Geology Intern (Summer 2027)

About the Company

We are on a mission to become a leading supplier of critical materials that enable the green energy and technology revolution. Our materials and technologies are required for the electric vehicle, green energy, consumer electronics, and defense industries, and our battery‑grade lithium and tech metals are needed for chipsets, semiconductors, and 5G. We have a substantial interest in the Round Top, Heavy Rare Earth, Lithium and Critical Minerals deposit in West Texas. We have also developed the United States’ first rare earth and critical minerals processing facility and own the only scalable, sintered neo‑magnet manufacturing system in the Western Hemisphere. By developing this fully integrated, US‑based “mine‑to‑magnet” critical mineral supply chain, we are poised to become the leading domestic supplier to these industries.

What You Can Expect

• Build Solutions: Creative, solution‑oriented work that tackles complex problems across sectors and alongside customers.
• Deliver Quality: Commitment to top‑tier quality, safety, and excellence in every execution.
• Lead Responsibly: Prioritizing safety, sustainability, and the financial best interests of investors and consumers.
• Win Together: Open communication, teamwork, and continuous learning to establish a rare‑earth magnet supply chain.

Position Overview

The Geology Intern will support USA Rare Earth’s rare‑earth exploration program at Round Top, based in Sierra Blanca, Texas. Designed for a graduate‑level geology student with a strong academic foundation in mineralogy, economic geology, or a related discipline, the intern will gain hands‑on experience with core logging, geological data collection and interpretation, sample characterization, and other exploration activities supporting the evaluation and development of the Round Top deposit. The role works alongside experienced geologists and technical professionals while contributing to active exploration projects.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited geology or geoscience program.
• Basic understanding of geological mapping and logging principles.
• Eagerness to learn field‑based exploration methods.
• Ability to commute to and work in a remote field environment.
• Interest in the mining industry.

Physical Demands

The position requires regular walking, standing, moving, sitting, carrying, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and the use of hands and fingers. Vision requirements include both close and distance vision. The employee may be required to lift and move boxes or packages up to 50 pounds. Some work stress and extended work hours may be required.

Work Environment

The work environment is a mix of a typical office, construction site, and active mining site. Duties are performed on‑site at Round Top Mountain, including drilling pads and the on‑site core storage facility. Noise levels vary from normal office noise to mining site and construction site noise (e.g., drilling activity and heavy equipment).