Chifeng Gold’s Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company (LXML) operates the Sepon Gold and Copper Operation, located in Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR. We are committed to the development of Laos through our production of cooper and gold, whilst striving for business excellence throughout the business. In 2025, our planned production is 5,703 kg of Gold and 10,010 tonnes of copper.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join us during the growth phase of our business and champion diversity through all stages of our recruitment.

Reporting to Superintendent – Metallurgy, the role of the Metallurgist is to coordinate all work required by the Processing Team and Senior Process Engineer to ensure all tasks are completed on time and to the required standard. Optimal performance will require ensuring that sample points are appropriately identified, metallurgical procedures are in place, and processing personnel are trained in the gold processing plant. Reporting on metallurgical performance of the plant daily, weekly and monthly, review plant data and provide input, support and strategy for maintaining optimum plant operations with an enhanced focus on performance and efficiency is also critical for this role. Additionally, it is required to prepare and coordinate gold production reports, report on routine and non-routine test work, and review key gold processing plant trends and report of deviations while providing remedial actions as required.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate and manage operation of the gold processing plant and all associated metallurgical activities.
• Manage and direct improvement projects under supervision and guidance from senior metallurgists.
• Monitoring and interpretation of the performance of the various plant areas using the plant data, chemical analyses and information available to maximise performance and minimise costs.
• Familiarisation with the plant metallurgical balance to produce the daily, weekly and monthly reports and information for management.
• Apply metallurgical accounting procedures and perform metallurgical accounting as directed by plant and senior metallurgists.
• Coordinate the operating supervision in the output of the daily strategy sheet in relation to plant performance, bottlenecks, threats and risks.
• Develop testwork programs to increase plant efficiency and troubleshoot areas of plant problems.  Review and recommend projects to overcome issues either by innovation or new technology.
• Ensure that necessary risk assessment processes are followed for all works as required in the processing plant. Contribute technical knowledge/resources to departmental safety plans and objectives.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Tertiary degree in Metallurgy or chemical engineering.
• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience specifically with gold and copper production plants.
• Project management and time management skills.
• Solid communicator at required levels (management, technical, operational).
• Basic understanding of English would be well regarded.
• Exposure to Crushing, Grinding, Flotation, Pressure Oxidation, CCDs, CIL, Gold room.
• Exposure to Copper Leaching, Flotation, CCDs, Solvent Extraction, and Electrowinning.

An attractive salary package, including performance-based incentives and other benefits is on offer for this role.  This is a great opportunity to join an existing world class mining operation and contribute towards the ongoing development of the biggest and best mining company in the Lao PDR.

To join the next generations' global mining company, please submit your application online in either Word (.doc) or Adobe (.pdf) format online to Recruitment@LXML.LA.

All applications will close 10 March 2025 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and your submitted documents will not be returned.

Candidates from Savannakhet province or nearby areas are encouraged to apply.

Phonsinuan Village, P.O. Box 4486, Vientiane, Lao PDR Tel: +856 21 268 200 NalaoVillage, Kaisone District, Savannakhet Tel: +856 41 212686