Geology Intern

AngloGold Ashanti Limited; Beatty (NV); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti North America offers a 12-week Geology Intern program across Beatty, NV, Reno, NV, or Denver, CO, to work with the Exploration & Resource Development team on a core technical project from start to finish.

You will gain hands-on experience in geological logging, field data collection, data interpretation, and reporting, culminating in a presentation to technical leadership. Travel to project sites and a field-environment setup are included.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a rising senior in an undergraduate program or final-year Master’s/PhD.
• Foundational understanding of mineral exploration methods, geological mapping, core logging, and sampling.
• Familiarity with epithermal and Carlin-type gold systems; GIS and geological software is a plus.
• Strong technical writing, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze datasets, draw conclusions, and present findings clearly.
• Collaborative mindset with eagerness to learn and proactive questioning.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel to project sites and work in remote field environments.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a dedicated 12-week project, managing timelines and delivering a final technical report and presentation.
• Learn to conduct detailed geological logging (drill core and RC chips), execute field data collection, and maintain accurate geological records.
• Assist the team in compiling and interpreting geological, geochemical, and drilling data to support exploration targeting and resource evaluation.
• Support field exploration operations, including mapping, sampling, and data analysis alongside the geological team.

Skills

Geology

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Undergraduate rising senior or final-year Master’s/PhD in Geology or related field

Tools

GIS

Geological software

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Beatty, NV, US, 89020 Greenwood Village, CO, US, 80111 Reno, NV, US, 89511

Post Start Date: Sep 4, 2026

Location

Beatty, NV, Reno, NV, or Denver, CO

Duration

12 weeks

About the Role

The Geology Intern will partner closely with the Exploration & Resource Development team to support geological programs for our Nevada Projects portfolio.

This is a project-based internship. Rather than generalized administrative tasks, you will be assigned a core technical project to own from start to finish. This role offers hands‑on experience, culminating in an end‑of‑program presentation to technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a dedicated 12‑week project, managing timelines, and delivering a final technical report and presentation.
• Learn to conduct detailed geological logging (e.g., drill core and RC chips), execute field data collection, and maintain accurate geological records.
• Assist the team in compiling and interpreting geological, geochemical, and drilling data to support exploration targeting and resource evaluation.
• Support field exploration operations, including mapping, sampling, and data analysis alongside the geological team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a rising senior in an Undergraduate program or final‑year Master’s or PhD student pursuing a degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Foundational understanding of mineral exploration methods, geological mapping, core logging, and sampling techniques.
• Familiarity with or strong interest in epithermal and Carlin‑type gold systems, as well as GIS and geological software platforms, is a plus.
• Strong technical writing, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze datasets, draw logical conclusions, and present findings clearly.
• A collaborative mindset with an eagerness to learn and proactively ask questions.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license required; willingness to travel to project sites and work in remote field environments if necessary.

Fall Recruitment Timeline & Hiring Milestones

• September 15 – October 30, 2026 (Application Review): Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission is highly encouraged.
• Successful applicants will move to a virtual interview with the internship program manager.
• October 12 – November 6, 2026 (Final Rounds): Finalists are invited to a virtual hiring manager interview.
• November 16 – 20, 2026 (Offers Extended): Final hiring decisions and official offer letters will be extended before the winter university break.

Compensation

• Beatty, Nevada: Market Related
• Las Vegas, Nevada: Market Related
• Denver, Colorado:$27/hour for Undergraduate interns; $35/hour for Graduate interns.

AngloGold 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.

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