Mineral Collector

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for purchasing minerals from small-scale miners, covering commercial, technical, administrative, and compliance functions. Key Highlights: 1. Identifies and negotiates the purchase of minerals from small-scale miners. 2. Coordinates sampling, verification, and logistics of the mineral. 3. Ensures formalization and compliance with legal origin requirements for the mineral. The main responsibilities of a mineral collector (in the context of purchasing minerals from small-scale miners, as in the case of Dorato/Cuni) typically include: **Commercial Functions** * Identify and contact small-scale miners, producers, or cooperatives with minerals available for sale. * Negotiate purchase prices based on mineral assay values, daily market quotations, and market conditions. * Maintain and expand the supplier (miner) portfolio within the assigned area. * Finalize purchase agreements and coordinate delivery logistics. **Technical / Operational Functions** * Conduct or coordinate mineral sampling (collection of representative samples). * Verify weight, moisture content, and characteristics of the lot prior to purchase. * Support field evaluation of grades (gold, copper, antimony, etc.) in coordination with the plant/laboratory department. * Supervise loading, transportation, and receipt of minerals at the plant. **Administrative Functions** * Prepare purchase orders, shipping guides, and supporting documentation. * Record each transaction in the mineral collection control system (lot traceability). * Report daily volumes collected, prices paid, and suppliers served. * Comply with mining formalization requirements (verify REINFO, RUC, and supplier’s legal documentation) to prevent illegally sourced minerals. **Relationship and Compliance Functions** * Maintain good relations with the mining community and local authorities. * Apply due diligence / compliance policies (supplier KYC, legal origin of minerals). * Coordinate with commercial and plant departments regarding collection targets and working capital availability. Salary: Up to S/.3,500.00 per month Work Location: On-site employment