Exploration Geologist
KoBold Metals
About this role
An Exploration Geologist at Zambold will join a multidisciplinary team to plan and conduct exploration programs focused on discovering sediment-hosted copper deposits in Zambia. The role oversees drilling campaigns, core logging, sampling, mapping, and field data collection while collaborating with data scientists to integrate results into proprietary software for real-time insights. This is a full-time contract position based on a residential 5:2 roster in the Northern Copperbelt (Chingola or Chililabombwe) and is currently open only to Zambian nationals.
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About KoBold Metals
koboldmetals.comKoBold Metals is a data-driven mineral exploration company that combines machine learning with traditional geoscience ("AI + HI") to accelerate discovery of critical materials for the clean-energy transition. The company builds predictive models over geological, geophysical, geochemical and remote-sensing datasets to prioritize targets for field work and drilling, with a focus on battery and electrification metals such as nickel, cobalt, copper and lithium. By integrating proprietary data, data science, and on-the-ground exploration teams, KoBold aims to reduce exploration risk and speed the delivery of new mineral resources, partnering with mining companies and investors worldwide.
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About KoBold Metals
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$53k – $74k
per year