Senior Project Metallurgist

AngloGold 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. Our work builds livelihoods in communities, champions environmental stewardship, and strengthens local and national economies. We value differences, embrace equity, and prioritize the well-being of every person.

About The Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead metallurgical scope for scoping-level concept studies and play a key role in Pre-Feasibility (PFS) and Feasibility Studies (FS) in alignment with stage-gate requirements.
• Author and compile metallurgy and processing sections of technical study reports.
• Ensure metallurgical deliverables meet project governance, quality, and decision-readiness standards.
• Design, manage, and execute comprehensive metallurgical testwork programs in collaboration with external laboratories.
• Select representative samples through detailed review of historical testwork and geological block models.
• Manage sample collection, logistics, and laboratory coordination.
• Review, validate, and interpret laboratory data to ensure alignment with project objectives and flowsheet development.
• Perform detailed technical reviews of EPCM engineering deliverables, including process design criteria, PFDs, P&IDs, general arrangements, and equipment lists.
• Work closely with EPCM contractors and specialty consultants to review, challenge, and approve metallurgical design packages.
• Lead technical and economic trade-off studies to support process selection and optimization.
• Support development of CAPEX and OPEX estimates, reagent consumption forecasts, recovery models, and operating philosophies.
• Build and refine process operating models using advanced data analysis and specialized software.
• Support Operational Readiness planning for PFS and FS phases to ensure smooth transition into execution.
• Ensure all metallurgical study and testwork activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote safe execution of metallurgical programs and site-based activities.
• Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Mining, Geology, Project Controls, and Corporate Metallurgy teams.

Requirements

• 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 flowsheets, 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.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Employer-paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Wellbeing reimbursement program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible/hybrid work schedule.
• Annual short-term and long-term incentive plans for eligible employees.