- Date: 01 Nov 2026
- Location: Nth America
- Work Type: Permanent / Full Time
- TSXV Copper-Gold Explorer
- USA Based Projects
Iron Cove Global is currently supporting a funded, TSXV-listed copper-gold explorer with the appointment of a
VP Exploration to lead exploration across its portfolio of projects in the United States.
The Role Reporting to the President & CEO, you will own exploration strategy and execution across the company’s US copper-gold portfolio:
- Target generation, ranking and drill prioritisation across a multi-project land package
- Direct, hands-on interrogation of all exploration datasets — geochemistry, geophysics, structural and drilling
- Design and delivery of drill programmes, including QA/QC, data management, safety performance and delivery against planned metres
- Leadership of in-country geological teams, field contractors and external consultants
- Exploration budgeting, permitting oversight and cost-per-metre discipline
- Board and investor reporting, including technical presentation material, NI 43-101 compliance and exploration results releases
- Technical input to project generation, due diligence and M&A opportunities
The Criteria - Degree in Geology, Earth Sciences or a related discipline; P.Geo or equivalent professional registration
- 15+ years in mineral exploration, ideally with notable copper-gold experience.
- Demonstrated ownership of target generation and drill programme design, not just execution
- Working knowledge of US permitting, land tenure and federal/state regulatory frameworks
- Personal, working fluency in QGIS and either Leapfrog or Micromine
- Track record leading and building geological teams in remote, high-tempo environments
- Board and investor-facing communication skills, with experience as a Qualified Person under NI 43-101
Based in North America, with willingness to spent time in the field across the company’s US projects and the remainder from your home location. A competitive remuneration package will be offered in line with experience.
If the mentioned opportunity sounds interesting, we encourage you to apply using the provided link. Alternatively, resume applications and enquiries can be directed to Dan McComb via
dan.mccomb@ironcoveglobal.com or
+61 415 400 083.
Iron Cove Global – Mining Search is an Australia-based, globally-focused mining recruitment & executive search firm. Should you be interested to learn about this role or other opportunities we may be working on, please get in touch.
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