Principal Geoscientist Global Exploration Opportunities
About The Position
The Principal Geoscientist, Global Exploration Opportunities is a senior technical authority responsible for identifying, evaluating, and advancing high-value global exploration opportunities that support Newmont’s growth strategy. The role provides expert geoscience leadership across acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, and organic exploration initiatives, helping shape investment decisions and build a portfolio of world-class gold and gold-rich copper opportunities. Based at Newmont’s Denver, Colorado corporate headquarters with hybrid-work flexibility, this enterprise-level role operates globally across multiple regions, cultures, and regulatory environments. It works closely with geographically dispersed technical and business teams and provides strategic support for organic and inorganic growth opportunities. Domestic and international travel is required.
Requirements
- Postgraduate qualification in Geology, Geoscience, Geophysics, or a related Earth Science discipline.
- Recognized global expertise in applying and developing geophysical and geological frameworks, mineral systems analysis, and exploration targeting methodologies.
- At least 15 years of progressive global mineral exploration experience, including leadership in identifying, evaluating, and advancing opportunities across multiple jurisdictions.
- Demonstrated track record in gold and gold-rich copper systems, supporting discoveries, project advancement, technical evaluations, and investment decisions.
- Extensive experience conducting technical due diligence for acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, and earn-in opportunities.
- Deep understanding of the mineral resource development lifecycle, from grassroots exploration through resource definition and production.
- Advanced expertise integrating geological, geophysical, geochemical, remote sensing, and spatial datasets into exploration models.
- Strong proficiency with 3D geological modeling, targeting workflows, volumetric analysis, and value estimation tools such as Leapfrog Edge.
- Ability to evaluate geological, technical, commercial, jurisdictional, and ESG risks in exploration opportunities.
- Strong knowledge of global exploration governance, public disclosure standards, mineral reporting codes including JORC and NI 43-101, and industry best practices.
- Established credibility and professional reputation within the global exploration and mining industry.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including presenting complex technical concepts to executive and non-technical audiences.
- Experience working successfully across diverse cultural, regulatory, and geopolitical environments.
- English fluency is required.
Nice To Haves
- MSc or PhD in Geology, Geoscience, Geophysics, or a related Earth Science discipline.
- Additional languages are considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Lead the screening, ranking, and technical evaluation of global early-stage exploration opportunities.
- Apply mineral systems frameworks, prospectivity models, and 3D geological modeling techniques to generate and evaluate targets.
- Conduct technical due diligence for acquisitions, joint ventures, earn-in agreements, and other strategic growth opportunities.
- Develop and improve opportunity evaluation frameworks, KPIs, ranking methodologies, and decision-support tools.
- Deliver investment-quality technical assessments and recommendations for leadership decision-making.
- Collaborate with Greenfields Exploration, Geosciences, Corporate Development, Projects & Studies, Legal, Sustainability, and External Relations teams.
- Maintain current knowledge of emerging exploration districts, competitor activity, and global opportunity pipelines.
- Support exploration planning and value enhancement initiatives across development-stage assets.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with mining companies, exploration partners, government agencies, research institutions, and industry networks.
- Mentor and coach geoscientists and foster technical excellence and collaboration across global teams.
- Incorporate ESG, permitting, stakeholder, and social license considerations into opportunity assessments and recommendations.
- Prepare and present executive-level reports, investment reviews, and technical presentations for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus based on company and personal performance.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Health savings or reimbursement accounts.
- 401(k).
- Pension.
- Paid time off.
- Family leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
