Senior Project Metallurgist

AngloGold Ashanti; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Limited in Nevada seeks a Senior Project Metallurgist to lead metallurgical study work for the Nevada Projects portfolio. You will oversee testwork, sample selection, and technical reviews to ensure robust flowsheet development.

You will collaborate with EPCM teams, support design reviews, cost estimates, and operational readiness while maintaining safety governance and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering or related process discipline.
• 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.
• Background in gold processing operations desirable, including HPGR, heap leaching, or filtered tailings systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead metallurgy scope for scoping-level concept studies and Pre-Feasibility/Feasibility Studies alignment.
• Author and compile metallurgy and processing sections of technical study reports.
• Design, manage and execute metallurgical testwork programs with labs.
• Review EPCM deliverables and support process design criteria, PFDs, and P&IDs.
• Lead technical and economic trade-off studies to optimize flowsheets.
• Support CAPEX/OPEX estimates, reagent forecasts, and operating philosophies.

Skills

Metallurgical expertise

Data analysis

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Advanced degree or specialized postgraduate training

Tools

Metallurgical software

Job description

Who We Are

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.

Who We Are

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Project Metallurgy & Study Delivery

• 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.

Metallurgical Testwork & Sampling

• 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.

Process Design & Engineering Review

• 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.

Cost, Performance & Operational Readiness Support

• 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.

Safety, Compliance & Collaboration

• 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.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

www.anglogoldashanti.com

Benefits

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.