- Facilitate and supervise the implementation and completion of exploration programs and regularly report on progress to senior management;
- Effectively communicate exploration strategy to Company stakeholders such as banks, brokers, analysts, and shareholders as required;
- Act as Principal’s Representative for surface drilling contracts and other contracts as required;
- Provide accurate and timely exploration information for statutory Company reporting, stock exchange reports and media statements;
- Maintain exploration permit portfolio and ensure all statutory requirements are fulfilled;
- Monitor activity of competitors and identify business threats or opportunities that may exist because of these activities;
- Undertake project appraisals and make recommendations to senior management regarding joint venture acquisition opportunities;
- Provide leadership of the exploration teams and specific supervision and coaching of Exploration Geologists;
- Assist with the design, preparation and implementation of an exploration strategy aligned with corporate objectives;
- Prepare annual budgets, forecasts and operating plans as required; and
- Comply with all safety and regulatory requirements.