Independent Mining Verification Consultant

About the role

MineTrade seeks an experienced geologist or mining consultant to independently verify a mining project in Tanzania for a MineTrade Verified listing. This short‑term, remote consultancy involves thorough desktop research and evidence‑based assessment of project documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Review licence ownership, licence number, status and validity.
• Validate project location, coordinates and key geological information.
• Examine supporting project documentation and other material information.
• Conduct cross‑checks against reliable sources and Tanzanian regulatory records.
• Prepare a concise verification report outlining verified data, evidence sources, discrepancies, items that could not be verified, and an overall conclusion.

Required profile

• Degree in Geology, Mining Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience with mining or exploration projects and reviewing mining licences or tenement information.
• Strong knowledge of the Tanzanian mining sector and licensing framework.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out due‑diligence or technical project reviews.
• Excellent report‑writing and evidence‑based assessment skills.
• Prior experience in Tanzania, especially with local mining licences and regulatory records, is strongly preferred.

Required skills

• Geology
• Mining engineering
• Desktop research
• Data verification
• Report writing
• Evidence‑based assessment

What we offer

• Short‑term independent consultancy with a fixed‑scope assignment.
• Remote, desktop‑based work.
• Negotiable fixed fee based on proposal.