Exploration Lead

Position Overview

We invite applications for the role of Exploration Lead at Barrick Mining Corporation's Bulyanhulu site in Tanzania. This position is focused on leading exploration efforts to discover world-class orebodies within gold and copper districts. The successful candidate will join a dynamic exploration team combining global resources with local expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of near-mine and regional exploration projects, aligning with country strategy, budgets, and business goals.
• Drive processes from target identification through geological modeling, drilling, and assessment to advance resource discovery and growth.
• Ensure rigorous technical standards in geological interpretations, drilling operations, sampling, quality assurance, and exploration data management.
• Lead, manage, and develop the site exploration team by setting clear responsibilities, encouraging collaboration, technical excellence, and high performance.
• Supervise drilling contractors and consultants to meet safety, productivity, quality, cost, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards including Journey to Zero, Global Drilling Standard, environmental regulations, and applicable ISO requirements.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, forecasts, and operational risks, taking corrective actions as needed to keep projects on track.
• Support external relations such as stakeholder engagement, land access, compensation processes, permitting, and license adherence to allow uninterrupted exploration activities.
• Provide timely and accurate technical, operational, safety, and financial reporting with clear recommendations to senior management.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geoscience from an accredited institution. Advanced degrees (MSc or PhD) are advantageous.
• Between 10 and 15 years of progressive experience in mineral exploration, with a background preferably in orogenic gold systems, VMS, and IRGD deposits.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years in senior technical or project leadership roles managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience leading near-mine and regional exploration programs from target generation to drill evaluation.
• Strong commitment to safety, community engagement, and environmental stewardship.
• Experience in notable exploration districts and Tier 1 ore bodies, with evidenced discovery achievements preferred.
• Thorough understanding of mineralization models and geological processes.
• Competency in integrating geological, geophysical, and geochemical data.
• Extensive field exploration experience in Africa and/or the Middle East.
• Self-driven and discovery-focused with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proficiency in GIS and 3D geological modeling software; familiarity with ArcGIS, Leapfrog Geo, Micromine, and ioGAS considered beneficial.
• Effective communication and reporting skills able to present technical and business information clearly to diverse audiences.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive compensation including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• Opportunity to make significant, lasting contributions.
• Membership in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team.
• Professional growth and learning opportunities with industry peers.
• Access to varied career development possibilities within the company.

Additional Information

Please submit your CV or résumé online before August 31, 2026. Barrick enforces a strict zero-tolerance stance against bribery, fraud, and corruption. Attempts to influence recruitment with illegal inducements will result in disqualification and potential legal consequences. We are committed to ensuring a safe workplace, sending every employee home healthy daily, and creating a sustainable legacy for host communities. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.