Geology Intern: Hands-On Field & Data Project (12 Weeks)

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

Job description

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.