Full-Time
Manager – Western Australia
Utilizes big data and AI for efficient mineral exploration
Expert
Remote
- At least 10 years of experience conducting mineral exploration in Western Australia, ideally having run exploration programs in remote environments
- Demonstrated commitment to high standards of health & safety in the workplace
- Demonstrated experience with the Western Australian business and personnel infrastructure
- Familiarity with stakeholders in the Western Australia mineral exploration industry
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, think critically, and solve problems
- Ability to work effectively independently with limited supervision
- Enjoyment in working with people in a wide variety of disciplines
- Interest in contributing broadly to the success of the company and eager to pitch in where needed
- Flexible schedule to accommodate semi-frequent calls with North America
- [Resident in Western Australia and a legal authorization to work therein]
- Managing safe, conscientious, and effective mineral exploration operations for KoBold Metals' Australia projects, often in remote environments
- Help build corporate presence in the country, including establishing bank accounts, renting facilities, securing permits and licenses, and recruiting staff
- Sourcing and securing local vendors to carry out the execution of field operations
- Arranging for the shipment of equipment and material to and from KoBold's project sites
- Working with our Director of Mineral Rights, secure exploration rights of both open ground and acquisitions and/or partnerships with existing claims holders
- Working with our Director of Community Engagement, represent KoBold Metals with local stakeholders, including aboriginal groups, and reflect KoBold Metals' values, including operating conscientiously and as a “good neighbor”
- Representing the company with local, regional, and national regulators
KoBold Metals is transforming the mineral exploration industry by leveraging statistical modeling, big data, and foundational ore-deposit science to enhance the discovery of natural resources essential for electric vehicles. Their unique approach, termed the Epistemology of Exploration, focuses on quantifying and reducing uncertainty in data, making the exploration process more efficient and scientific. Additionally, they've developed TerraShed, a proprietary data system that organizes, standardizes, and quality tests diverse geophysical data, providing a robust information repository for their scientists to drive further discoveries.
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$410.3M
Headquarters
Berkeley, California
Founded
2018