Data Analysis & Planning Manager
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Job Summary
Position Overview
The Data Analysis and Planning Manager is responsible for managing the exploration data ecosystem including geological databases data integration quality control and advanced exploration data analysis to support strategic exploration planning and decision-making.
The role ensures that all exploration datasetsincluding geological geochemical geophysical drilling and remote sensing dataare captured validated integrated and analyzed to generate high-quality insights that guide exploration targeting and project advancement.
The position plays a key role in transforming exploration data into actionable intelligence supporting both greenfields exploration and resource development activities.
Key Responsibilities
Exploration Data Management
Oversee the design implementation and maintenance of the corporate exploration database system.
Ensure accurate capture storage validation and integrity of all exploration datasets.
Establish and enforce data governance protocols QA/QC procedures and database standards.
Manage integration of multi-disciplinary datasets including:
o Geological mapping
o Drilling data
o Geochemistry
o Geophysics
o Remote sensing
o Structural data
Ensure proper documentation metadata management and version control of exploration data.
Data Analysis & Target Generation
Conduct advanced analysis of geological geochemical and geophysical datasets to identify exploration targets.
Apply statistical spatial and machine-learning techniques where appropriate to support mineral prospectivity analysis.
Generate integrated interpretation outputs including:
o Prospectivity maps
o Target ranking models
o Geochemical anomaly analysis
o Structural and alteration interpretation
Support multidisciplinary targeting workshops.
Reporting and Visualization
Develop dashboards maps and analytical reports to support decision-making.
Deliver clear visualizations of exploration results and targets to senior management.
Support internal reporting and external technical reporting where required.
Technology & Systems Development
Evaluate and implement modern data management and analytics technologies.
Improve workflows for data integration automation and analytics.
Work with IT teams to maintain secure and scalable exploration data systems.
Collaboration
Work closely with:
o Exploration geologists
o Resource geologists
o GIS specialists
o Geophysicists
o Data scientists
Support data requirements for resource estimation and technical studies.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors degree in Geology Geological Engineering Geo science Geo informatics Data Science or Earth Sciences (Masters preferred).
Minimum 10 years of experience in:
o Exploration database management
o Geological data analysis
o Mineral exploration data integration
o Experience working with large multi-disciplinary exploration datasets.
Experience in base metals precious metals or critical minerals exploration preferred.
Key Competencies
Exploration data integration
Mineral productivity analysis
Geospatial analytics
Data governance and QA/QC
Exploration program design support
Analytical and strategic thinking
Strong communication and visualization skills
Ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights
Cross-functional collaboration
Attention to detail and data integrity
Key Deliverables
Fully functional and well-governed exploration database system
High-quality exploration datasets ready for interpretation and reporting
Prospective analysis and target generation outputs
Data-driven insights supporting exploration planning and resource growth
Required Skills:
Education Bachelors degree in geology. Qualification in Economic Geology will be an added advantage. Minimum 10 years of experience as an exploration geologist with increasing levels of responsibility is preferred. Exposure to sedimentary basins and associated commercial deposits. Multiple commodities including various industrial minerals (dolomite gypsum silica limestone phosphate olivine soda ash). Experience with green energy minerals and REE will be well regarded Special Skills & Knowledge: Knowledge of mineral deposits sedimentary basin analysis and models and exploration methods used to evaluate and discover industrial mineral deposits. Ability to identify various minerals that are used in industrial applications and instruct staff to recognize favourable geologic settings for exploration. Understanding of the technical and economic attributes of industrial minerals and granular and crushed rock aggregate Being fit to conduct exertive field work. General understanding of mining operations. Good working knowledge and skills with GIS MX Deposit and Leapfrog software Experience in due diligence activities and auditing. NI 43-101 JORC Technical report writing
