and interpretation.
• Implement and maintain rigorous QA / QC procedures including certified reference materials (CRMs), blanks, and duplicates.
• Plan and sequence grade control drilling programs (reverse circulation (RC) and / or diamond) based on the geological model, resource domains, and mine planning requirements — and manage the full grade control drilling cycle including contractor management, logging, sampling, and data turnaround.

• Recruit, onboard, and mentor grade control geologists, production geologists, and geological technicians to build a capable and safety-focused mine geology team.
• Integrate grade control assay results into the short-term grade control block model and reconcile continuously with the mine resource model to identify and explain grade and tonnage variances.
• Deliver the short-term grade control model to the mine planning and fleet management system (e.g. Dispatch, Modular, Wenco) to ensure the practical daily and weekly mining plan reflects actual ore geometry.
• Plan and delineate ore blocks; define ore / waste boundaries on bench faces and ensure mining contractors follow the geological plan and dig limits.
• Manage production geologists to guarantee a consistent, well-characterised ore supply to the mill — including real-time monitoring of ore quality and timely communication of any short-term changes in ore type, grade, or hardness to the processing department.
• Liaise closely with the Metallurgy and Processing teams to flag blending requirements, ore variability, and any geologically-driven changes to feed characteristics that may affect plant performance.
• Conduct and report monthly mine-to-mill reconciliation with the processing department, comparing geological model predictions against actual mill feed, recovery, and production data; identify root causes of discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Provide timely geological input into short-term (weekly / monthly), medium-term (quarterly), and long-term (annual / life-of-mine) mine plans to ensure consistent ore supply, sequencing integrity, and that mining activities are aligned with the geological model.

• Implement and control a geotechnical monitoring program for open pit walls, utilising appropriate technologies including slope stability radar (SSR / IBIS), LiDAR survey, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) / drone-based photogrammetric monitoring.
• Interpret geotechnical monitoring data, identify early warning indicators of slope instability, and escalate to the Geotechnical Engineer and Mine Manager in accordance with the site trigger action response plan (TARP).
• Monitor hydrogeological conditions within and surrounding the pit, assess the impact of pore water pressure on pit wall stability, and collaborate with the Geotechnical team and Hydrogeologist on the design and implementation of long-term pit dewatering and depressurisation programs.
• Ensure geotechnical and hydrogeological monitoring obligations are integrated into the mine plan and that findings are incorporated into ongoing pit design reviews.

• Provide geological inputs to the PFS and DFS including geological sections, block model delivery, variography, and pit optimisation data.
• Liaise with mining engineers, metallurgists, environmental specialists, and geotechnical engineers on domain definition, ore / waste classification, and pit design parameters.
• Contribute to mine planning through mineralogical and geochemical characterisation studies.
• Support metallurgical test work by ensuring representative and well-characterised sample selection.

• Recruit, onboard, and mentor geologists and geological technicians to build a capable and safety-focused exploration geology team.
• Develop and execute near-mine and regional exploration programs to identify satellite deposits and resource extensions.
• Manage soil geochemistry, geological mapping, trenching, and geophysical survey programs.
• Identify and evaluate new drill targets using structural, geochemical, and geophysical data integration.
• Manage near-mine exploration efforts with the specific objective of replacing and growing the resource base in parallel with active mining operations; ensure near-mine drill programs are optimally integrated with the mine schedule to minimise operational conflict.
• Prepare and present exploration results and resource growth strategies to management and board.

• Author and review technical reports including JORC / NI 43-101-compliant resource reports, exploration updates, and internal technical memos.
• Ensure all public disclosures comply with applicable securities and reporting codes.
• Maintain comprehensive and auditable geological records per industry best practice.
• Prepare technical sections for investor presentations, regulatory submissions, and financing documentation.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team including senior, project, and junior geologists, field technicians, and core handlers.
• Recruit and develop geology personnel as the project transitions to operations; establish clear roles, workflows, and performance standards for the geology teams.
• Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and support career development, with a commitment to the development of Namibian nationals.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, safety, and ethical conduct.
• Manage relationships with government geology departments, local communities, and academic institutions.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of mining best-practice Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards, particularly as they apply to open pit operations, drill-and-blast environments, and working on active mine benches — in full compliance with the Namibian Minerals Act, Mine Health and Safety regulations, and company standards.
• Champion a proactive safety culture within the geology department.
• Participate in site safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure environmental obligations related to drilling and exploration activities are met, including rehabilitation of disturbances.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Geology, Geological Sciences, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in the mining industry, with at least 5 years in a senior geological role on base-metals (copper preferred) projects.
• Demonstrated experience in resource estimation and geological modelling (Leapfrog Geo, Vulcan, Datamine, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in open pit mine geology, grade control, and / or production geology — including design and management of grade control drilling programs, grade control model updates, ore block definition, and mine-to-mill reconciliation.
• Proven experience managing drilling campaigns and geological teams on greenfield or brownfield projects.
• Working knowledge of NI 43-101, JORC Code 2012, or SAMREC reporting standards.
• Sound understanding of copper deposit geology including supergene / hypogene systems and structural controls.
• Demonstrated experience working through at least one PEA-to-PFS or PFS-to-DFS project transition.
• Familiarity with geotechnical and slope monitoring technologies (slope radar, LiDAR, UAV photogrammetry) and appreciation of the interaction between geology, hydrogeology, and pit wall stability.
• Strong knowledge of open pit mine planning processes including short-, medium-, and long-term planning cycles, and the role of geology in ore supply planning to the mill.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa, with Namibia-specific experience highly advantageous.
• Postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD) in Economic Geology, Structural Geology, or related field.
• Eligibility for or current registration as a Competent Person (AusIMM, GSSA, PGeo, or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience with mine fleet management and mine planning systems (e.g. Modular Mining, Wenco, Deswik, MineSight, or equivalent) and integration of geological models into operational mine plans.
• Experience establishing a mine geology function from scratch, including building grade control workflows and recruiting mine geology teams for a new operation.
• Proficiency in geostatistical software (Isatis, SGeMS, or equivalent) and 3D modelling platforms.
• Experience with geometallurgy and linking geological domains to metallurgical performance.
• Familiarity with Namibian Mining Act, environmental legislation, and community engagement protocols.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Advanced geological modelling and interpretation.
• Resource estimation and geostatistics.
• Grade control programme design and management.
• Short-term grade control modelling and reconciliation.
• Mine-to-mill reconciliation and ore supply planning.
• Geotechnical and slope monitoring.
• Hydrogeological assessment.
• Drilling programme design and QA/QC.
• Feasibility study data delivery.
• JORC and NI 43-101 reporting.
• Strategic thinking and geological vision.
• Team leadership, mentoring, and recruitment.
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Decision-making under operational pressure.
• Stakeholder and processing plant liaison.
• Health, safety, environment, integrity, and professional ethics.

Work Schedule
• Roster: (to be determined)
• Flexibility required during intensive drilling campaigns, grade control pushes, or feasibility milestones.
• Periodic travel to company head office, capital markets meetings, and consultant engagements.
Remuneration
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and the expanded scope of the role.
• Performance-based bonus aligned with resource growth, grade control accuracy, reconciliation performance, and project advancement milestones.
• Accommodation and meals provided on-site.
• Return flights to point of hire (for expatriate hires).
• Medical insurance, emergency evacuation coverage, and personal accident insurance.
Namibian Employment Considerations
• The Company is committed to progressive Namibianisation in compliance with the Namibian Minerals Policy and Affirmative Action Act.
• Namibian nationals and candidates with relevant in-country experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The successful candidate must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Namibian work permit if not a Namibian citizen.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following to the Human Resources department:




Email: recruitment@omicocopper.com



• Curriculum Vitae (CV) — maximum 6 pages.
• Covering letter addressing the key requirements of the role.
• Copies of relevant academic certificates and professional memberships.
• Contact details for three professional referees (referees will not be contacted without prior consent).
• Applications should be submitted by email with the subject line: “Application — Chief Geologist, Namibia Copper Project”.

Closing Date: 30 Septmber 2026




Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Company reserves the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified.


Equal Opportunity Statement
• The Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organisation. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.