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We are committed to providing an environment where employees can undertake meaningful work, develop their careers and contribute to the future of mining in Ghana.\nOur culture is guided by the core values of Safety, Ownership, Teamwork and Continuous Improvement and we seek individuals who demonstrate accountability, integrity, collaboration and a passion for excellence.\nIf you share our ambition and are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and growing organization, we invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position:\nAbout This Role\nResponsible for Planning, Supervising, coordinating and optimising drilling and blasting operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective mining activities.\nKey Responsibilities\nEnsure compliance with mine safety standards, blasting regulations, and critical risk controls.\nMonitor and control blast-related risks, including flyrock, vibration, air overpressure, fumes, and ground 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