exploration geologist
Exploration geologists examine and prospect for mineral deposits. They identify, define and obtain legal title to an economically viable mineral deposit. They are responsible for design, management and execution of the exploration programme.
Also called: senior mine geologist, exploration geology science researcher, exploration geological consultant, minerals engineer, exploration geology research scientist, wellsite geologist, economic geologist, exploration geology scientist
- 19
- essential skills
- 5
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 2114
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- mine geologist6 skills in common
- geochemist5 skills in common
- environmental geologist4 skills in common
- mine manager4 skills in common
- environmental mining engineer3 skills in common
- mine development engineer3 skills in common
- mining geotechnical engineer3 skills in common
- youth centre manager3 skills in common
Essential skills
19- address problems critically
- advise on geology for mineral extraction
- apply strategic thinking
- build business relationships
- communicate on minerals issues
- communicate on the environmental impact of mining
- complete initial resource statements
- conduct environmental site assessments
- determine characteristics of mineral deposits
- evaluate mineral resources
- examine geochemical samples
- geology
- interface with anti-mining lobbyists
- interpret geophysical data
- minerals laws
- model mineral deposits
- negotiate land access
- negotiate land acquisition
- use earth sciences tools
Optional skills
5No account needed to start
How close are you to being a exploration geologist?
MyNodes reads your CV once, maps it to this same taxonomy, and shows you which roles you are already closest to and the few skills that would open the most doors. The file is deleted as soon as it has been read.