Resource Reporting & Compliance Manager

Position Overview

The Resource Reporting & Compliance Manager is a pivotal senior technical role within Exploration Planning and Reporting Division. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the integrity accuracy and regulatory compliance of all Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates across multi-commodity project portfolio from early-stage exploration through to feasibility and operating mine stages.

The role demands a credentialed Competent Person (CP) or Qualified Person (QP) with deep expertise in multi-commodity resource estimation international reporting code compliance (JORC NI 43-101 SAMREC) and the leadership capability to build and manage a high-performing technical team. The incumbent will be a key technical interface between and its investors joint venture partners and government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Mineral Resource Estimation and Modelling

Lead the preparation peer review and formal sign-off of Mineral Resource estimates across

base and precious metal (Cu Au Ag Zn Pb Cr) and multi-commodity projects.

Direct geological domain wireframe modelling radiography and grade interpolation using industry-standard geo statistical methods (Ordinary Rigging ID2/ID3 MIK Uniform Conditioning Simulation).

Oversee block model construction grade capping/outlier analysis resource classification (Inferred Indicated Measured) and formal model auditing.

Manage pit shell optimization (Whittle / Lerchs-Grossmann) and cut-off grade analysis to underpin RPEEE determinations for open pit and underground scenarios.

Collaborate with Mining Engineering on Ore Reserve conversion reconciliation programs and grade control model updates.

Ensure all resource models are documented version-controlled and fit-for-purpose for mine planning feasibility studies and investor reporting.

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting

Act as or directly supervise the Competent Person (JORC 2012 / SAMREC) and Qualified Person (NI 43-101) for all disclosures of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.

Prepare and review JORC Table 1 disclosures NI 43-101 Technical Reports and SAMREC-compliant reporting documents.

Maintain a company-wide compliance register tracking resource statement validity and scheduled review dates.

Monitor amendments to JORC NI 43-101 SAMREC and emerging codes updating internal standards and templates accordingly.

Support due diligence processes for project acquisitions farm-ins divestments and royalty/streaming transactions.

Coordinate independent external resource audits and manage responses to auditor findings.

Team Leadership & Technical Standards

Recruit develop and lead a team of resource geologists geo statisticians and database specialists within the Exploration Department.

Champion Omani national talent development through structured mentoring on-the-job training and succession planning.

Establish and enforce company-wide resource estimation guidelines QA/QC protocols and data management standards.

Implement and maintain best-practice drill hole database management systems and model version control.

Conduct internal technical audits of resource estimates and data quality across the project portfolio.

Promote a culture of technical rigor continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the geology and technical services function.

Stakeholder Engagement & Project Support

Present resource updates technical findings and compliance status to the Senior Management and where it is required to the Board Ministry of Energy and Minerals and external investors.

Act as the primary technical interface with joint venture partners and international co-investors on resource and reserve matters.

Prepare resource-related content for annual reports investor presentations JORC/NI 43-101 technical reports and regulatory submissions.

Support the evaluation of new project opportunities within Oman and abroad

Contribute to ESG reporting by providing transparent accurate resource depletion and mine life data where required or requested by subsidiary companies or JV partners.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree or higher in Geology Geo statistics or a related geo science discipline.

Minimum 1215 years of progressive experience in mineral resource estimation with at least 5 years in a senior lead or managerial capacity.

Formally credentialed Competent Person (CP) under JORC and/or SAMREC and Qualified Person (QP) under NI 43-101 with a verifiable track record of signing off publicly disclosed Mineral Resource statements.

Demonstrated multi-commodity experience covering precious metals (Au Ag) and base metals (Cu Zn Pb); familiarity with poly metallic NSR-based reporting is advantageous.

Advanced proficiency in resource estimation software: Leapfrog Geo/Edge Micro mine or equivalent industry platforms.

Expert-level geo statistical capability: experimental and modeled radiography ringing (OK SK UK IK) conditional simulation and resource classification criteria.

Proven experience with pit shell optimization (Whittle NPV Scheduler Geovia) and open pit / underground cut-off grade analysis.

Thorough knowledge of JORC 2012 NI 43-101 and SAMREC reporting requirements and experience preparing compliant technical documentation

Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills

Postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD) in Geo statistics Economic Geology or a closely related discipline.

Membership of a recognized professional body: AusIMM (CP) AIG SME (RM/RG) GSSA or PGeo/ registration.

Working experience in the Middle East Arabian Peninsula or MENA region; familiarity with Omans geological setting (politesse VMS snark epidermal cryogenic gold) is a distinct advantage.

Experience with underground stop optimization tools (MSO / EWS) for narrow-vein or massive sulfide deposits.

Exposure to resource-related M&A due diligence farm-in negotiations or royalty transaction support.