Asante Gold Corporation is a gold exploration, development and operating company with a high-quality portfolio of projects and mines in Ghana. Asante is currently operating the Bibiani and Chirano Gold Mines and continues with detailed technical studies at its Kubi Gold Project for early production.
All mines and projects are located on the prolific Bibiani and Ashanti Gold Belts. Asante is also exploring its Keyhole, Fahiakoba, and Betenase projects for new discoveries, all adjoining or along strike of major gold mines near the centre of Ghana’s Golden Triangle. Asante is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange, the Ghana Stock Exchange and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. We co-listed our shares on the Ghana Stock Exchange to allow a whole new group of Ghanaian investors the opportunity to invest in the growth of their own local gold mining industry.
Asante has an experienced and skilled team of mine finders, builders and operators, with extensive experience in Ghana. Our experienced team members are our most precious asset, having discovered, explored and developed more than 24Moz of gold resources and reserves in Ghana; and having managed Ghana’s largest underground mine.
About This Role
Responsible for facilitating the optimal extraction of gold ore from the Mine Operations by providing strategic mine planning and scheduling expertise to achieve medium to long-term production and development targets.
Support corporate feasibility study and technical due diligence efforts including preparation of Open pit & Underground mine designs, costs and schedules.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure relevant Safety, Mining and other statutory Codes and Regulations remain in full compliance at the workplace.
- Accept personal responsibility for the health and safety of every employee under or assigned to his/her supervision.
- Maintain and manage agreed projects to improve the Metallurgical performance of the plant within established operational parameters to ensure identified target are met ensuring maximum metal extraction at minimal cost.
- Provide technical resource and information for the Production and Maintenance Departments as and when required for the purpose of optimizing productivity, resolving key issues on the plant and minimizing consumable and reagent usage.
- To review and approve Metallurgical Accounting by ensuring all correct metallurgical data are entered and balanced for daily, weekly, monthly production and forecast reports.
- Execute accurate performance and environmental monitoring through sampling and analytical procedures cost effectively with regards to high level of safety of self and fellow employees.
- Generate prompt and precise metallurgical reports.
- Assist in the preparation of production forecast, process operating budgets and monthly process reports.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement programs which will assist in enhancing the performance of the Chirano process plant operation.
- Ensure gold room duties are carried out effectively and safely as well as bullion documentations and shipments are done within stipulated time.
- Responsible for Metallurgical Laboratory and personnel to perform metallurgical test work and routine metallurgical functions as required.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor or authorized delegate.
Education, Work Experience & Key Competencies
- First degree in Metallurgical/Mineral Engineering or its equivalent or related field of study from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of five (5) years' working experience in a Senior Plant Metallurgist Metallurgical/Mineral Engineering or its equivalent position on a CIL / CIP gold plant.
- Must possess MINCOM certification.
- Must have in-depth knowledge in Metallurgical accounting, CIL/CIP plant optimization, Metallurgical Test works procedures and metallurgical laboratory management.
- Must have in-depth knowledge in the usage of AAS machine for analysis.
- Must possess strong metallurgical analysis background.
- Applicant should be a good team player and willing to work beyond normal working hours if the need arise.
- The applicant must be proactive and have the drive to initiate for challenging works.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office – Advanced Excel, projects and power point.
- Possess a valid Ghanaian Driver’s License with good and defensive driving skills.