What Jobs are available for Mineral Exploration in Saudi Arabia?

Job Title:
Exploration Geologist

Location:
Saudi Arabia

Experience Required:
10+ years

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled
Exploration Geologist
with a minimum of 10 years of experience in mineral and resource exploration. The candidate will be responsible for conducting geological surveys, analyzing geological data, supervising field operations, and preparing detailed exploration reports. Strong expertise in mapping, core logging, sampling, and using modern geological software is essential.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in exploration geology.
• Proven track record in mineral/resource exploration projects.
• Proficiency in geological mapping, GIS, and exploration software.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to work in remote field environments.

Senior Exploration Geologist – Africa & Middle East Exploration

Position Description

The Barrick Africa & Middle East Exploration Team is proud to be home to leading technical experts. It combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, discovery-driven teams operating in many of the most prospective, world-class Au and Cu exploration districts.

We are seeking to recruit a Senior Exploration Geologist to join our team within our operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and successful joint venture partnership with Ma'aden.

We are seeking an engaged, field and discovery focused Senior Exploration Geologist to facilitate the discovery of world class orebodies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The successful applicant will have the exciting opportunity to explore in world class gold districts and shape an expanding portfolio within the region. Reporting to the Exploration Manager the Senior Exploration Geologist will assist in desktop and field-based target evaluations, to rank, design and implement fit for purpose exploration programs, resulting in discovery of economically viable gold and copper deposits that will positively impact Barrick's growth. You will be supported by talented, multi-discipline colleagues within the Africa & Middle East region, exploration team, and global leadership.

Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a strong contribution to Barrick's safety culture and programs while encouraging and ensuring others do the same.
• Planning, supervision and execution of exploration field activities, including drilling, trenching, mapping, geophysics and geochemistry.
• Compile, clean, and analyse data to generate, develop and assess exploration targets.
• Strong collaboration with a technically skilled team to deliver Barrick´s exploration strategy and growth ambitions.
• Being a key technical leader in the exploration team, driving exploration and geological best practice in our work programs to deliver robust and high-quality geological target models.
• Developing regional, camp, and target-scale geological models including an understanding of lithology, stratigraphy, structure, alteration, and mineralisation.
• Support Barrick's growth strategy by leading and/or contributing to competitor project due diligence reviews including technical, financial and legislative considerations.
• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary projects, including resources, mining, social and legal departments.
• Weekly, monthly, quality reporting to senior management, in the form of presentations and reports.
• Mentorship and development of exploration skills within the dominantly local geological team.
• Design and implementation of Standard Operating procedures.
• Monitor QA/QC procedures and ensure the integrity of all project datasets.
• Be prepared to travel extensively to field offices and project areas, on a FIFO roster.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology / Geoscience from a recognized institution.
• Advanced Degree (MSc / PhD) will be viewed favourably.

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• At least 8 years' experience in greenfield / brownfield exploration
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, community and environment.
• Experience in VMS and/or orogenic, structurally controlled gold deposits is required, with exposure to Arabian-Nubian Shield geology viewed favourably.
• Exposure to world class exploration districts and Tier 1 ore bodies, with a track record of discovery seen advantageously.
• Firm understanding and recognition of mineralization models and geological processes.
• Geological / geophysical / geochemical interpretive and integration skills.
• Self-motivated and discovery driven, with focus on leadership.
• Displayed ability to work within high performing, multidisciplinary, successful team.
• Demonstrated proficiency in GIS and 3D geological modelling software. Experience with ArcGIS, Leapfrog Geo, Micromine, ioGAS is considered an asset.
• Ability to deliver concise technical and business focused presentations and reports in simple to understand format to a broad audience of cross functional peers and stakeholders required.
• Good communication and administration skills.
• Continued professional development, technical training and a member of professional organisations.
• Europe or Africa / Middle East based candidates are preferred.

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

Please forward applications before: 26 October 2025

We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Project Exploration Geologist – Africa & Middle East Exploration
Position Description
The
Barrick Africa & Middle East Exploration Team
is proud to be home to leading technical experts. It combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, discovery-driven teams operating in many of the most prospective, world-class Au and Cu exploration districts.

We are seeking to recruit a
Project Exploration Geologist
to join our team within our operations in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
and successful joint venture partnership with Ma'aden.

We are seeking an engaged, field and discovery focused Project Exploration Geologist to facilitate the discovery of world class orebodies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The successful applicant will have the exciting opportunity to explore in world class gold districts and shape an expanding portfolio within the region. Reporting to the Senior Geologist the Project Exploration Geologist will assist in desktop and field-based target evaluations, to rank, design and implement fit for purpose exploration programs, resulting in discovery of economically viable gold and copper deposits that will positively impact Barrick's growth. You will be supported by talented, multi-discipline colleagues within the Africa & Middle East region, exploration team, and global leadership.

Join Our Exceptional Team And Embody Barrick's Core Values As You Work With Us. We Are In Search Of Individuals Who Can Champion Barrick's DNA By

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

If you're ready to contribute to our
world-class team
while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Provide a strong contribution to Barrick's safety culture and programs while encouraging and ensuring others do the same.
• Execution of exploration field activities, including drilling, trenching, mapping, geophysics and geochemistry.
• Maintain and ensure the updating of maps, sections, and all geological information related to the exploration project including geochemistry, geophysics, structural, and others
• Proactively participate and contribute to the definition of drilling programs and be responsible for geological control and logging of drill holes in digital formats, Quick-Log for daily progress and results reports and detailed logging
• Execute and be responsible for geological mapping at district and local scales, interpreting the most important information to understand and describe the lithological, alteration-mineralization, and structural controls of the hydrothermal system of the exploration project
• Perform geological and structural interpretations in cross-sections, longitudinal sections, and plans in paper and digital format, which must be periodically updated
• Contribute too weekly, monthly, quality reporting to senior management, in the form of presentations and reports.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through the application of good practices required by the company in exploration work
• Mentorship and development of exploration skills within the dominantly local geological team.
• Monitor QA/QC procedures and ensure the integrity of all project datasets.
• Be prepared to travel extensively to field offices and project areas, on a FIFO roster.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology / Geoscience from a recognized institution.

Experience And Skills Requirements

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in metallic mineral explorations, mainly gold and copper
• Experience in VMS and/or orogenic, structurally controlled gold deposits is beneficial, with exposure to Arabian-Nubian Shield geology viewed favourably.
• Firm understanding and recognition of mineralization models and geological processes.
• Geological / geophysical / geochemical interpretive and integration skills.
• Self-motivated and discovery driven
• Proficiency in GIS and 3D geological modelling software. Experience with ArcGIS, Leapfrog Geo, Micromine, ioGAS is considered an asset.
• Good communication and administration skills.
• Europe or Africa / Middle East based candidates are preferred.

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

Please forward applications before: 26 October 2025
We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Project Exploration Geologist – Africa & Middle East Exploration

Position Description

The Barrick Africa & Middle East Exploration Team is proud to be home to leading technical experts. It combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, discovery-driven teams operating in many of the most prospective, world-class Au and Cu exploration districts.

We are seeking to recruit a Project Exploration Geologist to join our team within our operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and successful joint venture partnership with Ma'aden.

We are seeking an engaged, field and discovery focused Project Exploration Geologist to facilitate the discovery of world class orebodies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The successful applicant will have the exciting opportunity to explore in world class gold districts and shape an expanding portfolio within the region. Reporting to the Senior Geologist the Project Exploration Geologist will assist in desktop and field-based target evaluations, to rank, design and implement fit for purpose exploration programs, resulting in discovery of economically viable gold and copper deposits that will positively impact Barrick's growth. You will be supported by talented, multi-discipline colleagues within the Africa & Middle East region, exploration team, and global leadership.

Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a strong contribution to Barrick's safety culture and programs while encouraging and ensuring others do the same.
• Execution of exploration field activities, including drilling, trenching, mapping, geophysics and geochemistry.
• Maintain and ensure the updating of maps, sections, and all geological information related to the exploration project including geochemistry, geophysics, structural, and others
• Proactively participate and contribute to the definition of drilling programs and be responsible for geological control and logging of drill holes in digital formats, Quick-Log for daily progress and results reports and detailed logging

• Execute and be responsible for geological mapping at district and local scales, interpreting the most important information to understand and describe the lithological, alteration-mineralization, and structural controls of the hydrothermal system of the exploration project

• Perform geological and structural interpretations in cross-sections, longitudinal sections, and plans in paper and digital format, which must be periodically updated

• Contribute too weekly, monthly, quality reporting to senior management, in the form of presentations and reports.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through the application of good practices required by the company in exploration work
• Mentorship and development of exploration skills within the dominantly local geological team.
• Monitor QA/QC procedures and ensure the integrity of all project datasets.
• Be prepared to travel extensively to field offices and project areas, on a FIFO roster.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology / Geoscience from a recognized institution.

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in metallic mineral explorations, mainly gold and copper
• Experience in VMS and/or orogenic, structurally controlled gold deposits is beneficial, with exposure to Arabian-Nubian Shield geology viewed favourably.
• Firm understanding and recognition of mineralization models and geological processes.
• Geological / geophysical / geochemical interpretive and integration skills.
• Self-motivated and discovery driven
• Proficiency in GIS and 3D geological modelling software. Experience with ArcGIS, Leapfrog Geo, Micromine, ioGAS is considered an asset.
• Good communication and administration skills.
• Europe or Africa / Middle East based candidates are preferred.

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

Please forward applications before: 26 October 2025

We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• The Data Geologist is office based but may be deployed to the field as required

Duties include (this is not exclusive);

• Receiving data from JV partners
• Maintaining a copy of this, including appropriate version control
• Ensuring data security, with appropriate sharing permissions
• Identifying and reporting to JVs any deficiencies

In addition providing technical support to the CEO exploration as follows:

• Operating software e.g. QGIS, Leapfrog, Micromine, to produce analysis of datasets
• Production of maps and other requirements for MIM and internal reporting
• Carrying out rapid review of datasets as part of due diligence on new acquisitions or auctions
• The Geologist reports directly to the CEO Exploration
• General knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of a data geologist
• Ensures all captured data is stored correctly on the Company's IT systems
• Utilises data to produce geological maps and interpretations, and shares these with team members
• Prepares reports on activities as requested
• Performs any other similar or related duties as required

Qualifications

Essential:

• BSc in geology
• A good level of spoken and written English
• MS Office skills
• Mining software knowledge
• Background in management of large datasets

Desirable:

KSA Driving Licence

• 3-10 years Mining or exploration experience
• Knowledge of QAQC

Other requirements:

Pays attention to detail, Organised, Able to work with minimal supervision