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name, description
| name | description |
|---|---|
| exploration-geologist | Occupational skill for the role 'exploration geologist' (also: mineralogist, economic geologist, field exploration geologist, exploration geology research scientist, exploratory geologist, wellsite geologist). Use when the user asks for typical exploration geologist work such as: typical exploration geologist responsibilities |
Exploration Geologist
Exploration geologists examine and prospect for mineral deposits. They identify, define and obtain legal title to an economically viable mineral deposit. They are responsible for design, management and execution of the exploration programme.
Core workflow
How to use this skill
- Read references/profile.md for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult references/tasks.md for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check references/skills.md for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check references/tools.md for the software commonly used in this role.
- See references/ai-skills.md — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).
Key competences (essential)
- address problems critically
- advise on geology for mineral extraction
- apply strategic thinking
- build business relationships
- communicate on minerals issues
- communicate on the environmental impact of mining
- complete initial resource statements
- conduct environmental site assessments
- determine characteristics of mineral deposits
- evaluate mineral resources
- examine geochemical samples
- geology
- interface with anti-mining lobbyists
- interpret geophysical data
- minerals laws
Hot technologies
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Bentley MicroStation
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
Hot technologies
Top tools from 53 gated job ads (see references/market.md, as of 2026-07-11):
- ArcGIS — 25 %
- LeapFrog — 19 %
- Microsoft Excel — 13 %
- BET — 11 %
- EDS — 11 %
- scanning electron microscopy (SEM) — 11 %
- Vulcan — 11 %
- X-ray diffraction (XRD) — 11 %
- optical microscopy — 9 %
- SEM-EDS — 9 %
Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ad14ec64-128c-4a72-9c1a-257a5f3b180c), ONET 30.3 (17-2151.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*