Staff Geologist

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 Staff Geologist supports exploration and resource development activities across Anglo Gold Ashanti’s Nevada Projects by executing field and technical programs that advance exploration targets and project objectives. This role contributes to drilling, geological logging, sampling, mapping, data management, and interpretation activities that support target generation, resource evaluation, and project advancement.

Working under the guidance of senior geological staff, the Staff Geologist applies sound geological practices, maintains high standards for safety and data quality, and delivers accurate technical information to support exploration and development decision-making.

• Demonstrate visible field safety leadership during drilling, sampling, mapping, and exploration activities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate hazards associated with field operations, including drilling, core handling, sampling, vehicle operation, and remote work environments.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist and ensure appropriate controls are implemented before work resumes.
• Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, toolbox talks, and site safety initiatives.
• Promptly report and document incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Ensure compliance with Anglo Gold Ashanti safety standards, environmental commitments, permitting requirements, and company values.

• Execute exploration programs including drilling support, geological mapping, sampling, and field data collection.
• Conduct detailed geological logging of drill core and reverse-circulation (RC) chips, including lithology, structure, alteration, and mineralization.
• Oversee day-to-day core shed operations and sampling activities to ensure sample integrity, chain of custody, and adherence to QA/QC protocols.
• Coordinate with drilling contractors, technicians, surveyors, and logistics personnel to support efficient field operations.
• Verify compliance with environmental commitments, land-access agreements, and permit requirements.
• Maintain accurate geological records and databases through disciplined data validation and documentation practices.

• Compile and interpret geological, geochemical, geophysical, and drilling data to support exploration targeting and project evaluations.
• Perform preliminary geological interpretations and contribute recommendations for follow-up drilling, additional sampling, or revised exploration strategies.
• Apply current exploration technologies and industry best practices relevant to epithermal and Carlin-type gold systems.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of exploration targets through data integration and analysis.

• Prepare accurate geological logs, maps, cross-sections, tables, and technical summaries.
• Document exploration results and interpretations in a timely, organized, and auditable manner.
• Support preparation of technical presentations, project updates, and reports for internal stakeholders, joint venture partners, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with maintenance of exploration databases and records management systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Earth Sciences, or related discipline required.
• Master’s degree…