Project Metallurgist

AngloGold Ashanti Limited; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacations

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti North America (AGANA) seeks a Project Metallurgist to support metallurgical studies, testwork programs, and process evaluations across Nevada projects. You will collaborate with the Metallurgy Superintendent to deliver technically sound flowsheets and robust economic assessments.

The role emphasizes data analysis, safety, and regulatory compliance, with a flexible/hybrid schedule and opportunities for travel to project sites and laboratories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical or related engineering discipline.
• 2–5 years of metallurgical/process engineering experience.
• Experience with heap leaching, flotation, POX, or related processing tech is advantageous.
• Strong writing and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel and legal work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support metallurgical studies and project feasibility aligned with stage-gate requirements.
• Contribute to metallurgical testwork design and sample management.
• Review process designs and identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop CAPEX/OPEX inputs, recovery models and simulations.
• Ensure safety, compliance and continuous improvement in projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering/related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Metallurgical software

Process modeling software

Job description

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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.

At AngloGold 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 Project Metallurgist supports the delivery of metallurgical and process engineering activities across AngloGold Ashanti’s Nevada Projects portfolio. Working closely with the Metallurgy Superintendent and Manager, Processing & Metallurgy, this role contributes to metallurgical characterization, process development, engineering studies, and technical evaluations that support project advancement from concept studies through feasibility.

The Project Metallurgist plays an important role in managing metallurgical testwork programs, evaluating process alternatives, reviewing engineering deliverables, and supporting the development of technically sound and economically robust process flowsheets for gold processing projects.

Key Responsibilities

Metallurgical Studies & Project Support

• Support metallurgical activities for Concept Studies, Pre‑Feasibility Studies (PFS), and Feasibility Studies (FS) in alignment with project stage‑gate requirements.
• Assist in preparing metallurgy and processing sections of technical reports and study documentation.
• Contribute to technical evaluations supporting process selection, recovery optimization, and project economics.
• Support the development of metallurgical assumptions used in project planning and decision-making.

Metallurgical Testwork & Sample Management

• Assist in the design, execution, and management of metallurgical testwork programs with external laboratories and technical service providers.
• Conduct representative sample selection through review of geological models, drill data, and historical metallurgical test results.
• Coordinate sample collection, preparation, shipment, and chain‑of‑custody requirements.
• Evaluate laboratory results and ensure data quality, consistency, and alignment with project objectives.

Process Engineering & Technical Reviews

• Review process engineering deliverables including:
  • Process Design Criteria
  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • General Arrangements
  • Equipment Lists and Specifications
• Collaborate with EPCM partners, consultants, and vendors to review process designs and identify optimization opportunities.
• Support development and refinement of process operating philosophies and metallurgical performance models.

Economic Evaluation & Process Modeling

• Assist in developing CAPEX and OPEX inputs for engineering studies and project evaluations.
• Support preparation of recovery models, reagent consumption forecasts, mass balances, and process simulations.
• Utilize data analysis tools and metallurgical software to evaluate process performance and support project development decisions.
• Participate in trade‑off studies evaluating technical and economic impacts of alternative process configurations.

Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure all metallurgical activities are conducted in accordance with company safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Promote safe execution of laboratory, pilot plant, and field-based metallurgical programs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to testing methodologies, process performance, and study execution.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and industry best practices relevant to gold processing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or related process engineering discipline.
• Advanced degree or postgraduate technical training preferred.
• Proficiency with industry-standard engineering, metallurgical, and data analysis software.
• Understanding of metallurgical testwork methodologies and process optimization principles.
• 2–5 years of experience in metallurgical engineering, process engineering, metallurgical research, or mineral processing operations.
• Experience supporting engineering studies, metallurgical test programs, or operating process plants.
• Exposure to gold processing operations preferred.
• Experience with heap leaching, HPGR, flotation, tailings management, or related processing technologies is advantageous.
• Metallurgical testwork design, management, and interpretation.
• Process flowsheet development and optimization.
• Understanding of gold recovery processes, including:
  • Heap leaching
  • Flotation
  • Pressure oxidation (POX)
  • Atmospheric oxidation
• Process modeling, mass balancing, and recovery forecasting.
• Strong technical writing and reporting skills.
• Data analysis and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Understanding of scale‑up principles and process development methodologies.
• Strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and responsible project development.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and sound technical judgment.
• Ability to work independently while effectively contributing to multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build productive relationships across technical disciplines.
• Adaptable and results‑oriented with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity consistent with AngloGold Ashanti values.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to travel to project sites, laboratories, and contractor facilities as required.

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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