Senior Project Metallurgist

Senior Project Metallurgist

Location:

Las Vegas, NV, US, 89149 Post

Start Date:

Jul 17, 2026

Anglo Gold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects, and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience. At Anglo Gold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining.

We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.

The Senior Project Metallurgist partners closely with the Manager, Processing & Metallurgy to deliver metallurgical characterization and process engineering for the Nevada Projects portfolio. This role serves as the technical execution lead for study-phase metallurgy–overseeing representative sample selection, managing metallurgical testwork programs, and performing rigorous technical reviews of EPCM engineering deliverables to support robust and defensible process flowsheet development.

• Project Metallurgy & Study Delivery
• Metallurgical Testwork & Sampling Design, manage, and execute comprehensive metallurgical testwork programs in collaboration with external laboratories.
• Process Design & Engineering Review
• Cost, Performance & Operational Readiness Support
• Safety, Compliance & Collaboration

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related process discipline (required). Advanced degree or specialized postgraduate training preferred. Proficiency with metallurgical and engineering software platforms. 5–7 years of experience in project metallurgy, mineral processing, or ore processing operations. Experience supporting metallurgical scope across multiple project phases preferred. Background in gold processing operations desirable, including HPGR, heap leaching, or filtered tailings systems.

Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary project teams. Strong understanding of metallurgical testwork programs and scale-up principles. Familiarity with gold processing flow sheets, including flotation, pressure oxidation, and atmospheric oxidation. Strong technical writing, reporting, and presentation skills. Ability to analyze complex datasets, draw sound conclusions, and support technical decision-making. Demonstrated sound judgment and accountability in high-impact technical decisions. Strong awareness of safety, health, and environmental requirements.

Ability to work independently within established governance and standards. Collaborative mindset with a willingness to mentor and support team development. Awareness of cultural and community considerations in mine development. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Valid driver's license required; travel to project sites expected.

Anglo Gold Ashanti Limited

BENEFITS:
Anglo Gold Ashanti North America (AGANA) offers a competitive benefits package to include company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays. Other ancillary benefits include employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, wellbeing reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement and a host of other benefits.

AGANA recognizes the need for work life balance and offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule to employees. Eligible employees will participate in the annual short-term and long-term incentive plans. All benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and conditions and may be modified or terminated at AGANA's sole discretion.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Anglo Gold Ashanti North America Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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